Aqua
Aqua is a solvent ingredient. It’s in 6,095 products on Poliage, most often body wash, cleanser and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 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
Derma E
Advanced Peptides & Flora-Collagen Night Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
Derma E
Advanced Peptides and Flora-Collagen Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Derma E
Advanced Peptides and Vegan Flora-Collagen Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Medik8
Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Advanced Radiance Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Cetaphil
Advanced Radiance Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Advanced Repair 11-in-1 Serum With Essential Oil
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Advanced Repair 11-in-1 Serum Without Essential Oil
Lists exfoliating acid
OSEA
Advanced Repair Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Advanced Resurfacing Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Colgate
Advanced White
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Adventure anti-perspirant/anti-transpirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Aussie
AEROSOL FREE INSTANT FREEZE HAIRSPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Balea
After Shave Balm ultra sensitive
Lists drying alcohol
Cien
After sun
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
After Sun Hidratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
NARS
Afterglow Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
AXE
Aftershave Black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Age Bright Clearing Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Pai
Age Confidence Eye Cream for Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Age Defence Men’s Serum
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Murad
Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Nivea
Age Defense Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Age Defense Instant Hydrating Face Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid
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