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
KORRES
Travel Size Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Josie Maran
Triple Hydroxy Resurfacing Liquid
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Skinfix
Triple Lipid-Hyaluronate Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Skinfix
Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
True Botanicals facial
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Tula
TULA gentle daily facial cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
ACURE
Ultra Hydrating Green Juice Cleanser
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Désincrustant Points Noirs
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
yves
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
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