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
Dove
Rebalancing Body Wash
Body wash · 11 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Rebel Rosebud Body Cream
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
REBOUNCE Hydrating Curl Glaze
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REBOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL DEFINING CREME
Hair styling · 5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
Red Neutralizer
Concealer · 8.5 g · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
La Roche-Posay
Redermic R - Correcteur dermatologique Intensif
30ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Clinique
Redness Solutions Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15
Foundation · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Dove
Refresh Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Olay
Regenerist Eye Wrinkle Correcting Treatment
Serum · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Regenerist Face & Neck Lifting Treatment
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 1.7 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer | SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer Fragrance Free
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Olay
Regenerist Night Recovery Night Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Olay
Regenerist Retinol 24 Starter Lotion
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer | Original
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer Fragrance-Free
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Olay
Regenerist Wrinkle Correcting Night Treatment
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones
Lacura
Reinigungsmilch Classic
250ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Murad
Rejuvenating & Renewing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Dove
Relax Body Wash
Body wash · 20 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Relaxing Lavender Oil & Chamomile
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Pixi
Remedy Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
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