preservative

Phenoxyethanol

Evidenceformulation · Tier 4Irritation riskLowIn products5,255

The research

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative backed by documented evidence (evidence tier 4 of 4). We track 2 studies for it, 1 reporting a positive effect.

Read the research — 2 studies

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2019 · systematic review

This safety review concludes phenoxyethanol has broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity with only a weak effect on resident skin flora, is a rare sensitizer, and is deemed safe by the EU SCCS for all consumers including children up to 1%; systemic adverse effects occurred in animals only at roughly 200-fold higher exposure than from cosmetics.

BMC Veterinary Research · 2011 · in vitro

In Franz-cell in-vitro experiments on cat, dog, cow and horse skin, 2-phenoxyethanol (2% in an octenidine antiseptic) permeated through all skin samples — highest in equine, then bovine, canine and feline — and was found in stratum corneum and dermis, leading the authors to flag its high dermal absorption for further toxicological evaluation.

Products with Phenoxyethanol

In 5,255 products — most often serums (1699), moisturizers (1669), cleansers (553), from $4.00 to $1786.24. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.

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ELEMIS

ELEMIS

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads (14 Pads)

Serum – for Dryness, Dark spots & hyperpigmentation

$25.00

★★★★★4.9(2,715)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • RelevantUneven texture
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
  • RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasmaPerioral DermatitisSeborrheic Dermatitis

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads (14 Pads) is a exfoliant by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Lactic Acid.

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ELEMIS

ELEMIS

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 (50ml)

Sunscreen – for Dryness

$145.0050ml · $2.90/ml

★★★★★4.8(7,510)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 (50ml) is a sunscreen by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.

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SkinMedica

SkinMedica

SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (6 fl. oz.)

Exfoliant – for Acne & breakouts, Blackheads

$48.00177.4ml · $0.27/ml

★★★★★4.8(1,084)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • ExcellentAcne & breakouts
  • ExcellentBlackheads
  • StrongDark spots & hyperpigmentation

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea

SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (6 fl. oz.) is a exfoliant by SkinMedica. Key ingredients include Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract.

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SkinCeuticals

SkinCeuticals

SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub (5 fl. oz.)

Exfoliant

$40.00147.9ml · $0.27/ml

★★★★★4.8(1,696)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasis

SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub (5 fl. oz.) is a exfoliant by SkinCeuticals. Key ingredients include Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine.

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SkinMedica

SkinMedica

SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 (1 fl. oz.)

Serum

$96.0029.6ml · $3.25/ml

★★★★★4.8(766)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • StrongDark spots & hyperpigmentation
  • StrongFine lines & wrinkles
  • RelevantRedness & sensitivity

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasis

SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 (1 fl. oz.) is a retinoid treatment by SkinMedica. Key ingredients include Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin.

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SkinMedica

SkinMedica

SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.25 (1 fl. oz.)

Serum

$64.0029.6ml · $2.16/ml

★★★★★4.8(556)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • StrongDark spots & hyperpigmentation
  • StrongFine lines & wrinkles
  • RelevantRedness & sensitivity

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasis

SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.25 (1 fl. oz.) is a retinoid treatment by SkinMedica. Key ingredients include Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Squalane.

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Lancôme

Lancôme

Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml

Moisturizer

$92.4650ml · $1.85/ml

★★★★★4.8(718)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • StrongFine lines & wrinkles

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasmaPerioral Dermatitis

Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml is a peptide serum by Lancôme. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol.

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Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder DayWear Sheer Tint Release Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Moisturizer SPF15 50ml

Moisturizer

$57.1550ml · $1.14/ml

★★★★★4.8(581)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
  • RelevantUneven texture

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisPerioral DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma
ELEMIS

ELEMIS

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (50ml)

Moisturizer – for Dryness

$145.0050ml · $2.90/ml

★★★★★4.8(3,499)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (50ml) is a antioxidant serum by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate SE.

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Omorovicza

Omorovicza

Omorovicza Illuminating Moisturiser (50ml)

Moisturizer

$120.6550ml · $2.41/ml

★★★★★4.8(816)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Omorovicza Illuminating Moisturiser (50ml) is a antioxidant serum by Omorovicza. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Jojoba Oil.

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Educational information, not medical advice. Study findings summarise the cited research and may not reflect every formulation.