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
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Extra Gentle Daily Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Balea
Extra power mousse style & fix 4
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters
Rimmel London
Extra Super Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Moroccanoil
Extra Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Physicians Formula
Eye Booster Lash Illusion Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Lancer
Eye Contour Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Bliss
Eye Do All Things Hydrating & Brightening Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Maelove
Eye Enhancer De-Puffing Peptide Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Uncensored Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Uncensored Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Eye Repair Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Medik8
Eyelift Peptides
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Henkel
Fa Men Kick Off 48h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Bliss
Fab Foaming 2-in-1 Gel Facial Cleanser & Exfoliator
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Face Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Cremo
Face Moisturizer
Lists fragrance allergens
Maybelline
Facestudio Master Conceal
Concealer · Lists silicones
Deliplus
facial clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Calypso
facial protection
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Maelove
Fade Away Brightening Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
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