Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 3,450 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
bareMinerals
ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Original Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 mL · Lists parabens
Jergens
Original Scent Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Sun Bum
Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Roll-On Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Sun Bum
Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Sun Bum
Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
bareMinerals
Original Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Thayers
Original Witch Hazel Facial Toner with Aloe Vera
Toner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
osea undaria algae wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Kayali
Oudgasm Rose Oud | 16 Hair Mist
Fragrance · 75ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kayali
Oudgasm Vanilla Oud | 36 Hair Mist
Fragrance · 75ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
out of Africa shea butter body lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
COVERGIRL
Outlast All-Day Ultimate Finish Foundation
Foundation · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
COVERGIRL
Outlast Lipstain
Lip · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Counter
Overnight Resurfacing Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Overnight Sensation Hydrating Sleep Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Overnight Serum
Hair styling · 3.3 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dr. Dennis Gross
Overnight Wrinkle Serum Treatment
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
henkel
Palette Blond Foncé 500 7-0
115 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 4.89
50 + 50 + 15 ml (115 ml) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, parabens
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 8.5
115 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, parabens
Tree Hut
Palm Grove Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Palm Grove Hydraglow Body Serum
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tree Hut
Palm Grove Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
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