Phenoxyethanol

Appears on 10 avoid lists

Included in 1439 routines

Summary

Function Not specified
Irritancy risk
LOW
WIMJ Team

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Products with Phenoxyethanol

Taro - Adapalene 0.1% USP Gel Taro Adapalene 0.1% USP Gel
Works for:
  • Anti-blemish
  • Anti-aging
  • Evens skin tone
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • adapalene
The Ordinary - UV Filters Serum SPF 45 The Ordinary UV Filters Serum SPF 45
Works for:
  • Sun protection
  • Anti-aging
  • Anti-blemish
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • Avobenzone
  • butyloctyl salicylate
  • glycerin
Medik8 - C-TETRA™ ADVANCED GEL-SERUM Medik8 C-TETRA™ ADVANCED GEL-SERUM
Works for:
  • Anti-aging
  • Evens skin tone
  • Moisturizing
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
  • Oatmeal extract
  • acetyl glucosamine
Beyond Pigment - Brightening Kojic Acid Lotion Beyond Pigment Brightening Kojic Acid Lotion
Works for:
  • Exfoliation
  • Moisturizing
  • Evens skin tone
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • niacinamide
  • glycolic acid
  • butyrospermum parkii butter
Nakery - Collagen Cushion Pressed :Serum Nakery Collagen Cushion Pressed :Serum
Works for:
  • Anti-aging
  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-oxidation
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • hydroxypinacolone retinoate
  • retinol
  • acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester
Transparent Lab - Gentle Rejuvenation Serum Transparent Lab Gentle Rejuvenation Serum
Works for:
  • Anti-aging
  • Anti-oxidation
  • Exfoliation
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • niacinamide
  • retinol
  • cholesterol
Peter Thomas Roth - Water Drench Hyaluronic Jelly Moisturizer Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Jelly Moisturizer
Works for:
  • Moisturizing
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • lactic acid
  • panthenol
  • glycerin
302 Professional - 302 SULFUR CLEANSER | The Classic Sulfur Treatment Cleanser For Oily Skin & Breakouts, Fragrance-Free 302 Professional 302 SULFUR CLEANSER | The Classic Sulfur Treatment Cleanser For Oily Skin & Breakouts, Fragrance-Free
Works for:
  • Anti-blemish
  • Cleansing
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • sulfur
  • glycerin
  • carbomer
Endota - Overnight Glow Treatment Endota Overnight Glow Treatment
Works for:
  • Anti-aging
  • Exfoliation
  • Evens skin tone
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • retinol
  • glycolic acid
  • panthenol
Tula - H₂Oasis Tula H₂Oasis
Works for:
  • Moisturizing
  • Evens skin tone
Irritancy risk:
Key ingredients:
  • alpha-arbutin
  • ceramide np
  • glycerin
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Questions

NaomiSRQ NaomiSRQ
last year

Is this ingredient considered an endocrine disruptor?

I have read that this ingredient is harmful and is regulated in Europe, but not in the US or Canada. It also causes a moderately severe reaction to those allergic to it. I'm curious as to why you ... Read more

Ingredient: Phenoxyethanol
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