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
Deliplus
Curl perfect, leave in mask
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Maui Moisture
Curl quench + coconut oil conditioner
385 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Curlsmith
Curl Reset Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Curl Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Shine Conditioning Jelly
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Dove
Curls Defining Mousse
Hair styling · 7 oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palladio
CURLS RULE! MASCARA
Mascara · Lists silicones
Inika Organic
Curvy Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Julep
Cushion Complexion Concealer+Corrector+Foundation with Turmeric
Concealer · Lists silicones
Carex
Cussons carex
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
cvs max sensitive toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Whole Foods
Cypress Cedar Scented Deodorant
2.25oz · Lists fragrance
Dr Squatch
Cypress Coast
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
D·E·J Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Dahlia Rouge Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
Fragrance · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Sun Bum
Daily 50 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Differin
Daily Brightening Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
Daily Calm Makeup Balm
Foundation · Lists silicones
Garnier
Daily Care 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Daily Care Shampoo
Shampoo · 13 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Native
Daily Clean Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance
Native
Daily Clean Shampoo
Shampoo · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Daily Defender Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
DAILY ESSENTIALS LIGHT MOISTURISING DAY CREAM
50 ml · Label from French Polynesia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
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