Phenoxyethanol

preservativeCAS: 122-99-6

Widely-used preservative. Effective against gram-negative bacteria. Generally safe at 1% or below. Preferred alternative to parabens.

Safety Ratings

Safety4/5
Comedogenic0/5
Irritancy1/5
EWG Score4/10

Skin Type Compatibility

oily
4/5
dry
4/5
sensitive
3/5
combination
4/5
normal
4/5

Functions

preservativeantimicrobial

Regulatory Status

EU
restrictedmax 1%
KR
restrictedmax 1%
US
approved

Products Containing This Ingredient

Crème pour la peau ClassicCien
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Hydratant Matifiant Soin de jour PH7Henkel
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Hydro Boost Aqua-GelNeutrogena
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Nivea Men CremeNivea
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Hydro Energetic Soin Hydratant Anti-Fatigue 24HL'Oréal
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Hyalurogel Gel-Crème Hydratant Intensif 24HMixa
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Stop Rides Soin Hydratant Anti-rides d'expression BosweloxL'Oréal
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Baume apaisant, Après rasage + Soin visage, 2 en 1Mennen
#23Amazon
Ultra Facial CreamL'Oréal
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Q10 Plus Soin de jour FPS 15Nivea
#22Amazon
crème de soin hydratanteCarrefour
#8Amazon
Active Age Soin anti-rides DNAgeNivea
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Nivea SoftNivea
#23Amazon
Anti-Fatigue Crème visage hydratante Effet immédiatNivea Men
#24Amazon
Age Perfect Soin Ré-hydratant JourL'Oréal
#36Amazon
Soin hydratantBiocura
#36Amazon
Expert Rides 3D Activateur Hyaluronique Crème Anti-rides NuitHenkel
#36Amazon
Crème visage et corpsCosmia
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Q10 plus C Anti-rides + EnergieNivea
#26Amazon

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