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
R+Co
TURNTABLE Curl Defining Crème
Hair styling · 5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Twinkle Kiss High-Shine Shimmer Lipstick-141-Dolly Smooch
Lip · Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
Twinkling Tulip Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Twinkling Tulip Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Hask
Twist Tamer Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Palladio
TWISTED IN LOVE MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
R+Co
Tzatziki
Shampoo · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Ultimate Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Ultimate Nutrition Conditioner
Conditioner · 15.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance
Not Your Mother’s
Ultimate Nutrition Shampoo
Shampoo · 15.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Ultimate Recovery Bio-Cellulose Mask
Mask · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra doux Corps - Beurre réparateur Trésors de Miel
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Corps Lait Corps sous la douche Huiles merveilleuses Argan et camélia
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Démêlant instantané Le Baume merveilleux Huiles d’argan et camélia
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le Low Shampoo
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra doux masque baume hydratant
300 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
R+Co
ULTRA DRY TEXTURE SPRAY
Hair styling · 8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra facial cream
125 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists parabens, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Gentle Cream-to-Foam Face Cleanser with Colloidal Oatmeal + Glycerin
Cleanser · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Neutrogena
Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Gentle Pure Skin Face Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Ultra Gentle Refreshing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Ultra Gentle Relaxing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Ultra Gentle Sensitive Body Wash
Body wash · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
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