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
Warm Amber Shea Fusion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
Wash+Blow in a can tropical punch
180 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Fairy
Washing up liquid lemon
780 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Clarins
Water Comfort One-Step Cleanser
200 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, parabens
Versed
Water Rush Intensive Hydrating Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
R+Co
WATERFALL Moisture + Shine Lotion
Hair styling · 5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Freeman
Watermelon & Aloe Cooling Gel Facial Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Dove
Watermelon & Guava Nectar Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
watermelon foaming gel wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow Dew Shield SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Sephora
watermelon hand balm
12 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yes to
Watermelon Super Fresh Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Watermelon Twist Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Watermelon Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Blind Barber
Watermint Gin Daily Face Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Wave Spray
Hair styling · 6 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Fenty Beauty
We’re Even Hydrating Longwear Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Versed
Weekend Glow Brightening Eye Gel
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Versed
Weekend Glow Brightening Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Versed
Weekend Glow Overnight Brightening Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
weightless air dry cream by curlsmith
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
wet ones
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Jergens
Wet Skin Moisturizer, Coconut Oil
Body lotion · 10 oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Wet Skin Moisturizer, Shea Butter Oil
Body lotion · 10 oz · Lists fragrance, parabens
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