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
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Ocean Pop Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Rainbow Mango Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Rainbow Mango Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Sugar Sky Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Sugar Sky Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Garnier
LISCI CHERATINA Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
live clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
CeraVe
Loção Hidratante Para Pele Seca e Extra Seca
Lists silicones
Instituto Español
Loción corporal Arnica Piernas Cansadas
Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Loción corporal calm
Lists fragrance, silicones
Deliplus
Loción Corporal Hidrata
Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Locion rosa
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
SHEGLAM
Lock & Go Long-Lasting Cushion Foundation-Linen
Foundation · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Locked in Strong Hold Twist & Braid Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Long-n-Lifted Tubing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Kristin Ess
Loose Styling Powder
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Loreal
Loreal Pure-Claly Mask Clear & Comfort
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, parabens, silicones
Palmer’s
Lotion de massage Anti Vergertures
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cien
Lotion pour le corps hydratante
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lotion purifiante
Lists silicones
Eucerin
Lotion Sun Protection kids SPF 50+
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Henkel
Lotion tonique apaisante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, chemical UV filters
Cien
Lotion tonique fraîcheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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