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
Kopari
Toasted Vanilla Hydrating Vitamin C Shower Oil
Body wash · 8.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Tônico Facial Nivea Acne Control 200ml
200 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Tonique douceur super confort Extraits de cerisier adoucissant et de moringa purifiant
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Topco Associates Llc
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Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Johnson’s
Top-to-toe baby bath
500 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Fenty Skin
Total Cleans’r Remove-It-All Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Black Opal
Total Coverage Face & Body Concealer for Acne Scars and Blemishes
Concealer · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Olay
Total Effects 7 In One CC Tone Correcting Moisturizer SPF 15
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Colorescience
Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Aussie
TOTAL MIRACLE 7N1 CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
TOTAL MIRACLE HEAT PROTECTING SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens
Medik8
Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
Total Repair 5 Soin démêlant instantané reconstituant Cicamide + Pro-Kératine
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
Total temptation
12 g · Label from France · Lists silicones
Ole Henriksen
Touch Retexturizing Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Touchable Hold Hair Styling Spray Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s Hand & Body Cream
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Allies of Skin
Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The INKEY List
Tranexamic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Issue
Tratamiento Capilar Brillo Extremo
25 g / 0.88 oz · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Costa Rica · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Mario Badescu
Travel Size Enzyme Cleansing Gel
Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Skyn Iceland
Travel Size Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Korres
Travel Size Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
ELEMIS
Travel Size Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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