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
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - California Coast
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - Fresh Ocean Splash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - Mandarin Woods
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Lychee Kiss Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
MAC
M·A·C Locked Kiss Ink 24HR Lipcolour
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
MAC
M·A·C Studio Face and Body Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
MAC
M·A·CStack Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
MAC
M·A·CStack Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
cien
madame glamour
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Stila
Made-U-Lash Length & Define Tubing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ofra
Magic Roulette Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Jeffree Star Cosmetics
Magic Star Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Magic Touch Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Stila
Magnum XXX Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Patrick Ta
Major Moisture Smoothing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Patrick Ta
Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Patrick Ta
Major Skin Soft Blur Brightening Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Morphe
Make It Big Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Bliss
Makeup Melt Jelly Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Le Labo
Mandarin SHOWER GEL
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Naturium
Mandelic Topical Acid 12%
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
The Body Shop
Mango Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
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