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
Not Your Mother’s
Bond Building Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance
Not Your Mother’s
Bond Building Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Bond Curl Rehab Salve
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Kristin Ess
Bond Fortifying Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Ouai
Bond Repair Balm
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
SHEGLAM
Booster Shine Plumping Lip Gloss-Own Your Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance
Drunk Elephant
Bora Barrier Rich Repair Refillable Moisturizer with 6-Butterlipid Complex
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Pixi
Botanical Collagen Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Mario Badescu
Botanical Exfoliating Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Bottom Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Drunk Elephant
Bouncy Brightfacial Brightening Mask with 10% Azelaic Acid + 1% Salicylic Acid
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Curlsmith
Bouncy Strength Volume Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Braids conditioning spray
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tula
Breakout Star
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Wet n Wild
Breakup Proof Waterproof Boosting Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
AmLactin
Bright & Smooth Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Bright Balance Hydrating Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Bright Eyes Cooling Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
bliss
bright idea vitamine C+ tri-pepride sérum au collagène protecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tula
Bright Start
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Flower Beauty
Bright-Eyed Under Eye Corrector
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
First Aid Beauty
Brighten + Glow Eye Cream with Niacinamide
Eye cream · Lists silicones
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