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
Tatcha
The Longevity Serum
Serum · 30 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Philosophy
The Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Milky Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · 50 ml · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Naturium
The Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
The Multi-Tasker Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Neo-Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
The Nudes
9,6 g · Label from France · Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
Sea Moss
The Ocean Healed My Eczema
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
The Powerpuff Girls X SHEGLAM Tough Love Shimmer Blush-Utonium
Blush · Lists silicones
Naturium
The Purifier Niacinamide Serum Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists coconut derivatives
Versed
The Purist Daily Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Treacle moon
the rasberry kiss
60mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Maelove
The Refresher AHA Clarifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Revealer Sulfur Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Rice Polish: Calming
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Rice Polish: Classic
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Rice Polish: Deep
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Rice Polish: Gentle
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Rice Wash
Cleanser · 240 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Rituals
The ritual of sakura
Label from Sweden · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Maybelline New York
The Rocket
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
The rocket volum’ express
9.6 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tatcha
The Serum Stick
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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