Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 3,444 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
Dr Teal’s
Nourishing Coconut Oil Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Nourishing Honey Moisturizer
Body lotion · 16.8 oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Nourishing Lip Balm-White
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
bareMinerals
Nourishing Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance
Watsons
Nourishing micellar conditioner
500 mL · Label from Malaysia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Watsons
Nourishing micellar shampoo
500 mL · Label from Malaysia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Nourishing Oil to Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nourishing Radiance Body Lotion
Body lotion · 13.5 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
The INKEY List
Nourishing Rice Milk Hydrating Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Nourishing Secrets Ritual Restaurador
400 ml · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Nourishing Secrets Thickening Ritual Conditioner
350ml · Label from Saudi Arabia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
Nude Magique BB Cream
30 ml · Label from France · Lists parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Nude touch Pure Texture
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Nudestix
Nudies Blush Stick
Blush · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Nutri Repair 3 Huiles Démêlant soin instantané
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Nutrición go fresh crema corporal
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Unilever
Nutrición Intensiva crema de manos
75 ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Drunk Elephant
O-Bloos Rosi Glow Drops - Serum Blush with Vitamin F
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Olaplex
º7 SHINE SERUM OIL MIST
Hair styling · 80 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
The INKEY List
Oat Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · 150ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Soapbox
Oat Milk + Lavender Hydrating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Eczema Honey
Oatmeal Hand Cream
2 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tree Hut
Ocean glow mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Sachajuan
OCEAN MIST VOLUME CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
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