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
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Happi Scalp Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial AHA + BHA Mask
Mask · 1.69 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Schwarzkopf
Taft Aloe Boost
75 ml · Label from Denmark · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Schwarzkopf
Taft Marathon 48H Power Gel 6
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Tree Hut
Tahitian Vanilla Bean Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Tahitian Vanilla Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Tahitian Vanilla Hydrating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Vanilla Extract and Evening Primrose Oil
Tahitian Vanilla Shea Sugar Scrub
18 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Tahitian Vanilla Ultra Restore Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nuvel
Talco para bebé
200 gr · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Harry’s
Taming Cream
150 ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tree Hut
Tangerine Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tree Hut
Tangerine Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Dove
Targeted Serum Concentrate
Serum · Lists silicones
Tarte
Tartelette toasted
Label from France · Lists fragrance
Tarte
tartelette tubing mascara
Mascara · 0.27 Fl. Oz. · Lists drying alcohol
Ben Nye
Tattoo Cover
Concealer · 8.5 g · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Maybelline
Tattoo Studio Liquid Ink Liner, Rustic Brown
2.5ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Ofra
Tea And Biscuits Vitamin C Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists silicones
The Body Shop
Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash, Scrub & Mask
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Tea Tree and Vitamin E Relief Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
The Body Shop
Tea Tree Purify Conditioner
Conditioner · 250ml · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Adidas
Team Five Body Hair Face 3 Menthol Energising
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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