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
Tree Hut
Cinnamon Dolce Daily Moisturizing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Cinnamon Dolce Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Cinnamon Dolce Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tree Hut
Cinnamon Dolce Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
henkel
Cire wax brillance
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, coconut derivatives
henkel
Cire Wax Effet Sculptant Force 6
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Clarify Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Clarifying Do-Over Peel
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
PanOxyl
Clarifying Exfoliant
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Clinique
Clarifying Lotion 1.0
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Moroccanoil
Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Murad
Clarifying Toner for Acne–Prone Skin
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tula
Clarifying Tonic
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Clarins
Clarins Men Anti-rides fermeté
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Clarins
CLARINS SOS PRIMER 00 - Booste l’éclat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Clarins
ClarinsMen Lotion Après-Rasage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Clarins
ClarinsMen Shampooing Douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pixi
Clarity Acid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
pixi
Clarity Tonic
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Brickell Men’s Products
Classic Firm Hold Gel Pomade for Men
Hair styling · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Clean and Clear Day/Night Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Clean Fresh Nourishing Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Clean Invisible Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
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