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
CeraVe
daily moisturizing cream
237ml · Lists parabens, silicones
CeraVe
Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists silicones
AmLactin
Daily Nourish Lotion
Body lotion · 7.9 oz · Lists silicones
daily nourishing body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Differin
Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Glossier
Daily Perfecting Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Mad Hippie
Daily protective serum.
30 ml, quantity 1 · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Axis-Y
Daily Purifying Treatment Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Medik8
Daily Radiance Vitamin C
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Versed
Daily Recovery Rich Barrier Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Daily Refresh Balancing Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Differin
Daily Refreshing Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Daily Resurfacing Lotion with 2% Niacinamide
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Haruharu Wonder
Daily Soothing Sun Shield SPF50+ PA++++
Sunscreen · 20g · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Indie Lee
Daily SPF 50 Primer
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
TePe
Daily Toothpaste, Mild pepparmint
75 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Daily Volumizing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
OGX
Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil Shampoo
385 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
K18
DAMAGE SHIELD protective conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dove
Damage Therapy Amino Curl Define Soft Touch Curl Cream
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Damage Therapy Anti-Frizz & Smooth Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Anti-Frizz & Smooth Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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