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
Ultrex
Champú cítrico anticaspa cabello graso
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Lidl
Champu clasico cien
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Champú reparación intensa
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Charcoal face scrub
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Doucce
Cheek Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Winky Lux
Cheeky Rose Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Cherry Blossom and Jojoba Oil Infused Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
cherry blossom hand cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
cherry blossom lotion
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Dead Sea Collection
Cherry Blossom Mineral Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Fenty Skin
Cherry Dub BHA Toner with Salicylic Acid + Aloe Juice
Toner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Fenty Skin
Cherry Dub Blah 2 Bright 5% AHA Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Body Shop
Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Polishing Mask
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Cocokind
Chlorophyll Discoloration Correcting Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
bPerfect
Chroma Conceal Liquid Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
bPerfect
Chroma Cover Luminous Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
bPerfect
Chroma Cover Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Clinique
Chubby Lash Fattening Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Essence
Ciao! Blushlighter
Blush · Lists silicones
La Roche-Posay
Cicaplast Baume B5 SPF50
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
cien
cien bb crème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cien
Cien Hand Cream with Colloidal Oatmeal
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Cien
Cien Pure Cleansing Mask with zinc and white clay
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
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