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
L’Oréal
Elsene Liss-Intense Soin démêlant instantané
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elseve Arginine Resist X3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elsève Fibralogy Air
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
L’Oréal
Elseve Liss Caresse [MK] Shampooing perfecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Re-Nutrition Soin-crème nourrissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Elseve Total Repair Cica Crème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
L’oreal
Elvive conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
Elvive dream legnths
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Elvive Hidra [Hialurónico]
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’oreal
elvive shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Ember Rose Eternal Flame Cream Blush-Love Language
Blush · Lists silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Empowershine Satin Lip Cream
Lip · Lists fragrance
Renee Rouleau
Energy Boosting Toner
Toner · Lists essential oils
Lubriderm
English
Lists silicones
Jergens
Enriching Shea Butter Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
EOS Shea Better hand cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kate Somerville
EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Erase It All Hyaluronic Acid Makeup Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Espresso Martini Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Espresso Martini Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Espresso Martini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Olay
Essence Extract Toner Cream
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Essence
Essence I Love Extreme 01 Black Volume Mascara
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Henkel
Essence Ultîme Citrus Oil Luminous Blond Shampooing illuminant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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