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
Dermalogica
Travel Size Skin Resurfacing Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
fresh
Travel Size Soy Face Cleanser
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
fresh
Travel Size Sugar Strawberry Exfoliating Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Clinique
Travel Size Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
PRAVANA
Treat Masque
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
trend IT UP
Trend It Up Colorful Love Pink
Label from Germany · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
TRESemmé
TRESemmé Expert Selection Heat Protection Spray
300ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
TRESemmé
TRESemmé Intensa Hidratación
100 mL ℮ · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tresemmé
Tresemmé shampoo and conditioner
Shampoo · 500 ml · Label from Iceland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Algenist
Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dr. Dennis Gross
Triple Correction Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid
Skinfix
Triple Lipid Activating Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Skinfix
Triple Lipid-Hyaluronate Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Skinfix
Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Hempz
Triple Moisture Fresh Citrus Body Wash
Body wash · 17 fl. oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Triple Nutrition
12 FL OZ (354 ml) · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Triple Nutrition Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Garnier
Triple Nutrition Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Split End Mending Serum
Hair styling · 6.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Thrive Causemetics
Triple Threat Blush Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
K18
TripleBright oxidation defense purple shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Tropic Glow Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
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