Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 3,447 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
Boots
Q10 day cream
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Boots
Q10 night cream
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Q10 plus C Anti-rides + Energie
40 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Q10 Plus Soin de jour FPS 15
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Naturium
Quadruple Hyaluronic Acid Serum 5%
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
R+Co
R+Co High Dive Moisture and Shine Crème
150 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Derma E
Radiance Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Laura Geller
Radiant Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
NARS
Radiant Creamy Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Radiant Smoothing Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Suave
Radiante Restore Vitamin C
28 FL Oz / 828mL · Label from Costa Rica · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tree Hut
Rainbow Sherbet Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Color Wow
Raise the Root Thicken + Lift Spray
Hair styling · 5.0 fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Renee Rouleau
Rapid Response Detox Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Rapid Response Detox Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Dermalogica
rapid reveal peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cien
Rasiergel Sensitive
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Raspberry Fizz Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Raspberry Fizz Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tree Hut
Raspberry Fizz Jelly Soap
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Raspberry Fizz Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Rausch
RAUSCH Meerestang Kopfhaut-Kur
15ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Raw Sugar Hand Soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Laura Mercier
Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
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