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
Moroccanoil
Color Care Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Color Icon Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
CHI
Color Illuminate Platinum Blonde Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Color intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Color Protecting Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Kenra Professional
Color Protecting Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Color Sensational Vivid Hot Lacquer Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Garnier
Color Shield Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Garnier
Color Shield Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Coloration crème soin à l’huile d’argan Châtain caramel 660
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Revlon
ColorSilk After Color Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Revlon
ColorSilk After Color Hair Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Revlon
ColorSilk After Color Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Revlon
ColorStay Full Time Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Revlon
ColorStay Lash Serum + Liner Liquid Eyeliner
Serum · Lists sulfates
Revlon
Colorstay™ Foundation 110 Ivory
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Maybelline
Colossal Bubble Washable Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Colossal Bubble Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Catrice
Colour Flush pH-Reactive Multi Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Sachajuan
COLOUR PROTECT CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Bubble
Come Clean Detoxifying Clay Mask with Brush Applicator
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Comfort Space Skinflammation Calming Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Olay
Complete + Hydrating Lotion Sensitive
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Olay
Complete + Rich Moisturizing Cream Sensitive
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
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