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
Maelove
Hydro Relief Peptides & Amino Acids Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Baxter of California
HYDRO SALVE BODY LOTION
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Pacifica
Hydrodew Vegan Mucin Barrier Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
trend it up
Hydrostay Silky Serum Foundation
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Catrice
Hyper Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
HyperFix Fading Toner
Toner · Lists essential oils
R+Co
HYPERLINK Fiber Stretch Pomade
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
CeraVe
Hyrdrating Cream To Foam Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Juvia’s Place
I Am Magic Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Juvia’s Place
I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Juvia’s Place
I am My Skin Foundation Sticks
Foundation · Lists silicones
Essence
I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Essence
I Love Extreme Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
I Love Extreme Volume Mascara Waterproof
Mascara · Lists silicones
Essence
I love flaw less skin
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Vichy
Idéalia - Sérum activateur d’éclat
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Vichy
Idéalia Eyes
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Revlon
Illuminance Protect + Moisturize Primer SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Alpha-H
Illuminating Enzyme Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
MAC
In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
Indecent Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Null
Indigo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tatcha
Indigo Overnight Repair
Serum · Lists silicones
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