Phenoxyethanol. Yellow 6 (CI 15985)
Phenoxyethanol. Yellow 6 (CI 15985)
PHE
7/10
Concern level
High concern
A combined preservative/colorant ingredient listing that appears to include phenoxyethanol, a broad-spectrum preservative, plus Yellow 6 (CI 15985), a synthetic azo colorant. Phenoxyethanol is widely used in cosmetics for preservation and is permitted in the EU at up to 1%; Yellow 6 is an FDA-listed certified color additive used in cosmetics for coloration.
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Benefits
Antiseptic
Chemical Properties
pH Range
3.00 - 10.00Typical Concentration
0.10% - 1.00%Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin7/10
oily skin8/10
sensitive skin5/10
acne prone8/10
mature skin7/10
normal skin8/10
Interactions
incompatible with: No major direct ingredient incompatibilities are established at cosmetic use levels., Preservative performance can be reduced by poor formulation hygiene or incompatible pH/extreme processing conditions.
Risks & Warnings
Phenoxyethanol can cause mild skin or eye irritation in sensitive individuals. Color additives such as Yellow 6 may rarely trigger sensitivity or contact reactions in predisposed users. Not intended for use on broken or highly reactive skin at higher-than-allowed levels.
Vegan Cruelty-Free
