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
Bliss
Invisible Daily Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
its a 10 coily miracle product
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Lida
Jabón 100% natural de glicerina
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
The Body Shop
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Cleansing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Shea moisture
jamais annoncé black castor oil
Lists fragrance allergens
Pacifica
Jasmine Milk Hydrating Glazing Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Jelly Soap
Body wash · Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Wet n Wild
Jelly Drip Lip Glaze
Lip · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
ColourPop
Jelly Glow: Lip & Cheek Jelly
Blush · Lists fragrance
e.l.f.
Jelly Pop Glow Reviver Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Palladio
JELLY TINT
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Jergens Deep Restoring Argan Oil Infused
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Jergens
Jergens Oil-Infused Hydrating Coconut
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
joelle monet-Ageless Moisturizer renew & revive
Lists retinoid
Johnson
Lists fragrance, silicones
johnson and Johnson baby lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Johnson’s Head to Toe Wash and Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
JOLLY RANCHER Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
joy works body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Joy Works Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates
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