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
iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
cleansing cream
150ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance
belif
Cleansing Gel Oil Enriched
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Olay
Cleansing Melts + Hyaluronic
Cleanser · 32 ct · Lists coconut derivatives
Olay
Cleansing Melts + Retinol
Cleanser · 32 ct · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Cleansing Oil
Lists essential oils
Biore
Clear & Breathable Cooling Cleanser
Cleanser · 6.77 fl oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Clear & Care Waschgel (3 in 1, für unreine Haut)
150 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Clear & Defend 1% Salicylic Acid 2-in-1 Wash-Mash
Label from Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
alverde
Clear 2 in 1 Peelingmaske - Heilerde Bio-Grüntee
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
SHEGLAM
Clear Away Eye & Lip Makeup Remover-Clear Away
Lip · Lists silicones
Almay
Clear Complexion Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Almay
Clear Complexion Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Colgate
Clear Gel Zero Anticavity Flouride Toothpaste
98 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Bliss
Clear Genius Clarifying Gel Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
alverde
Clear Gesichtstonic - Heilerde Bio-Grüntee
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Kenra Professional
Clear Gloss
2 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Andalou Naturals
Clear Skin Acai + Kombucha Oil-Free Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Andalou Naturals
Clear Skin Citrus Kombucha Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
COOLA
Clear Skin Oil-Free Moisturizer with Zinc Oxide
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Andalou Naturals
Clear Skin Willow Bark Pure Pore Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Secret
Clear Solid Deodorant Clear Solid Clear Ocean
Deodorant · 2.4 oz · Lists fragrance
Secret
Clear Solid Deodorant Clear Solid Waterlily
Deodorant · 2.4 oz · Lists fragrance
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