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
First Aid Beauty
Brighten + Glow Facial Radiance Pads with Glycolic + Lactic Acids
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
The INKEY List
Brighten-i Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Soda pop
Brightening & refining face mask Strawberry Matcha Boba
Lists fragrance
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Clementine + Vitamin C Illuminating Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
HARRY’S
Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Revision Skincare
Brightening Facial Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Luminous Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Brightening Micro Powder Exfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Glo Skin Beauty
Brightening Polish
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Probiotic + Vitamin C Renewal Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Kopari
Brightening Silk Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Brightening Vitamin C Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
Henkel
Brillance coloration permanente intense 891 Noir bleuté
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Shampoo Moisturizing Hi-Shine
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Brilliant Glossing Styling Crème
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Brilliant Under Eye Brightener Illuminating Corrector
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Brompton hand cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Bronceador bifásico 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Bronze Effect Lait nourrissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
CIEN
Brow perfect eyebrow gel
Lists drying alcohol
Olaplex
BROWBOND BUILDING SERUM
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Garnier ambre solaire
Brume solaire enfant sensitive expert +
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Burt’s Bees
Bubble Bath
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
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