Aqua
Aqua is a solvent ingredient. It’s in 8,249 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
Crest
Crest+scope complete
178 g · Label from Venezuela · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
Summer
CROWE SUN CARE
250 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dove
Crushed Cherries & Chia Milk Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Crushed Macadamia & Rice Milk Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Rael
Cryo + Soothing Hydrogel Sheet Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
boscia
Cryosea Firming Icy-cold Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Crystal Gaze Glitter Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Crystal Glaze Moisturizing Lip Care-Own Your Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Medik8
Crystal Retinal
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Boy Smells
CUC BODY MIST
Fragrance · 8oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier
Cucumber Fresh shampoo
250 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Cuida & Protege Antibacterial
400 ml · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Colombia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Cuidado óleo-nutritivo aceite de argán
500 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Cuir Vetiver
Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Hempz
Cupcakes & Cashmere Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Cupid’s Charm Glossy Shine Strong Styling Stick
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Shea Solutions
Curl & Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Curl Boosting Mousse for Frizzy Hair
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Native
Curl Care 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Curl Care Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance
Native
Curl Care Shampoo
Shampoo · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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