Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 1,151 products on Poliage, most often body wash, shampoo and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Sulfates.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A foaming surfactant made from coconut or palm oil. Lifts oil and dirt in shampoos and washes.
What it does
Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate: foaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79583, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as sodium laureth sulphate and sles.
Products that contain Sodium Laureth Sulfate
L’Oréal
Elseve Huile Extraordinaire Shampooing nutrition
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Liss Caresse [MK] Shampooing perfecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Liss-Intense Shampooing disciplinant (Maxi format)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Liss-Intense Shampooing disciplinant Huile d’Argan + Thermo-Protect
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Multi-Vitaminé Fresh Shampooing purifiant quotidien
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Multi-Vitaminé Shampooing vitalité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Nutri-Gloss (+60% gratuit)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Nutri-gloss Luminizer Shampooing haute brillance
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Phytoclear antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Elseve Re-Nutrition Shampooing soin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Total Repair 5
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Total Repair 5 shampooing reconstituant (format XXL)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvital Soin Defense Schützendes Sommer-Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvive Anticaspa Selenium S Actif
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’oreal
Elvive conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
Elvive Energizzante Shampoo Delicato Citrus.Cr
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvive Hidra [Hialurónico]
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvive oleo extraordinario
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvive Re-Nutrition Nourishing Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’oreal
elvive shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Endless Waves Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
energy 24h FRESH EFFECT
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Energy Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives