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
EO
Everyone Lotion 3 In 1 Coconut + Lemon
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
EO
Everyone Lotion Lavender + Aloe - Hand | Face| Body
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
EO
Everyone Soap Coconut + Lemon
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
EO
Everyone Soap Lavender + Aloe
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Shea moisture
Evolution of smooth shea better 24H moisture body lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Pestle & Mortar
Exfoliate
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Thayers
Exfoliating 2% AHA Facial Pads with Witch Hazel
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Thayers
Exfoliating 2% AHA Toner with Witch Hazel
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Baxter of California
EXFOLIATING BODY WASH
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Exfoliating Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Exfotonic gel exfoliant effet peau neuve
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Exhibitionist Ultra Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Exo-PDRN Prismatic+
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Henkel
Expert 3D Cellulaire Crème de Nuit Régénératrice
Lists fragrance, silicones
Shiseido
Expert Anti-Age Solaire Crème Protectrice SPF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Henkel
Expert Cellulaire 3D Crème Fondamentale Reconstituante Jour
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
henkel
Expert Rides 3D Activateur Hyaluronique Crème Anti-rides Nuit
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
NARS
Explicit Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones
Nivea
Express Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Express Body Lotion 48h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Express Hydration body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
MAC
Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Clarins
Extra Firming Jour
Lists fragrance, silicones
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