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
clairol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Facetheory
ClariClay AHA Face Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Facetheory
ClariCleanse AHA & BHA Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Lancôme
Clarifique Pore Refining Cleansing Foam
4.2 FL.OZ · Label from Hong Kong · Lists coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Clarify Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Clarifying Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
CLARIFYING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Clarifying Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Clarifying Daily Facial Cleanser with Niacinamide
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Clarifying Do-Over Peel
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
PanOxyl
Clarifying Exfoliant
Toner · 4 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Medik8
Clarifying Foam
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid
Act+Acre
Clarifying Hard Water Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Clarifying Lotion 1.0
Toner · 6.7 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
BYOMA
Clarifying Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Moroccanoil
Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
CLARIFYING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Clarifying Tea Tree Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Murad
Clarifying Toner for Acne–Prone Skin
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tula
Clarifying Tonic
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Clarins
Clarins Men Anti-rides fermeté
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Clarins
CLARINS SOS PRIMER 00 - Booste l’éclat
30ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Clarins
ClarinsMen Lotion Après-Rasage
100ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
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