Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 3,303 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 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
Mixsoon
Bean Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Citrus Sunrise Moisturizing Body Lotion with Guarana + Caffeine
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Serene Waters Moisturizing Body Lotion with Calming Magnesium
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Sweet Jasmine & Rose Moisturizing Body Fragrance Spray with Collagen Booster
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Balea
Beauty Effect Tagescreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Balea
Beauty Expert Jelly Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sephora
Beauty insider
Lists coconut derivatives
Tula
Beauty Sleep
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Tula
Bedtime Bright
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
The Ordinary
Behentrimonium Chloride 2% Conditioner
Conditioner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Love Beauty and Planet
Beloved Green Clay & Eucalyptus Whipped Body Scrub
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Bénéfiance NutriPerfect - Lotion Adoucissante Pro-reconstituante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Shiseido
Benefiance NutriPerfect Crème de Jour SPF15 Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Pacifica
Berry Dewy Barrier Support Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
SHEGLAM
Berry Jam Lip Mask Pot
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Drunk Elephant
Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The INKEY List
Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Renee Rouleau
Better Than Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
beurre corporel à la mangue
Lists fragrance, silicones
Clinique
Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
ColourPop
BFF Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Active Sport Sunscreen Spray SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Kids SPF 50 Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, chemical UV filters
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