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
Neutrogena
Gel Creme Hidratante para Área dos Olhos Neutrogena Hydro Boost com 15g
Lists silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Gel Custard
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Deliplus
Gel de argán
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Gel de baño 10% urea
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Gel de Limpeza Facial CeraVe Pele Oleosa com 454g
Lists coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Gel de Limpeza Facial Neutrogena Hydro Boost
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Gel désincrustant visage
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche gommant aux pépins de framboise
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel Douche Peaux Sensibles Visage Corps Men
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel limpeza - rosto + barba
Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Gel micellar wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Cerave
Gel Moussant Cerave
Lists coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
gel nettoyant
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Biactol
Gel nettoyant action rapide
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel nettoyant visage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Gel Wet Shine Fructis 02
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Deliplus
Gel-Champú de baño dermoprotector
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Algenist
GENIUS Liquid Collagen Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Algenist
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Algenist
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Melting Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Complexion Clearing Acne Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
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