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
SHEGLAM
Matte Allure Lipstick - Chic
Lip · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Matte Allure Liquid Lipstick-True FaIth
Lip · Lists silicones
Palladio
MATTE BLUSH
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palladio
MATTE CREAM LIP COLOR
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Physicians Formula
Matte Monoi Butter Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
MatteHD Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pixi
MatteLast Liquid Lip
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
SHEGLAM
Max Impact Extreme Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Rimmel London
Maxi Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance allergens
Nivea
Maximum Hydration Deep Cleansing Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Maximum Hydration Nourishing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Doucce
Maxlash Volumizer Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens
L’Oréal
Maybelline Fit Me 220
Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte & Poreless 120 Classic Ivory Foundation
Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
L’OREAL NORGE AS
Maybelline New York SuperStay Matte Ink 65 Seductress Lipstick
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Blistex
Medicated lip balm
Lists fragrance
Ouai
Medium Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Medium Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MEGA HAIR SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Inky Lip Color
Lip · Lists silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Last High-Shine Lip Color
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Last Incognito All-Day Full Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Last Matte Lip Color
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
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