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
Maybelline
Dream Cushion Fresh Face Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Dream Fresh BB Cream
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Dream Long Liss Shampoo Super Liss
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Dream long super aufbau shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer
Concealer · Lists parabens, silicones
Gemey Maybelline
Dream Mat Mousse
Lists parabens, silicones
Gemey
Dream Mat Mousse 48 Beige ensoleillé
Lists parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Dream Matte Mousse Foundation
Foundation · Lists parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Dream Pure BB Cream
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Dae
Dream Veil Hair + Body Fragrance Mist - Vanilla Dae Beam
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Maybelline
Dream Velvet Soft Matte Hydrating Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Pacifica
Dreamlit Illuminating Facial Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Palladio
DREAMY MATTE LIPSTICK
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Verb
Dry Shampoo Powder
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Pond’s
Dry Skin Cream
Lists fragrance, parabens
Moroccanoil
Dry Texture Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Thayers
Drying-Alcohol Free Witch Hazel & Unscented Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Dual Stylers Liss & Pump-Up
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Palladio
DUAL WET & DRY POWDER FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists retinoid, silicones
Duradry Deep Cleansing Wash Aqua
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Balea
Duschgel Jamaica Vibes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Dynamatte Boom Long-Lasting Matte Lipstick (Ember Rose Ver.)-Bliss
Lip · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Dynamatte Boom Long-Lasting Matte Lipstick-Rule Breaker
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
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