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
CHI
Aloe Vera Curl Enhancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Instituto Español
Aloe Vera, body cream / Crema corporal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Ordinary
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Alpha Arbutin Serum 2%
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Aspen Air
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Bergamot Grove
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - California Coast
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Deep Sea Glacier
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Eucalyptus Spearmint
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Fresh Ocean Splash
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Mandarin Woods
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Laura Geller
Always There Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Hourglass
Ambient Lighting Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Ambre solaire 30FPS
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Aftersun
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Bébé à l’ombre Sensitive Expert +
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Enfant Sensitive Expert +
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Enfant Sensitive Expert FPS 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
AMBRE SOLAIRE Hydra 24H Sonnenschutz-Spray (SPF 30)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ambre solaire Sensitive expert +
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
ambre solaire sensitive expert+ (50+)
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire UV Ski 30 Combi 2in1 Crème protectrice + Stick lèvres protecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Drunk Elephant
Amino Rain Glasswater Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
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