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
First Aid Beauty
Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Hello FAB Coconut Water Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
It Cosmetics
Hello Results Wrinkle-Reducing Daily Retinol Serum-in-Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Herbal Essences
Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
hempz
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Palladio
HERBAL LIPSTICK
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tresemmé
Hidratación intensa acondicionador
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Clinique
High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
High Impact Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Clinique
High Impact Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
HIMALAYA
HIMALAYA NEEM.FACE WASH 50ML
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
HiSmile
HismileTeeth Brightening V34 Colour Corrector Serum
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
e.l.f. Cosmetics
Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
e.l.f.
Holy Hydration! Gentle Peeling Exfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Hempz
Honeycrisp Apple & Cherry Chai Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Tree Hut
Honeycrisp Spice Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Honeydew Hype Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Honeydew Hype Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
L’Oréal
Honeymania crème pour les mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Hot Streak Leave-In Protection Serum
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
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