Phenylethyl Resorcinol
Phenylethyl Resorcinol is an antioxidant ingredient. It’s in 6 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, serum and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Phenylethyl Resorcinol: antioxidant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 83043, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Phenylethyl Resorcinol
Garnier
Brightening serum
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Garnier
Clearly Brighter Anti-Sun Damage* Daily Moisturizer SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Creme para Olheiras La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Olhos
Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Garnier solar ambre anti-age super UV
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Murad
Renewing Face Cleansing Cream
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
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