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
Maybelline
Great Lash Big Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Great Lash Clear Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens
L’Oréal
Green Labs Pinea-C Brightening Gel Washable Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
GREEN MAGIC Centella + Ceramides Soothing Face Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Le Labo
Grooming DEODORANT
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
groovi beauty
Lists fragrance, silicones
Garnier
Grow Strong 2 In 1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Grow Strong Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Garnier
Grow Strong Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Guava Hydrating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Heavy On Hold Extreme Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Guava Vitamin C Bright-Eye Gel Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glow Recipe
Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Pixi
H2O SkinTint
Foundation · Lists silicones
Tula
H₂Oasis
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Ouai
Hair & Body Fragrance Mist St. Barts Scent
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Garnier
Hair Bomb Proteína
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Garnier
Hair Filler Inner Fiber Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Aussie
HAIR INSURANCE LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Hair Moisturizing Maximum Hold Hairspray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Sachajuan
HAIR MOUSSE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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