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
The Ordinary
Marine Hyaluronics
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
OSEA
Marine Screen SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mario Badescu
Mario Badescu Caffeine Eye Cream, Hydrates, Revitalizes, Reduces Wrinkles, Dark Circles And Puffiness
Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Hempz
Marshmallow Clouds Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Marshmallow Lodge Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
Máscara Facial Detox L’Oréal Argila Pura Esfoliante 40g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Mascara hypoallergénique Noir 01
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Mascara perfecteur Sourcils étoffés chatain foncé
Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, carmine (from insects)
Yves Rocher
Mascara Volume Elixir - noir
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cien
Mascarilla capilar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cien
Mascarilla efecto lifting
Lists formaldehyde releasers
Deliplus
Mascarilla Plex Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Deliplus
Mascarilla violín con aceite de chia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Vichy
Masque Argile Purifiant Pores
Lists fragrance
Vichy
Masque minéral désaltérant
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Vichy
Masque Peel Double Éclat
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Unilever
Masque Réparation Miraculeuse - Timotei
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Erborian
Masque visage sublimant au magnolia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Master Camo Color Correcting Pen
Concealer · Lists parabens, silicones
Gemey Maybelline
Master precise Liquid eye-liner - Noir
Lists sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
matrix shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Matrixyl 10% + HA
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Henkel
Matt-Paste Strand Matte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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