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 22, 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
Nivea sun
Crème Visage Solaire Anti-Rides UV Q10 FPS 50
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Creme: viso, mani, corpo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Crystal Gaze Glitter Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Crystal Intentions Protection Mantra Roller Lip Oil-Obsidian
Lip · Lists silicones
Medik8
Crystal Retinal
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Cuida & Protege Antibacterial
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Cupcakes & Cashmere Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Curl Boosting Mousse for Frizzy Hair
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Kristin Ess
Curl Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
TRESemmé
Curl Conditioning Mousse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Construct Creation Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Moroccanoil
Curl Control Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Curl Crème
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Curl Defining Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
JVN
Curl Defining Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Curl Definition Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Not Your Mother’s
Curl Definition Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Curl Enhancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Curl Love Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance
Camille Rose
Curl Love Moisture Milk
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Camille Rose
Curl Love Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Curl Maker
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Nourish Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
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