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
Tree Hut
Tropic Glow Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · 8.4 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Hempz
Tropical Coconut Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Tropical Mango Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Happy Curves
Tropical oasis Confit (all over) body powder
4oz/113g · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Hydrating Foundation
Foundation · Lists parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Matte Made Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Undercover Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
True Match Lumi Glotion
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Catrice
True Skin High Cover Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Rare Beauty
True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Black Opal
True Tone Brightening Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
SKIN&CO
Truffle Therapy Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
SKIN&CO
Truffle Therapy Cleansing Oil
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SKIN&CO
Truffle Therapy Whipped Cleansing Cream
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Kenra Professional
Truly Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Kenra Professional
Truly Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Catrice
TUBING Stay In Place Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tula
Tula 24/7 ultra hydrating
10000 · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Tula
TULA bedtime bright
10000 · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Tula
Tula bright start
10000 · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Tula
TULA gentle daily facial cleanser
10000 · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tula
Tula moisturiser +spf30
10000 · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tula
TULA sun protection measures
10000 · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Andalou Naturals
Turmeric + Vitamin C Enlighten Serum
Serum · 1.1 fl. oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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