Phenylpropanol
Phenylpropanol is a solvent and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 48 products on Poliage, most often mascara, moisturizer and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Phenylpropanol: used to dissolve other ingredients.
What it does
Contains Phenylpropanol: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Phenylpropanol: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Phenylpropanol: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79707, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Phenylpropanol
Murad
Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Cocokind
AHA Jelly Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Sephora
Beauty insider
Lists coconut derivatives
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Baby SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Naturium
BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
PUR Cosmetics
Bio Charged Plant-Powered Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Essence
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Essence
Bye Bye Panda Eyes! Smudge-proof Volumizing And Defining Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Climax Extreme Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Yves Rocher
Crème solaire 50+ FPS SPF
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Indie Lee
Daily SPF 50 Primer
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Versed
Day Dissolve Daily Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Flutter Wink Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
John Frieda
FRIZZ esse Traumlocken
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
KVD Beauty
Full Sleeve Long + Defined Tubing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Deliplus
Gel-Champú de baño dermoprotector
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Catrice
Glam & Doll Endless Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Catrice
Hyper Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Medik8
Intelligent Retinol Smoothing Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Palladio
JELLY TINT
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Firework Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High® Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Thrive Causemetics
Lasting Mark️ Lip-Defining Stain
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Liquid Peptides
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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