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
Balea
Ultra sensitive Handcreme
100 ml · Label from Germany · Lists coconut derivatives
Balea
Ultra Sensitive Rasiergel
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists coconut derivatives
Balea
Ultra Sensitive Rasierschaum
300 ml · Label from Germany · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Odele
Ultra Sensitive Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Ultra-Black Lash Lift Serum Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Aveeno
ultra-calming sensitive skin foaming cleanser
177 ml · Label from Canada · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · 1.7 oz · Lists chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
UltraLift Nuit Soin anti-rides raffermissant
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, salicylic acid
Flower Beauty
Ultralight Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Banana Boat
UltraSport Faces Sunscreen Lotion UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum SPF 30
3 fl oz (88 ml) · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ultrax doux masque reconstituant
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
OSEA
Undaria Algae™ Body Wash
Body wash · 8 fl oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Palladio
UNDER EYE BRIGHTENER
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Glo Skin Beauty
Under Eye Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Catrice
Under Eye Primer Stick
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hourglass
Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
up & up
up & up lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
up & up
up & up sport sunscreen lotion
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
uper Multi-Corrective Anti-Aging Cream for Face and Neck
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Uplift Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
UPLIFT Volumizing Styling Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Balea
Urea Fußcreme, sehr trockene Füße
100 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Eucerin
Urea Repair
400ml · Label from France · Lists exfoliating acid
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