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
Sukin
Aquaboost 3D Hyaluronic Acid Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Vichy
AQUALIA THERMAL - Crème riche
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Arber Hair & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
love beauty and planet
argan oil & lavander lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Hask
Argan oil repairing shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Josie Maran
Argan Sun Milk Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 33
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Argireline Solution 10%
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
As I Am
As I Am Coconut Co-Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
As i am
As I Am Curling Jelly
Lists fragrance
K18
AstroLift™ reparative volume spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Auchan - bain de bouche - fraicheur 0% alcool - 500ml
Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
Aurora Nights Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Aveda
AVEDA Sun Care Protective Hair Veil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
sensitive skin
Aveeno
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
aveeno active naturals positively radiant body lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Aveeno
Aveeno Kids Bubble Bath
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Lux
AVON DE BEAUTE
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Avon Moisture Therapy Intense Healing
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Avon
Avon Naturales Cabello Aguacate y Macadamia Maxima Hidratación Crema para Peinar
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Avon
Avon Skin So Soft Soft Smooth Creme Depilatori
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Curlsmith
Awestruck Definition Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Unilever
Axe Gel Cheveux Adrénaline Fixation Extrême 125ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
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