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
AmLactin
Calm & Renew Butter
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
AmLactin
Calm & Renew Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Calm Space Calming Facial Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Dove
Calming Moisture Night Time Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
e.l.f.
Camo Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Essence
Camouflage+ Matt Concealer
Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
Canada – Mini Gommage Au Sucre Et Au Karité Coco Colada
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
CANADA – MINI GOMMAGE AU SUCRE ET AU KARITÉ VANILLA
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Candy Cane Daily Moisturizing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Candy Cane Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Tree Hut
Candy Cane Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Candy Cane Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Candy Cane Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, essential oils, silicones
Cantu
Cantu Guava Scalp Care Shampoo
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cantu
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream
Lists fragrance
Hempz
Caramel Créme Brûlée Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
l-oreal
Carbon Protect Anti-Transpirant 5 en 1 Ice Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Care Intensive Pflege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Care Nourishing Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Carol’s Daughter
Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk Original Leave-In Moisturizer
Lists fragrance, silicones
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Conditioner + Superseed Oil Complex
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Masque
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Shampoo + Superseed Oil Complex
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Castile soap
Lists fragrance
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