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
Derma E
Sensitive Skin Daily Restoring Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Nivea
Sensitive Soothing Post Shave Balm
3.3 fl oz (100 mL) · Lists fragrance
Yves rocher
Sensitive vegetal
200 ml · Label from France · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sensual Pflegelotion Kirsch Blüte
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Sephora
sephora collection jelly melt lip tint
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aésop
Sérum anti-oxydant à la graine de persil pour les yeux
0.75ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The Ordinary
Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Sérum intense anti rides
0.03 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance
Deliplus
Serum Plex Repair
Label from Morocco and Romania · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Clear
shampoo
1l · Label from Jordan and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Redken All Soft
Shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
shampoo color intense
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoo Elseve L’Oréal Hydra Detox 48h Anti-Caspa com 200ml
250 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoo L’Oréal Paris Elseve Liso dos Sonhos 200ml
200 ml · Label from Brazil · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Balea
Shampoo Volumen mit Maracuja-Duft
300 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
Shampooing démélage douceur et discipline
Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampooing douche Men Boost 3 en 1
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampooing Family Doux Oeufs
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Briogeo
Shampooing revigorant et ultra nourrissant au matcha et à la pomme
369 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Shampooing soin formule à l’huile de noix de coco
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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