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
Maybelline
Affinitone 30 Sand Beige
Lists parabens, silicones
Adidas
After sport Body hair face 3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
After sun
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
After Sun Hidratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
NARS
Afterglow Lip Oil
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Afterglow Lip Shine
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Afterglow Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
NARS
Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Age Bright Clearing Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Age Defender Dual Action Exfoliating Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Nivea
Age Defense Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Age Defense Instant Hydrating Face Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Apricot Probiotic Cleansing Milk
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Blossom + Leaf Toning Refresher
Toner · Lists essential oils
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Goji Peptide Perfecting Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Hyaluronic DMAE Lift & Firm Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
age fighter
Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Dermalogica
Age Reversal Eye Complex
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
AgeDefy
AgeDefy soin après-shampoing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tatcha
Ageless Enriching Renewal Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Almay
Ageless Hydrating Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Tatcha
Ageless Revitalizing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Tatcha
Ageless Revitalizing Neck Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
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