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
Camille Rose
Rosemary Oil Strengthening Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Heritage Store
Rosewater Clay Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Heritage Store
Rosewater Gentle Face Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance
Gold Bond
Rough & Bumpy Skin Daily Therapy Cream
Body lotion · 8 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
CHI
Royal Treatment Bond and Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
CHI
Royal Treatment Bond and Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · 32 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
CHI
Royal Treatment Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
CeraVe
SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Smoothing Cleanser
Label from Moldova and Morocco · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lux
Sakura Bloom Soap
110 g · Label from Thailand · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 0.5% Body Serum
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
Mask · 50ml · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The INKEY List
Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Cleanser · 150ml · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Salicylic Acid Cleanser & Acne Face Wash
Cleanser · 4.4 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Salicylic Acid Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Salicylic Acid Facial Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Salicylic Acid Serum 2%
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Clear
Sampoo limpieza diaria 2 en 1
400 ml · Label from Argentina · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
up&up
Sandwich Bags
Lists fragrance, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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