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
Catrice
Glam In Gold Glow Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
SHEGLAM
Glaze Daze Lip Gloss-Rose Tea
Lip · Lists silicones
Revlon
Glimmer Blush Drops
Blush · Lists silicones
Revlon
Glimmer Brightening Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Henkel
Gliss Hair Repair Asia Liss Après-shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Henkel
Gliss Kur Color Schutz 2-Phasen Elixier
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Gliss Kur Hair Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Henkel
GLISS KUR Total Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Gloss Bomb Cream Color Drip Lip Cream
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid
Balea
Glossy blond Spülung, naturblondes und blondiertes Haar
Lists fragrance, silicones
e.l.f.
Glossy Lip Stain
Lip · Lists silicones
Tula
Glow + Get It
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maelove
Glow Maker Vitamin C Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
MAC
Glow Play Cushiony Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Pixi
Glow Tonic
Toner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Pixi
Glow-y Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dove
Glowing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Glowing Cherry Blossom Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The INKEY List
Glycerin Gentle Purifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Glycolic + Gloss Shine Boosting Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
Naturium
Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10%
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
The INKEY List
Glycolic Acid Toner
Toner · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
NeoStrata
Glycolic Microdermabrasion Face Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Skinfix
Glycolic Renewing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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