All of our products are thoroughly tested for safety. Further, our products are EWG verified. EWG allows for phenoxyethanol usage at certain levels. Phenoxyethanol has been regarded as a safe ingredient when used within certain parameters. We use phenoxyethanol because it helps to protect the product and the end user from the negative impacts of microbial growth in a personal care product (far more dangerous than any cosmetic ingredient).BIOSSANCE LAB NOTES- Summer EyesClick here to view the Peptide Eye Gel