Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 3,449 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 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
bareMinerals
Poreless Clay Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Harry’s
Post-Shave Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Potent Aloe Bamboo
Label from Australia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
Pout PHresh Color Changing Lipstick-Avocado
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Pout Pillow Cushion Lip Gloss-K.O.
Lip · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
SHEGLAM
Pout Polish Peel-Off Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Pout-Perfect Shimmer Lip Plumper-Sugar Crystal
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Pout-Perfect Shine Lip Plumper-Makin’ Me Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Fenty Beauty
Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain
Lip · Lists silicones
Palladio
POWDER FINISH FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists silicones
Henkel
Power Shampoo for Men
440 ml · Label from Austria and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Power Stick for Her
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Wonderskin
POWER’FULL Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Powermatte Lip Pigment
Lip · Lists silicones
Palladio
PRECISION LIP LINER
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dermalogica
Precleanse Balm
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Unilever
Prep & Protect Leave-in Spray
121 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Tree Hut
Preppy Peach Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Medik8
Press & Clear
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Medik8
Press & Glow
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Versed
Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid
ColourPop
Pressed Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Vaseline
Pretty as a Peach
100ml · Label from Sri Lanka · Lists fragrance, retinoid, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
ColourPop
Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
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