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 22, 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
The INKEY List
Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens
True Botanicals
Phyto-Retinol Advanced Clinical Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
Phyto-Retinol Clinical Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
L’Oréal
Pore-cleansing exfoliator
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
True Botanicals
Pure Radiance Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Cocokind
Purifying Clay Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
INDIE LEE
Purifying Face Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
COOLA
Refreshing Water Cream - Face Moisturizer with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
COOLA
Refreshing Water Plumping Gel Sunscreen for Face
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
Renew Repair Nightly Treatment
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Murad
Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Mask
Mask · Lists retinoid
Murad
Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, retinoid
Rose Water Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
SCALP LONGEVITY TREATMENT
Conditioner · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Acure
Seriously Soothing Skin Cleansing Cream
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Smart Eye Density
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tarte
Sugar Rush - Mini Squeezy Clean Face Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tarte
Sugar Rush - Squeezy Clean Face Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
SuperSEA Firming & Lifting Treatment
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Maybelline New York
The Colossal
Mascara · Lists silicones
Maybelline
The Colossal Cat Eyes Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Tula
The Cult Classic Luminous Brightening Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tula
The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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