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 22, 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
PUR Cosmetics
Joystick Exfoliating Deep Pore Clay Cleansing Stick
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Juicy Mask Radiance / Éclat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
SHEGLAM
Just Kissed Lipstick Crayon-Red Velvet
Lip · Lists fragrance
Kate Somerville
KateCeuticals Lifting Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
SHEGLAM
Keep It Up Curl Protect & Hold 2-In-1 Styling Treatment
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
ELEVEN
Keep My Curl Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
CHI
Keratin K-Trix 5 Smoothing Treatment
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Garnier
Keratin sleek
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Henkel
Kératine Color 4.6 Châtain Chocolat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, salicylic acid
Henkel
Kératine Color Châtain Clair Subtil 6.0
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
La Roche-Posay
Kerium DS
Lists fragrance, silicones
Kiss My Face
Kids Citrus Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists essential oils
Nivea sun
Kids protege & cuida
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
up & up
Kids’ Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
khiel’s
kiehl’s ultra facial cleanser
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kirkland Moisture Conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
kirkland signature
Lists fragrance
Vaseline
Kiss of Petals
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
The Body Shop
Kistna Hair & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Urban Hydration
Kiwi & Pomegranate Micellar Cleansing Water
Lists fragrance, retinoid
Lacura
Körperlotion (soft)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Naturium
KP Body Scrub & Mask
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
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