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
Lotus Water Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Lotus Water Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Déodorant Femme Bille Douceur Huile d’Argan & Lavande Vegan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Déodorant Femme Bille Soin Beurre de Murumuru & Rose Vegan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Love Dive Tender Heart Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Love Stained Lip Tint Marker-Bright Side
Lip · Lists sulfates
Dove
Love Those Bold Curls Defined Curls Leave-In Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
PUR Cosmetics
Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Pixi
Lower Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Vegamour
Loyalty: UPLIFT Volumizing Styling Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Watsons
Lubricant jelly
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lubriderm
Lubriderm Intense Skin Repair
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lubriderm
Lubriderm Intensive Care
Lists fragrance
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 15
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 50
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tatcha
Luminous Deep Hydration Firming Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Tatcha
Luminous Deep Hydration Lifting Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Luminous Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Kenra Professional
Luxe One Leave-In
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - Alpine Tea Tree
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - Aspen Air
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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