Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 3,376 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Natural Feeling
Natural Feeling | Crema Extra Humectante
300g · Label from Colombia · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Jergens
Natural Glow Instant Sun Drops
Serum · 1 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Jergens
Natural Glow Wet Skin Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
NARS
Natural Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Natural Wunderz Menz CBD lotion
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Naturally Good Avena Naturale Nutriente
350 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Nature Moments
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens
Henkel
Nature Moments - Spülung (Marokkanisches Arganöl & Macadamiaöl)
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens
nature well extra virgin coconut oil
16 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pixi
NaturelleLip
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Johnson’s
Natusan
300ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Nautical Nonsense Palette
Lists silicones
nautilus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
AcM
NC35 Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15
1 oz (30 ml) · Label from Bolivia · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Neutrogena
Neutrogena fast absorbing hand cream
75ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Aqua Gel Dagcrème
50ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, silicones
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Eye
14g · Label from Brazil · Lists silicones
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
250ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Maelove
NIA 10 Niacinamide Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol
Dove
Niacinamide + Even Tone Cream Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Serum · 30ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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