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
Jergens
Ultra Healing Fragrance Free
Body lotion · 21 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Jergens
Ultra Healing Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Advanced Repair Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Cloud Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Antioxidant Day Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Dewy Skin Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Trader Joe’s
Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer
Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils
Derma E
Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
Ultra Light Volumizing Hair Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Climaplex
Ultra Protection Leave In Mist
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Kopari
Ultra Renewal Retinol Body Cream
Body lotion · 4.7fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Toasted Coconut
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Warm Vanilla
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Face Lotion with Colloidal Oatmeal
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Firming Day Cream with Peptides, Niacinamide + Collagen
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Firming Night Cream with Colloidal Oatmeal + Niacinamide
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Hydrate + De-Puff Eye Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Hydration Boost Serum with Colloidal Oatmeal + Hyaluronic Acid
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Rescue Barrier Balm with Dimethicone
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Retinol Eye Cream with Retinol, Squalane + Ceramides
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Retinol Serum with 0.3% Retinol Complex + Peptides
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones
Balea
ultra sensitive after shave balsam
100 ml · Label from Germany · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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