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
Cien
crème mains à la camomille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Neutrogena
Crème mains absorption express
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Auchan
Crème mains anti-âge
Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Crème mains anti-dessèchement
Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Crème Mains Apaisante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Yves Rocher
Crème mains Cacao & Orange
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Roger & Gallet
Crème mains et ongles Rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Neutrogena
Crème mains hydratante concentrée
Lists fragrance, sulfates
L’Occitane
Crème mains Karité 20%
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
CeraVe
Crème Mains Réparatrice
Lists silicones
Cosmia
Crème mains SOS mains abîmées
Lists fragrance
La Roche-Posay
Creme para Olheiras La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Olhos
Lists silicones
Cosmia
Crème pieds anti-dessèchement
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Cien
Crème pour la peau Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
cien
Crème pour la peau soft Cien
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Rituals
Crème pour le corps Rice milk & cherry blossom
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
crème pour les mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cien
Crème pour les mains soin anti-âge
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
L’Occitane
Crème réjouissante miel & citron
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
Creme Rouge
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ben Nye
Creme Stick Foundations
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Shiseido
Crème ultra-hydratante invisible Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Crème Visage Corps Mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Cosmia
Crème visage et corps
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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