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
Eucerin
UreaRepair PLUS 10%
250ml · Label from France · Lists exfoliating acid
Utla River North Eye Shadow
Lists silicones
EltaMD
UV Daily Broad Spectrum SPF 40
Sunscreen · 1.7 oz · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea Sun
UV Face Shine Control SPF 50
50 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Naturium
UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Vanilla & Almond Oil Infused Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Hempz
Vanilla Bean & Coconut Snowball Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Vanilla Bean + Fig Restoring Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Vanilla Bean + Fig Ultra Hydrating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
eos
Vanilla Cashmere Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Vanilla Crush Lotion Bursts
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Jergens
Vanilla Crush Shea Fusion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Vanilla Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Vanilla Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Tree Hut
Vanilla Hydraglow Body Serum
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Hempz
Vanilla Plum Herbal Body Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 17 fl oz, 500ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Tree Hut
Vanilla Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Suave
Vanilla Suede 48H Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · 18oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Vanilla Sugar Cookie Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
vanilla whipped body butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Yves Rocher
Vanille Noire Secrets d’Essences
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hourglass
Vanish Airbrush Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Hourglass
Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists silicones
Vaseline
vaseline body lotion
100 ml · Label from Sri Lanka · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
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