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
Curél
Foaming Facial Wash
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
foaming hand soap
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Alaffia
Foaming Hand Soap
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
J.R. Watkins
Foaming Hand Soap, Savon Moussant pur. Our les mains
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Matrix
Food For Soft Multi-Use Hair Oil Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Lavilin
Foot Deodorant Fragrance Free
Deodorant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
For Men Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Forming Cream Power Flex
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Neutrogena
Formule Norvégienne Deep Moisture Sensitive
Lists silicones
Colomer
Formule ZP 11 Cheveux Gras
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Colomer
Formule ZP11 Cheveux Normaux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Palladio
FOUNDATION PRIMER
Foundation · Lists silicones
Allies of Skin
Founder’s Essence 56 Ellagic & P.A.D. Light Reflecting Fluid
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Dove
Fragrance Free Moisture Hypoallergenic Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Lavilin
Fragrance Free Roll-on Deodorant
Deodorant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Curlsmith
Fragrance-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Fragrance-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Free Mini Kajal Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Doucce
Freematic Blush Mono
Blush · Lists silicones
Camille Rose
Fresh Curl
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Henkel
Fresh it Up! Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Fresh Nude Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Bubble
Fresh Start Gel Facial Cleanser For All Skin Types
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
FRIENDS
Blush · Lists silicones
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