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
Essence
What The Fake! Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Jones Road
What The Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Essence
What The Length! Extreme Lengthening Mascara Waterproof
Mascara · Lists silicones
The Body Shop
White Musk® Body Lotion
Body lotion · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Hempz
White Pumpkin & Toasted Marshmallow Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
whole blends coconut oil and cocoa butter shampoo and conditioner
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Jones Road
Wide Awake Brightening Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Body Shop
Wild Jasmine Body Cream
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Sephora
Wild Wish
240 mL · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tree Hut
Wildflower Whirl Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Wildflower Whirl Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Hempz
Winter Mint & Frosted Cranberry Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Thayers
Witch Hazel Blemish Clearing Cleanser
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Thayers
Witch Hazel Facial Toner Uncented
355ml · Label from Australia · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Lip Stain Activator
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lacura
Wonder Spray Curls
200ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Wonder Worker
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rimmel London
Wonder’Extension Mascara
Mascara · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rimmel London
Wonder’Lash Mascara with Argan Oil
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
WONDER’LASH WATERPROOF MASCARA WITH ARGAN OIL
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
Wonder’luxe Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
Wonder’Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rimmel London
Wonder’Volume Thrill Seeker Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Rimmel London
Wonder’Volume Thrill Seeker Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
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