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
Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Strengthening Volume Foam
Hair styling · 6.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Stress Positive Eye Lift
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Glossier
Stretch Balm Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Marc Anthony
Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion
Hair styling · 8.3 fl. oz. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
Stripped Nude Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
StriVectin
StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Eye Cream
50 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists retinoid, silicones
MAC
Strobe Beam Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
MAC
Strobe Dewy Skin Tint Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists silicones
Brickell Men’s Products
Strong Hold Texturizing Pomade for Men
Hair styling · 2 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
MAC
Studio Fix 24HR Colour Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Every-Wear All-Over Face Pen
Concealer · 0.41 fl oz · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control
Foundation · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
MAC
Studio Fix Tech Cream-To-Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Studio Line #TXT Wave creating spray
150 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Studio Line 7 Indestructible
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
studio line clean gel
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Studio Line Hot & Boucle
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
MAC
Studio Radiance 24Hr Luminous Lift Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer NC11
11ml · Label from Belgium · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance Face And Body Radiant Sheer Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Sachajuan
STYLING CREAM
Hair styling · 125 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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