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product_id: 47913145
title: "Mystic Moments | Phenoxyethanol Preservative | Clear Cosmetic Grade Liquid | Non-Formaldehyde Releasing | Paraben-Free | pH Neutral | Suitable for Emulsions, Alcohol & Water | 125g"
brand: "mystic moments"
price: "$42"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/47913145-mystic-moments-phenoxyethanol-preservative-clear-cosmetic-grade-liquid-non-formaldehyde
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Clean-label: paraben & formaldehyde-free Broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection Neutral pH 7 for skin-friendly stability Mystic Moments | Phenoxyethanol Preservative | Clear Cosmetic Grade Liquid | Non-Formaldehyde Releasing | Paraben-Free | pH Neutral | Suitable for Emulsions, Alcohol & Water | 125g

**Brand:** mystic moments
**Price:** $42
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Preserve your glow, the clean way! ✨

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mystic Moments | Phenoxyethanol Preservative | Clear Cosmetic Grade Liquid | Non-Formaldehyde Releasing | Paraben-Free | pH Neutral | Suitable for Emulsions, Alcohol & Water | 125g by mystic moments
- **How much does it cost?** $42 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/47913145-mystic-moments-phenoxyethanol-preservative-clear-cosmetic-grade-liquid-non-formaldehyde)

## Best For

- mystic moments enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mystic moments brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Skin-Safe pH Balance:** Neutral pH 7 ensures gentle compatibility with all skin types and formulations.
- • **Versatile Solubility:** Easily disperses in emulsions, alcohol, and water-based products for flexible formulation.
- • **Clean & Conscious Formula:** Free from parabens, formaldehyde, sulphates, DEA, and propylene glycol for modern clean beauty.
- • **Ultimate Preservation Power:** Keeps your skincare fresh and safe with broad-spectrum antimicrobial defense.
- • **Low Concentration, High Impact:** Effective preservation at under 1% usage—perfect for professional and DIY cosmetics.

## Overview

Mystic Moments Phenoxyethanol is a clear, cosmetic-grade preservative designed for broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection. With a neutral pH of 7, it disperses seamlessly in emulsions, alcohol, and water-based products. This paraben-free, formaldehyde-free, and clean-label liquid ensures safe, stable preservation at low concentrations (up to 1%), making it ideal for professional and DIY skincare and haircare formulations.

## Description

Product description Phenoxyethanol is a clear, colourless to pale straw liquid preservative with a mild characteristic odour, used in cosmetic formulations for its broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection. With a neutral pH (7.0 in 1% solution), it's dispersible in emulsions, soluble in ethyl alcohol, and partially water-soluble. Ideal for up to 1% use in a wide range of products, it is free from formaldehyde, parabens, sulphates, DEA, and propylene glycol—making it suitable for modern, clean-label cosmetics. Safety Warning Do not consume. For external use only. Keep away from children and eyes.

Review: Good quality. - Recommended by top soap designer on YouTube, use this for my soaps, sugar scrubs, and whipped fluffy soaps and body cream. Will buy again when I run out
Review: I use this to preserve my homemade hair gel - I have been using this in my homemade hair gels and it works perfectly on my senitive skin and also others around me. I add less than 1% in every batch - around about 0.8%. I would recommend

## Features

- Causes serious eye irritation.
- Harmful if swallowed.
- Effective Broad-Spectrum Preservative – Phenoxyethanol is a clear liquid preservative widely used in cosmetic formulations to prevent microbial growth and extend shelf life.
- Mild, Stable & Versatile – With a neutral pH of 7 (1% solution), it’s dispersible in emulsions, soluble in ethyl alcohol, and partially soluble in water (2%).
- Formaldehyde-Free & Clean Label – A safe, non-formaldehyde-releasing option that is paraben-free, sulphate-free, DEA-free, and propylene glycol-free.
- Ideal Usage Level Up to 1% – Provides reliable preservation at low concentrations, making it suitable for facial creams, cleansers, lotions, and a wide range of skincare and haircare products.
- Professional & DIY Cosmetic Formulation – Trusted by formulators for its broad compatibility across a variety of bases and pH levels, ensuring safety and product stability.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00762PD6G |
| ASIN  | B00762PD6G |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Brand | Mystic Moments |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,033) |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,033) |
| Date First Available | 6 Feb. 2012 |
| Format | Lotion |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | APVPHEN100 |
| Manufacturer  | Mystic Moments |
| Package Dimensions  | 14.1 x 4.1 x 4 cm; 99.79 g |
| Units | 125.0 millilitre |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Mystic Moments
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 05055411918098
- **Item form:** Lotion
- **Item volume:** 125 Millilitres
- **Item weight:** 100 g
- **Number of items:** 1
- **Scent:** fragrance free
- **Unit count:** 125.0 millilitre

## Images

![Mystic Moments | Phenoxyethanol Preservative | Clear Cosmetic Grade Liquid | Non-Formaldehyde Releasing | Paraben-Free | pH Neutral | Suitable for Emulsions, Alcohol & Water | 125g - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/615tPWBufhL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: In a 250ml foaming soap dispenser, how much of the preservative do I need?  It will have 2 Tbsp castile soap, water, 2 tsp EO and 1 tsp coconut oil**
A: You need 1% of the final weight. So if you have 80g of product then you need 0.8g of preservative needed

**Q: How long does this preservative keep a product for?**
A: Ten months in hair products, 6 months in facial products.

**Q: What other preservatives need to be added when making lotions to protect against fungi and gram positive bacteria?**
A: I use it mainly for hair DIY products that I make,I don't add any more than just that one the only think that I can suggest is to go on YouTube  and type in using preservatives for DIY creams and lotion and how to use you will find lot of videos to help you I hope this was helpful to you

**Q: Is this the same thing as optiphen, i.e. is it made from Phenoxyethanol and Caprylyl Glycol only?**
A: This is 100% Phenoxyethanol.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality.
*by J***N on 19 October 2018*

Recommended by top soap designer on YouTube, use this for my soaps, sugar scrubs, and whipped fluffy soaps and body cream. Will buy again when I run out

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I use this to preserve my homemade hair gel
*by J***N on 12 October 2022*

I have been using this in my homemade hair gels and it works perfectly on my senitive skin and also others around me. I add less than 1% in every batch - around about 0.8%. I would recommend

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Value ingredients to skin product
*by B***Y on 30 September 2021*

If you like doing your own skin product, this is the right thing to used. It helps preserves your body products for longer term of use and from going off, stop bacteria going into the products, that causes damage to all skin type.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Mystic Moments | Phenoxyethanol Preservative Liquid | 125g
- Polysorbate 20 (Solubilser) - 500g

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*Last updated: 2026-02-11*