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
L’Oréal
Anti-transpirant Narta Homme Peau parfaite
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Anti-transpirant Narta Peau parfaite
Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid
L’Oréal Paris
Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Derma E
Anti-Wrinkle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Anti-Wrinkle Renewal Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, retinoid
Derma E
Anti-Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
Dove
Antibacterial Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Antioxidant Tetrapeptide Soothing Treatment
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
eucerin
antipigment
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Fekkai
Apple Cider Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Apple Crumble Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Apple Crumble Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Cien
Après shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
l-oreal
Après soleil, lait hydratant apaisant au concentré de cactus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Head & Shoulders
Après-shampooing Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
l-oreal
Après-Shampooing Soin démêlant hydratant sans silicone eau de coco aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cien
Après-Soleil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
Apricot Dream Cheek & Lip Cream Stack
Lip · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Apricot nail & cuticle oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Balea
Aqua Feuchtigkeits Creme-Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Palladio
AQUA FORCE MASCARA WATERPROOF + DEFINING
Mascara · Lists silicones
Deliplus
Aqua styling
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Vichy
Aqua Thermal - Baume Éveil Regard
Lists silicones
Vichy
Aqua Thermale Crème Riche - Tube 40ml
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
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