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
ColourPop
Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Creamy Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
ColourPop
Pretty Fresh Tinted Foundation Balm
Foundation · Lists silicones
R+Co
PRIMARY COLOR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
R+Co
PRIMARY COLOR SHAMPOO
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists carmine (from insects)
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
Pro Longwear Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Dove
Pro-Ceramide + Repair Cream Serum
Serum · Lists sulfates, silicones
ELEMIS
Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
ELEMIS
Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Elemis
Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Dove
Pro-Retinol + Firming Cream Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Pantene
Pro-V Hair Superfood Conditioner
200 ml · Label from Romania · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Professional All In One Curved Brush Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Professional Super Thick Lash Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
R+Co
PROPER MOLDING PASTE
Hair styling · 1.7 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Beiesdorf
Protect & Bronze 30 haute
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & Bronze 50
200ml · Label from France and Lebanon · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & Care
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Beiesdorf
Protect & Hydrate 30 haute
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
Beiersdorf
Protect & hydrate 50+
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & Moisture solkrem, SPF30
100 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
protect & moisture SPF 50+
200 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
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