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
Medik8
Liquid Peptides Advanced MP
Serum · Lists silicones
lume deodorant
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
MAC
M·A·CStack Elevated Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
e.l.f.
Main Stain Lip Marker
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Mandelic Topical Acid 12%
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Caudalie
Moisturizing Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cosmia
Mousse coiffante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Beekman 1802
Oh! Mega Milky Oil Fermented Barrier Boosting Facial Oil
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Porescreen SPF40
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
TIRTIR
Porexel Gentle Refining Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tula
Protect + Plump
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream - Big
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Protini Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum with Lactic Acid
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Medik8
r-Retinoate Day & Night
Serum · Lists retinoid
Cosmia
Soin de jour hydratant
Lists fragrance
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Sport Stick SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Westman Atelier
Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Harry’s
Taming Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Foundation Drops with TFC8
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Medik8
Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
UP & Up restoring lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Caudalie
Vinoclean Moisturizing Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal Paris
Voluminous Panorama Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
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