Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 3,303 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
A synthetic preservative that keeps bacteria and yeast from growing in water-based products.
What it does
Contains Phenoxyethanol: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 36522, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as phenoxyethanolum, phenoxytol and egphe.
Products that contain Phenoxyethanol
Laura Geller
(Findation) Double Take Baked Full Coverage Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Huda Beauty
#FAUXFILTER LUMINOUS MATTE CONCEALER
Concealer · Lists silicones
Huda Beauty
#FauxFilter Luminous Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Pixi
+C Vit Priming Oil
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Pixi
+Hydra LipTreat
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Kate Somerville
+Retinol Firming Eye Wrinkle Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Redken
03 Water Wax
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Huda Beauty
1 COAT WOW! EXTRA VOLUMIZING AND LIFTING MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Act+Acre
1% Vitamin B-5 Fine Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Garnier
10-in-1 Miracle Nectar Leave-in Treatment
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
10% Niacinamide Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Shea Moisture
100% Virgin Coconut Oil Moisture Boosting Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
15% Vitamin C + EGF Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Yves rocher
2 X Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal Intense Hydrating Mask 2.5 FL Oz
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Palladio
2-IN-1 MOSAIC BLUSH & BRONZER
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
2% BHA+ Breakout Solution
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Unilever
24 Hour Restoring Almond and Flaxseed Oil Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Tula
24-7 Moisture Hydrating Day & Night Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Tula
24-7 Moisture Intense
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Tula
24-7 Moisture Luminous Brightening Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
essence
24h hand protection balm
Lists fragrance, parabens
eos
24H Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
eos
24H Moisture Shave Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
24K Glow High Shine Styling Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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