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
Henkel
Essence Ultime Omega Repair
Lists fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
R+Co
ESSENTIAL CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Essential Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ESSENTIAL SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Essentially Enriched Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Essentially Enriched Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
eucerin eczema relief
Lists fragrance allergens
Eucerin lotion
Lists fragrance allergens
Eucerin
Eucerin Original Healing Rice Creme
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Eucerin skin calming cream
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Eucerin
Eucerin, Roughness Relief Lotion, Fragrance Free
Lists exfoliating acid
Clinique
Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Foundation · Lists silicones
Clinique
Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum Foundation SPF 15
Foundation · Lists silicones
Clinique
Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
SHEGLAM
Everlasting Love Liquid Lipstick-Emily
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
EverPure Bond Repair Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
EverPure Sulfate Free Moisture 21-in-1 Leave-In Conditioner for Dry Hair
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Every Day Coconut
Lists fragrance
every man jack 3n1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Everyday Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Oars + Alps
Everyday Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
everyone 3in1 soap
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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