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
SHEGLAM
Lashlighter Mega Boost Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
bPerfect
Lashout Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens
bareMinerals
LASHTOPIA Mega Volume Mineral-Based Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
LaSource hand therapy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish Extreme Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Mirabella Beauty
Lasting Lash Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Laura Geller
Lasting Love Longwearing Lip Color
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laura Geller
Laura’s Essentials Toasty Treasures 12 Multi Finish Eyeshadows, 1 Highlighter, 1 Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Eden BodyWorks
Lavender Aloe Anti-Breakage Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Eden BodyWorks
Lavender Aloe Smoothing Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Jergens
Lavender Dreams Shea Fusion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Lavender Ice Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Jergens
Lavender Lotion Bursts
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dr. Teal’s
Lavender scrub
Lists fragrance, retinoid
Catrice
Lazy Day All In One Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Chantecaille
Le Camouflage Stylo
Concealer · Lists silicones
l-oreal
Le Masque Merveilleux Huiles d’Argan et Camélia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Sachajuan
LEAVE IN CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ouai
Leave In Conditioner Melrose Place
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ouai
Leave in Conditioner North Bondi
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Ouai
Leave In Conditioner St Barts Scent
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Moroccanoil
Leave-in Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, silicones
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