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 Silk Cream
Moisturizer · 50 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tatcha
The Silk Peony
Eye cream · 15 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Tatcha
The Silk Serum
Serum · 30 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tatcha
The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · 50 ml · Lists silicones
Naturium
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Lotion
Body lotion · 8 FL OZ · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Jones Road
The Statement Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tatcha
The Texture Tonic
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
SHEGLAM
The Twilight Saga X SHEGLAM Forbidden Love Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens
Tatcha
The Water Cream
Moisturizer · 75 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
CeraVe
Therapeutic Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Fenty Skin
Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Ouai
Thick Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Ouai
Thick Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sasha Pure
Thicken Conditioner
355ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Not Your Mother’s
Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Sachajuan
THICKENING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 250 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Moroccanoil
Thickening Lotion
Hair styling · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Thickening Mousse 12
Hair styling · 6.7 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Not Your Mother’s
Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
THICKENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · 250 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Thickening Spray
Hair styling · 1 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Counter
Think Big All-in-One Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cien
Time control - Crème pour la peau
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
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