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
Kiss My Face
De-Stress Hand & Body Lotion - Fragrance Free
Body lotion · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kiss My Face
De-Stress Hand & Body Lotion - Lemongrass + Juniper Berry
Body lotion · Lists essential oils
Kiss My Face
De-Stress Hand & Body Lotion - Peppermint + Clary Sage
Body lotion · Lists essential oils
dead sea minerals anti-stress clay face mask
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Cationic Hydration Interlink
Deep Brilliance Reconstruct
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Johnson & Johnson
Deep Clean
Lists parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Neutrogena
Deep Clean Gentle Facial Scrub
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens
Watsons
Deep cleansing micellar conditioner
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
DHC
Deep Cleansing Oil
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Equate
Deep Cleansing Pore Strips
Lists silicones
Jergens
Deep Conditioning Shea-Cocoa Butter Blend
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cetaphil
Deep Hydration 48 Hour Activation Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Deep Moisture
Lists silicones
Neutrogena
Deep Moisture - hypoallergenic body lotion
Body lotion · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Deep Moisture - Sofort einziehende Feuchtigkeitscreme
Lists silicones
Neutrogena
Deep Moisture Body Lotion
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Deep Moisture Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Deep Moisture Body Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Deep Restoring Argan Oil Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Defense CC Créme
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid
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