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
St. Ives
Hydrating
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Brickell Men’s Products
Hydrating Body Lotion - FINAL SALE
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Brickell Men’s Products
Hydrating Body Lotion (100% off)
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Hydrating Cleanser
Lists fragrance, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Hydrating Coconut Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
sukin
Hydrating Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Hydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramides
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
The INKEY List
Hydrating Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Hydrating Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Hydrating Eye Gel-Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Duke Cannon
Hydrating Face Wash
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Hydrating facial cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Hydrating Gel Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Hydrating Gel Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Thayers
Hydrating Lavender Facial Toner with Aloe Vera
Toner · Lists fragrance
Laura Geller
Hydrating Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance
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