Phenoxyethanol (Phenoxyethanol) is a keeps the product fresh used in skincare to broad-spectrum preservative. It's found in 1118 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
What it does
Broad-spectrum preservative
Who it's best for
A necessary ingredient that keeps products safe to use.
Present in virtually all water-based skincare to prevent bacterial growth
Generally safe at cosmetic concentrations for all skin types
Without preservatives, products would spoil rapidly after opening
Phenoxyethanol is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Phenoxyethanol?
1118 products in our database contain Phenoxyethanol. The highest-rated is Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel scoring 9.4/9.8.
Can I use Phenoxyethanol every day?
Preservatives are present at safe concentrations in nearly all skincare products and are encountered daily as part of normal product use.
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