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
Wonderskin
Infinite Rizz Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Wonderskin
Infinite Rizz Mascara - Black
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Rituals
Infinity Organic Mandarin & Mint lotion ultra soignante pour les mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Ingrown Hair Pads with BHA + AHA
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Beauty Bakerie
InstaBake 3-in-1 Hydrating Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Color Correcting Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Makeup
Foundation · Lists parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Instant Perfector 4 In 1 Glow Makeup
Foundation · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind® Eraser Multi-Use Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
ColourPop
Instant Crush Cream Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ColourPop
Instant Crush Lip & Cheek Balm
Blush · Lists silicones
Laura Geller
Instant Enhancer Buildable Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Cucumber & Green Tea Scent
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Deep Moisture
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Glowing Mango Butter
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Sensitive Skin
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Shea Butter with Warm Vanilla
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Aussie
INSTANT FREEZE MOUSSE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Aussie
INSTANT VOLUME MOUSSE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Medik8
Intelligent Retinol Eye TR
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Matte
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Original
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
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