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
Herbal Essences
Lightweight Hair Volumizing Hairspray for Strong Hold
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Lightweight Hair Volumizing Hairspray Twin Pack for Strong Hold
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Lightweight Matte Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Like Magic 12HR Full Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Like Magic Color Correcting Concealer-White
Concealer · Lists silicones
Yardley London
Lily of the Valley Silky Smooth Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Limited Edition Palo Santo & Sage Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Strawberry + Kiwi Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kandoo
Lingettes - toilette Kandoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Pampers
Lingettes bébé New Baby Sensitive
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Cosmia
Lingettes démaquillantes fraicheur
Lists fragrance, retinoid
Cosmia
Lingettes démaquillantes tous types de peaux
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Lingettes ultra-fraîches à l’eau nettoyante
Lists fragrance
Wet n Wild
Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Ben Nye
Lip Colors
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
e.l.f.
Lip Exfoliator
Lip · Lists fragrance
Laneige
Lip Glowy Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Palladio
LIP MASK
Lip · Lists fragrance
Rare Beauty
Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
MAC
Lipglass
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
MAC
Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
MAC
Lipglass Blow Plumping Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
MAC
Lipglass Cushion High-Pigment Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Pixi
LipGlow
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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