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
Sanex
Sanex natur protect
Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Balea
sanfte Reinigungsmilch
Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Sanfte Reinigungsmilch
200ml · Label from France, Germany and Hong Kong · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Tree Hut
Santal Haze Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Santal Haze Hydraglow Body Serum
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Santal Haze Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Santal Haze Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Sunday Riley
Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask
Mask · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Clinique
Savon visage liquide doux
400 ml · Label from France · Lists sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Uoma Beauty
Say What?! Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Moroccanoil
Scalp Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Moroccanoil
Scalp Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
SCALP LONGEVITY TREATMENT
Conditioner · 50 mL · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Clear
Scalp Oil Control
225ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Creme of nature
Scalp Refresh
4.7 oz / 135 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Scalp relief
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA
Mascara · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA WATERPROOF
Mascara · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES RETRO GLAM MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
ScandalEyes Retro Glam Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES WOW WINGS MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES WOW WINGS WATERPROOF MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
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