Aqua
Aqua is a solvent ingredient. It’s in 8,260 products on Poliage, most often body wash, shampoo and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 2026
In plain English
Water. The base of most formulas; dissolves other ingredients and carries them onto skin or hair.
What it does
Contains Aqua: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 31959, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as water, aqua / water, water / aqua and h2o.
Products that contain Aqua
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
250 ml · Label from India · Lists coconut derivatives
Nestlé Skin Health
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
16 oz · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
16 oz · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 35
3 fl oz · Lists chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Pro Dry Skin
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Pro Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30
30ml · Label from Brazil · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Cetaphil pro oil control
236 ml · Label from India · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cetaphil
Cetaphil PRO Oil Control Moisturizer with SPF 30
Label from Belgium · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Pro Oil Removing Foam Wash
236 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
CHAINMAIL Thermal Protection Styling Spray 450°F Protection
Hair styling · 5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Herbal Essences
Chamomile Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Chamomile Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
White Barn
Champagne Toast
8 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Bath and Body Works
Champagne toast body lotion
236ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Champo Fuerza & Brillo
725 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Champoings
Label from Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Champú anticaída
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Champú Cabellos Blancos y Platinos
200ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Ultrex
Champú cítrico anticaspa cabello graso
360 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Lidl
Champu clasico cien
Label from Portugal and Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tresemme
Champú cuidado clásico
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
Champú Dermo Sensitive
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Herbal Essences
Champú frambuesa dorada y menta
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
Champú infantil
Label from Morocco and Spain · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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