Very Disliked
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Preservatives are used to prevent the growth of bacteria and mold in products. They are typically used in cosmetic products to help extend the shelf life of the product.
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 42,182 products with Phenoxyethanol
Users who like it
4%
Users who avoid it
96%
What it does
Preservative
Tending to preserve or capable of preserving.
Prevalence
Common
Percentage of products that contain it
40.1%
Top categories
Makeup
Treatments
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
0% to
7%
References
Products with Phenoxyethanol
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
36522
INCI Name
PHENOXYETHANOL
EC #
 204-589-7
Ph. Eur. Name
phenoxyethanolum
All Functions
Preservative
