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
Dae
Violet Hour Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Violet Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Violet Victory Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tatcha
Violet-C Radiance Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, carmine (from insects)
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Désincrustant Points Noirs
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Cien
VitalBeauty Dia
50 ml · Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters
Timotei
Vitalité Brillance Shampooing
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Vitamin B, C and E Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Vitamin Bright Illuminating Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Allies of Skin
Vitamin C 20% & Citrus Cells Advanced Light Reflecting Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Derma E
Vitamin C Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Naturium
Vitamin C Complex Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Naturium
Vitamin C Complex Serum
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Body Shop
Vitamin C Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Vitamin C Concentrated Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Derma E
Vitamin C Daily Brightening Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Vitamin C Even Tone Brightening Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Pacifica
Vitamin C Face Lotion
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Vitamin C Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Asda
Vitamin C Facial Gel Cleanser
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Vitamin C Glow Cleansing Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Vitamin C Intense Night Cream
Moisturizer · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Derma E
Vitamin C Renewing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, retinoid
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Eye Cream Plus
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
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