Phenethyl Alcohol
Phenethyl Alcohol is a masking ingredient. It’s in 105 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, serum and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Phenethyl alcohol: used to cover unwanted odor.
What it does
Contains Phenethyl Alcohol: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 36519, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as phenylethyl alcohol.
Products that contain Phenethyl Alcohol
Cosmia
Crème corps réparatrice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Cosmia
Crème mains anti-âge 2 en 1
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Crème mains hydratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Crème mains nourrissante
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Cosmia
Crème pieds
Lists fragrance
Tula
Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Dae
Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tula
Detox in a Jar
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Grown Alchemist
Energize Body Cleanser
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Expert Eyes 100% Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
Cleanser · Lists sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
MAC
Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Mad Hippie
Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Westman Atelier
Eye Want You Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cien
Fond de teint foundation 020 natural beige
Lists fragrance, silicones
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Full Coverage Water to Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Ultra Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Dm
Fuss Vital-Bad
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
ghj
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
True Botanicals
Ginger Turmeric HydraGlow Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Cosmia
Gommage pieds
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Haruharu Wonder
Hyaluronic Anti-wrinkle Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Alpyn Beauty
Hydrating Cold Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Skinfix
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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