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
Aveeno
Daily Moisturing Face Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Bondi Sands
Daily Moisturising face SPF 50+
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
AmLactin
Daily Nourish Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
daily nourishing body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Medik8
Daily Radiance Vitamin C
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Versed
Daily Recovery Rich Barrier Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Daily Refresh Balancing Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Differin
Daily Refreshing Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Daily Resurfacing Lotion with 2% Niacinamide
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Daily Volumizing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
K18
DAMAGE SHIELD protective conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dove
Damage Therapy Amino Curl Define Soft Touch Curl Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
SHEGLAM
Dark Romantasy Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tula
Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Dark Spot Serum with Niacinamide
Serum · Lists silicones
Daylong
Daylong Sensitive Face Mineral Cream SPF 50
Lists fragrance allergens
R+Co
DE LUXE REPARATIVE CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Kiss My Face
De-Stress 2-in-1 Body Wash & Bath Soak - Cedarwood + Bergamot
Body wash · Lists essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
De-Stress 2-in-1 Body Wash & Bath Soak - Lavender + Ylang Ylang
Body wash · Lists essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
De-Stress 2-in-1 Body Wash & Bath Soak - Lemongrass + Juniper Berry
Body wash · Lists essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
De-Stress 2-in-1 Body Wash & Bath Soak - Peppermint + Clary Sage
Body wash · Lists essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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