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
Balea
Handcreme Hyaluron
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Balea
Handcreme Urea
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Balea
Handkonzentrat (strapazierte und rissige Hände)
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Too Faced
Hangover Wash The Day Away Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Happy Booster Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Harry Potter X SHEGLAM Gifted Herbologist Glitter Lipstick
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Harry Potter X SHEGLAM Happee Birthdae Harry Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Harry Potter X SHEGLAM Magic Cauldron Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
harvest gathering hand soap
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Haute Exigence Jour
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydratation
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Glo Skin Beauty
HD Mineral Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists retinoid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Ofra
HD Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ofra
HD Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
head & shoulders coconut conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Johnson’s
Head-to-toe Wash & Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Healthy Radiance Antioxidant-C Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol
ColourPop
Heart Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Sachajuan
HEAT PROTECTION HAIR CREAM
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Not Your Mother’s
Heat Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Heavenly Milk Shower Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Heightened Look
Lists silicones
Fenty Beauty
Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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