Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 3,303 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 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
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Men SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, chemical UV filters
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Vanilla Crème SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Naturium
BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
SHEGLAM
Big Energy Mascara-Black
Mascara · Lists silicones
PUR Cosmetics
Big Look Lengthening Mascara with Argan Oil
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
e.l.f.
Big Mood Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wet n Wild
Big Poppa Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Big Time Eyes Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Null
bilou
Lists fragrance
PUR Cosmetics
Bio Charged Plant-Powered Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
anubis
bio lifting concentrate
Lists fragrance
The INKEY List
Bio-Active Ceramide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
The INKEY List
Bio-Active Ceramide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dr. Dennis Gross
BioRejuvenation Serum Collagen Amino Acids + G.N.A.
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
BIOSHIELD SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Biotherm Anti-wrinkles sun cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Tree Hut
Birthday Cake Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Flower Beauty
Bitten Lip Stain
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Camille Rose
Black Castor Oil + Chebe Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Bath & Body Works
Black Cherry Merlot Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Erborian
Black Cleansing Oil
Lists coconut derivatives
Black Girl Sunscreen
Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, chemical UV filters
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