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
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Serum Plus
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Vitamin C Weightless Moisturizer SPF 45
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Vitamin C&E Treatment
Serum · Lists essential oils, silicones
Derma E
Vitamin E 12000 IU Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
St. Ives
Vitamin E and Avocado Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · 20.28 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Vitamin Infused Cleansing Emulsion
Cleanser · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Pixi
Vitamin-C CremeSerum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Garnier
Vitamin(e) C
15 mL · Label from United Kingdom · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Andrelon
Volume & Care
300 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Kenra Professional
Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Volume Mousse 12
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Kenra Professional
Volume Mousse Extra 17
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Essence
Volume Stylist 18h Lash Extension Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Balea
Volumen Shampoo Maracuja & Orchidee
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Voluminous Panorama Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
L’Oréal
VOLUMINOUS SUPERSTAR™ liquid eyeliner 202 Black
1.6 g · Label from Canada · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
e.l.f.
Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Moroccanoil
Volumizing Mousse
Hair styling · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance
Aveda
Volumizing Tonic
40 ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier
Wahre Schätze Pflegende Spülung Argan Camelia-Öl
200ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Pacifica
Wake Up Beautiful Dream Jelly Face Wash
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Wake Up Eye Stick
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wander
Wanderlust Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
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