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 23, 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
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical Clear
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Moroccanoil
Intense Curl Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Intense Healing Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Intense Healing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones
Naturium
Intense Overnight Sleeping Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
johnson-johnson
Intense Repair
Lists fragrance
Dr. Dennis Gross
Intense Wrinkle Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
L’Oréal
Intensif 7 jours
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Intensif 7 jours Lait Hydratant Apaisant au L-Bifidus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
bPerfect
IntensifEYE Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Vaseline
Intensive Care Non-greasy Lotion
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Vaseline
Intensive Care Nourishing Moisture
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Lacura
Intensive Hand Cream
Lists silicones
AmLactin
Intensive Healing Lotion with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Sachajuan
INTENSIVE LEAVE IN CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dermalogica
Intensive Moisture Balance
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Dermalogica
Intensive Moisture Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
INTENSIVE REPAIR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
INTENSIVE REPAIR SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Invigorate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Mirabella Beauty
Invincible For All Anti-Aging HD Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Invincible For All Pure Press Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists retinoid
Curlsmith
Invincible Volume Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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