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
ColourPop
Act Natural Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea Men
Active Clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Active Clean Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Active Clean Gel douche Charbon Actif
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Active Energy Hydro Gesichtsgel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Olay
Active Hydrating Beauty Moisturizing Lotion for Sensitive Skin
Body lotion · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Active Hydrating Cream Face Moisturizer for Deep Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Adidas
Active Start Body hair face revitalising
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Adidas Ice Dive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Skin Doctor
Advance Sunblock. Face & Body cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Medik8
Advanced Day Eye Protect
Eye cream · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Medik8
Advanced Day Total Protect
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dr. Brandt
Advanced Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Medik8
Advanced Night Eye
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Estée Lauder
Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Estée Lauder
Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Advanced Peptides & Flora-Collagen Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Derma E
Advanced Peptides & Flora-Collagen Night Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
Derma E
Advanced Peptides and Vegan Flora-Collagen Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Medik8
Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Equate
Advanced Recovery Skin Care Lotion
Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Eucerin
Advanced Repair Hand Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
Lubriderm
Advanced Therapy Lotion
Lists fragrance, retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
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