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 21, 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
Axe
AXE GEL CHEVEUX Extrême Look Pot 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
AXE Gel Cheveux Gomme Style Naturel Peace Pot 130ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Axe mature gel effet mat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
AXE Pâte Coiffante Texturisante Pot 130ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Ordinary
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
Exfoliant · Lists silicones
Drunk Elephant
B-Goldi Bright Illuminating Drops with 5% Niacinamide
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Alaffia
Babies & kids bubble bath on refined Shea, butter lemon lavender
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Unilever
baby dove lotion
Lists silicones
CeraVe
Baby Eczema Relief Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Essence
BABY GOT BLUSH Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Baby Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Null
baby Magic
Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Banana Boat
Baby Mineral
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Baby Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Baby Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Nivea
Baby pure & sensitive
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
President’s Choice
Baby Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Baby Wash and Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palladio
BAKED BLUSH
Blush · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
The Body Shop
Baked Gingerbread & Brown Sugar Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Kristin Ess
Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Balea
Balea Handcreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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