PHENOXYETHANOL is graded B** (Low Concern) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under Sephora Clean (Restricted).
PHENOXYETHANOL
Safety grade: B**
This preservative is permitted in EU cosmetics up to a maximum concentration under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. To be sold legally in the EU or UK, a product must stay within this limit.
This ingredient preserves cosmetic products by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, helping to keep the product safe and effective throughout its use.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- Sephora Clean — Restricted
- EU COSING — Restricted use
Last verified: June 9, 2026
Other Preservative ingredients
- SODIUM BENZOATE — Grade C
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- POTASSIUM SORBATE — Grade B
- BENZOIC ACID — Grade C**
- METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE — Grade C
- METHYLPARABEN — Grade C
- SALICYLIC ACID — Grade C**
- METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE — Grade C