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 21, 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
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Bergamote Fraîche
Body lotion · Lists fragrance
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Dahlia Rouge
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Fragrance Originale
Body lotion · Lists fragrance
Sachajuan
BODY LOTION GINGER FLOWER
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Unilever
Body Lotion Hydro Pflege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Oud Minéral
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sachajuan
BODY LOTION SHINY CITRUS
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Soleil de Tanger
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Spa Du Maroc
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Body lotion to oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Body lotion with Aloe Protection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Body love medium to dark
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Body milk para piel seca
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Body oil in lotion coconut & huile de monoï
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Body Soufflé
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Body Tonic Lait hydratant fermeté
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
body wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Lavilin
Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates
Sachajuan
BODY WASH GINGER FLOWER
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Body Wash Mousse with Argan Oil
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
BODY WASH SHINY CITRUS
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Bodygel Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance
Ombia
Bodylotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
bolero Beverly hills moisturizing body cream
Lists fragrance
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