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
unilever
Dove Body Love Light Care Bodylotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dove Body Love Rich Nourishment Bodycrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
unilever
DOVE Crème Hydratante Corps Soie Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dove Dermacare Scalp
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove DermaSpa Crème Hydratante Corps Nutri Essence Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Unilever
Dove DermaSpa Crème Hydratante Corps Richesse Cachemire Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
dove face lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Mousse Soin Caresse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Glowing Après Shampoing Lotus Rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Unilever
Dove Lait Corps Original Pompe 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
dove lotion avacodo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Dove Men Care Cool Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove shamp daily2/1 250ml 6x
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Shampoing Blond Nutrition
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Shampoing Réparation Intense 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Surgras Gel Douche Mousse Infusée à l’Huile d’Açaï 24H de Douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove zero original 2x50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
dr teals body wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Dr Teals
Dr teals hemp body lotion
Lists silicones
Tree Hut
Dragon Fruit Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Dragon Fruit Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Uoma Beauty
Drama Bomb Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
Dream BB PURE FPS 15
Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Color Wow
Dream Coat Supernatural Spray
Hair styling · Lists silicones
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