Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 253 products on Poliage, most often body wash, shampoo and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
A foaming surfactant made from olefins. Used in shampoos and body washes.
What it does
Contains Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate: foaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37771, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as olefin c14 16 sodium sulfonate.
Products that contain Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Differin
10% Benzoyl Peroxide Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Differin
5% Benzoyl Peroxide Daily Deep Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Murad
Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Acne Foaming Cream Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
CHI
Aloe Vera Curl Enhancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Anti Pickel Peeling Cleanser AHA/PHA/BHA
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Anti-Dandruff Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Anti-Stress Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance
Soapbox
Argan Oil & Vanilla Soften & Anti-Frizz Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - a base de plantes - 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Auchan
Auchan dentifrice fraîcheur intense tube 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Auchan
Auchan kids dentifrice fraise tube 2 + - 50ml
Lists fragrance
Avon organist Apple cider vinegar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Awakening Beauty Bar Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Follain
Balancing Cleanser: Oil Control
Lists coconut derivatives
Maui Moisture
Bamboo fibers shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Le Labo
Basil SHOWER GEL
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Beology Deep Sea Extract Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Bicarbonato Blanqueador
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Sanex
Biomeprotect Dermo Shower Gel
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Ogx
Biotin & Collagen Shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Biotin & Superfruit Restore & Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Bath & Body Works
Black Cherry Merlot Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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