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
Maybelline
Super Stay 24-HR Glowy Skin Tint with Vitamin C
Foundation · 1 fl oz · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Super Stay Full Coverage Long Lasting Under Eye Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation
Foundation · 1 fl. oz · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick Birthday Edition
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Maybelline New York
Super Stay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lipcolor
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fekkai
Super Strength+ Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Fekkai
Super Strength+ Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Black Opal
Super Volumizing Mascara for Longer, Thicker Eyelashes
Mascara · Lists silicones
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Mattifying Oil + Pore Control
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Superbalanced Makeup
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Superbalm Lip Treatment
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pixi
SuperBerry Cleansing Whip
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Sephora
SUPERMASK - The Mud Mask
Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Clinique
Superpowder Double Face Makeup
Foundation · Lists silicones
The INKEY List
Supersize Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · 100ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
SuperStay 24h fond de teint stretch beige éclat
30ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Makeup by Mario
SurrealSkin Awakening Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
swedish fish flavored lip balm
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tree Hut
Sweet Cream Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Herbal Body Moisturizer
Body lotion · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Syoss
Syoss Gloss Sensation Blond Miel 7-86
33 + 67 + 15 ml (115 ml) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Syoss
Syoss Shampooing perfecteur Kératine Perfection
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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