Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 3,449 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 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
Clear
Perfume Warm Forest Shampoo
120 ml · Label from Cambodia · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Perles de Q10 sérum concentré
40 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Henkel
PERSIL Lessive Liquide Éco-Recharge Naturissime Un Air de Provence 1,485l 27 Lavages
1485 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Flower Beauty
Petal Pout Lip Color
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Flower Beauty
Petal Pout Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea Sun
Pflegende Sonnenmilch - LSF 50+ Sehr Hoch
200 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dr. Dennis Gross
pH Balance Replenishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Winky Lux
pH Cheeky Glaze Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Physicians Formula
pH Matchmaker pH Powered Lip Gloss
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wet n Wild
Photo Focus Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Wet n Wild
Photo Focus Dewy Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Wet n Wild
Photo Focus Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Revlon
PhotoReady Lift & Fill Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones
Catrice
Pillow Plush Peptide Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Pineapple & Passion Fruit Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Pineapple Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Pink Champagne Daily Moisturizing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Pink Champagne Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Pink Champagne Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tree Hut
Pink Champagne Hydraglow Body Serum
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Pink Champagne Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Pink Hibiscus Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · 18 fl oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
pink hibiscus fragrance mist
Fragrance · 6 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Pink Hibiscus Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
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