Ingredients / Phenoxyethanol
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Phenoxyethanol

Explained

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

See all 37,486 products with Phenoxyethanol

Users who like it
3%
Users who avoid it
97%

What it does

Preservative Tending to preserve or capable of preserving.

Alternative names

2-Phenoxyethanol

Prevalence

Common Percentage of products that contain it
39.9%
Top categories
Makeup
Treatments
Cleansers
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
0% to 2%

References

onlinelibrary.wiley.com pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Products with Phenoxyethanol

Asterwood Naturals Hyaluronic Acid
Asterwood Naturals
Hyaluronic Acid
Serum
Concentration: 2%
Cancer Council Face Day Wear Fluid Matte SPF 50+
Cancer Council
Face Day Wear Fluid Matte SPF 50+
Sunscreen
Concentration: 1%
Kat Burki Form Control Marine Collagen Gel
Kat Burki
Form Control Marine Collagen Gel
Serum
Concentration: 1%
Kat Burki Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream
Kat Burki
Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream
General Moisturizer
Concentration: 1%
Truth & Beauty C Radiance Serum Beginner's Version
Truth & Beauty
C Radiance Serum
Serum
Concentration: 1%
QV Flare Up Cream
QV
Flare Up Cream
Body Treatment
Concentration: 1%
Truth & Beauty C Radiance Serum Advance Version
Truth & Beauty
C Radiance Serum
Serum
Concentration: 1%
Makeup Artist's Choice Bellevolve 1% Retinol
Makeup Artist's Choice
Bellevolve 1% Retinol
Facial Treatment
Concentration: 1%
The Feelist Do Not Disturb Extra Strength Body Cream
The Feelist
Do Not Disturb Extra Strength Body Cream
General Moisturizer
Concentration: 1%
Kollekt The Hydrator
Kollekt
The Hydrator
General Moisturizer
Concentration: 1%
KUMANO COSME Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++
KUMANO COSME
Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++
Body Lotion
Concentration: 0.9%
Herbario Butterfy Pea Cleanser
Herbario
Butterfy Pea Cleanser
Face Cleanser
Concentration: 0.7%
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CosIng Data

CosIng ID 36522
INCI Name PHENOXYETHANOL
EC #  204-589-7
Ph. Eur. Name phenoxyethanolum
All Functions Preservative