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 23, 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
Fenty Skin
Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Fermented Camellia Creamy Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Fermented Rice Enzyme Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Fill + Repair Eye Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Dr. Dennis Gross
Fill + Repair Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Fireside Maple Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Fireside Maple Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dr. Dennis Gross
Firm & Bright Eye Treatment
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Olay
Firming & Hydrating Body Lotion with Collagen
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline New York
Fit Me® Oil-Free Concealer
Concealer · Lists parabens, silicones
Ben Nye
Five O’ Sharp Beard Cover
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Curlsmith
Flawless Finish Hairspray Strong Hold
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish Skincaring Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish Skincaring Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Laura Mercier
Flawless Lumière Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Séphora
Fleur de coton crème lavante mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Flor de Laranjeira & óleo de abacate
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
r.e.m. beauty
Flourishing Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Flower Fix Bi-Phase Hydrating Oil Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
Flower Milk Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Flower Beauty
Flower Pots Powder Blush
Blush · Lists carmine (from insects)
Neutrogena
fluida corpo, idratazione intensa
Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Flutter Wink Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Foaming cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
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