Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 3,303 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 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
Ben Nye
Blue Neutralizer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Dennis Gross
Blur + Repair Moisturizer Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Catrice
Blur Balm Blush Palette
Blush · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Wander
Blush All Day Hydrating Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Blush Bomb Soft Focus Blush Powder-Charm On Smooth Lightweight Highly Pigmented Matte Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Live Tinted
Blush Crush Liquid Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Huda Beauty
BLUSH FILTER LIQUID BLUSH
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
Ofra
Blush Godet
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ColourPop
Blush Stix
Blush · Lists silicones
Juvia’s Place
BLUSHED CREAM BLUSH
Blush · Lists silicones
Moroccanoil
Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Ouai
Body Cleanser St. Barts Scent
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Salt & Stone
Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Adidas
Body hair face - After sport
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Body Intensive 7 Days Lait Fluide Hydratant L-Bifidus + Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Eos evolution of smooth
body lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pandrosia
Body lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Dr Teal’s
Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Cien
Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Salt & Stone
Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Ambiance de Plage
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Ambre Noir
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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