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
Kristin Ess
Signature Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dae
Signature Conditioner - Full-Size
Conditioner · 10 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sukin
Signature Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Kristin Ess
Signature Finishing Hairspray
Hair styling · 7.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Merit
Signature Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Kristin Ess
Signature Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dae
Signature Shampoo - Full-Size
Shampoo · 10 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Signature SPF 50 Mineral Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Silk Finish Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
SHEGLAM
Silk Slip Lip Oil Balm-High Key Brand Beauty Cosmetic Makeup For Women And Girls
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
Silken Sunscreen SPF 35
Sunscreen · 60 ml · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Kenra Professional
Silkening Heat Crème
Hair styling · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Essence
Silky BLUR HYDRATING LONGWEAR CONCEALER
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Patrick Ta
Silky Lip Crème
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Boots
Silky lubricant
75ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists formaldehyde releasers
Simple
Simple Skinkind Regime Selection
150ml, 1 mask, 25 wipes · Label from United Kingdom · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless + Olay 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Skin Blurring Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Triple Action Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Botanics
Simply Calm Cleansing Milk
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
sirius groom shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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