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
Not Your Mother’s
Moisturizing Fragrance-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Jasön
Moisturizing gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
CeraVe
Moisturizing Lotion
Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Relief Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
Mojave Adjusters
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Moroccanoil
Molding Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Allies of Skin
Molecular Barrier Recovery Cream Balm
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Allies of Skin
Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Mon coffret douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Versed
Mood Lighting Glow Drops
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Moonlight Glow Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
moonlight glow whipped body butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
The Body Shop
Moringa Body Butter
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Moringa Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Moringa Shine & Protection Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Moroccan oil body lotion
Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
moroccan rose foaming gel wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Moroccan Rose Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Moroccan Rose Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mother Fluffer Cloud Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Cosmia
mousse à raser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Cosmia
Mousse coiffante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Dermalogica
Multi Active Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
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