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
Jergens
Sparkling Berry Lotion Bursts
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Jergens
Sparkling Berry Shea Fusion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tree Hut
Sparkling Sugar Jelly Soap
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Sun Bum
SPF 15 Sunscreen Browning Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Spiced Dreams Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Schauma
Spiegelglanz 24h Glanz-Treu Spülung
250 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Camille Rose
Spiked Honey Mousse 4-in-1 Styler
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nudestix
Splashproof Vegan Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
PRAVANA
Split End Mender
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Banana Boat
Sport Performance Advanced UVA/UVB Sunscreen
Sunscreen · 236ml · Lists retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Harry’s
Spot Correcting Gel
Serum · 0.4oz · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier Fructis
Spray Gel
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Beiesdorf
Spray protecteur coloré 50+ Sun Kids
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Spray protecteur hydratant 10 faible
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Spray protecteur solaire
200 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Clarins
Spray Solaire Lait Fluide Sécurité
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Auchan
Spray solaire Water resistant UVA Kids
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Rituals
spread the kindness body cream - holy lotus & white Cran
220ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tula
Spresso Energizing Eye Balm
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
SHEGLAM
Spring It On Glow Gloss-See It Through
Lip · Lists fragrance
Aussie
SPRUNCH MOUSSE AND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Biossance
Squalane + 10% Lactic Acid Resurfacing Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Biossance
Squalane + 5% Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Biossance
Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum
Serum · 50ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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