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
Live Tinted
HUESKIN Serum Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Stila
HUGE Extreme Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palmer’s
huile de coco lait hydratant corps
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Eucerin
hyalluron Filler + 3x effect
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Elvive
Hyaluron + Plump Hydrating Conditioner with Hyaluronic Acid for Dry Hair
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The INKEY List
Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Hyaluronic Care 48h Sensitiv
Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Hyaluronic Hydrating Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Olay
Hyaluronic MINI Ultralight Gel
Serum · Lists silicones
Olay
Hyaluronic Ultralight Gel
Serum · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Hydra Energetic Bille glacée Yeux anti-poches + anti-cernes
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clarins
Hydra Sculpt Soin Restructurant ClarinsMen
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Yves Rocher
Hydra végétal
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Fenty Skin
Hydra Vizor Broad Spectrum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Moisturizer
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Clarins
Hydra-Essentiel Bi-Sérum Intensif Anti-Soif
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Renee Rouleau
Hydraboost Rescue Creme
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
Kate Somerville
HydraKate Pro-Collagen Lip Oil Elixir
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
henkel
Hydratant Matifiant Soin de jour PH7
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Biore
Hydrate & Glow Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hydrate + Restore Honey Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Hydrate Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Not Your Mother’s
Hydrate Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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