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
Palladio
HYDRATING LIP OIL
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Hydrating Milky Cleanser & Makeup Remover
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pixi
Hydrating Milky Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Hydrating Milky Toner with Snow Mushroom
Toner · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Deep
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Light
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Harry’s
Hydrating Night Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Hydrating Silk Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Styling Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Murad
Hydrating Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Hydrating Toner with Squalane + Oats
Toner · Lists chemical UV filters
Equate beauty
Hydration Gel
Lists fragrance, silicones
PANTENE
Hydration sos
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Hydrator Hyaluronic Acid B5 Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost
Lists fragrance, silicones
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Aqua-Gel
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Water Gel
Lists fragrance, silicones
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
Hydro Energetic Soin Hydratant Anti-Fatigue 24H
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
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