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
Hempz
Scarlet Woods Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Schwarzkopf
Schauma Keratin Kraft Aufbau Spülung
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens
Nivea Sun
Schutz & Pflege Sonnenspray 30
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
scorpio
Scorpio Déodorant parfumé
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Harry’s
Sculpting Gel
Hair styling · 6.7oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Brickell Men’s Products
Sculpting Hair Glue for Men
Hair styling · 2 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Moroccanoil
Sculpting Pomade
Hair styling · 2.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Sea & C Love Vitamin Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
VitaminSea.beauty
Sea Minerals + Collagen Facial Cleanser
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vitamins and Sea beauty
Sea Salt Coconut Face Scrub
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Catrice
SEASHELL STORIES Ultra Glossy Lip Glaze
Lip · Lists fragrance
The Body Shop
Seaweed Oil-Control Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Second Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
Sensitive Aftershave Balm
100 ml · Label from Norway and Sweden · Lists fragrance
Dove
Sensitive Body Lotion
Body lotion · 250 ml · Label from Germany · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
SENSITIVE CALM Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 2.5 mL · Lists fragrance
Deliplus
Sensitive cream
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance allergens
the honey pot
sensitive foaming wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sukin
Sensitive Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cien
Sensitive hand soap
500 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
sensitive Rasiergel
75 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Aveeno
sensitive skin
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Derma E
Sensitive Skin Daily Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Derma E
Sensitive Skin Daily Nourishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
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