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
e.l.f.
Sheer Slick Lipstick
Lip · 0.06 OZ · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Thrive Causemetics
Sheer Strength Hydrating Shine Lip Tint
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Hawaiian Tropic
Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion 30 SPF
240 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Hawaiian Tropic
Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 15
240 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Shine + Protect Spray
Hair styling · 4.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Axe
Shock, eau de glacier & menthe extrème
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Lavilin
Shoe Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Ambiance de Plage
Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Bergamote Fraîche
Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Dahlia Rouge
Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Fragrance Originale
Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Soleil de Tanger
Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Spa Du Maroc
Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Signal
Sig bdb def active 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Signal
Signal Bain de Bouche Antibactérien Integral 8 Nature Elements Fraîcheur Naturelle 500ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Signal
Signal Bain de Bouche Défense Active Antibactérien
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Signal
Signal Bain de Bouche Gel Liquide Actif White Now Gold
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal Bain de Bouche Gel Liquide Haleine Pro-Pure
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal Bain de Bouche White Now
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal Dentifrice Soin Fraîcheur Aquamenthe 3x75ml
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Signal
Signal Dentifrice Soin Fraicheur Aquamenthe Lot 3X75ml
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Signal
Signal Soin Sérum Sensibilité Email
35 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Signal
Signal White Now Bain de Bouche Antibactérien Ice Cool
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Sukin
Signature Antioxidant Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens
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