Ingredient
Phenoxyethanol
Worth watching
Some people do better without it. Worth swapping when you can.
What it is
A widely used beauty preservative.
Why it’s used
Stops the jar growing a science project.
What to know
Generally accepted at low levels. We still flag it for pregnancy as extra care, not a panic.
Who should skip
Pregnancy, very reactive skin.
A gentler swap
A different preservative system, or a formula you finish quickly.
You’ll see it in
Serums, lotions, wipes.
- Extra care in pregnancy
- Extra care for children
Found in
- Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless24
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost49
- L'Oreal Paris True Match49
- CeraVe Foaming Cleanser49
- CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser49
- CeraVe Moisturising Cream49
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 5049
- Nivea Soft49
- La Roche-Posay Effaclar Gel49
- Simple Kind to Skin49
- Maybelline Fit Me Foundation49
- Garnier Micellar Water49