Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 1,218 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Sulfates.
Updated October 25, 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
Colgate-Palmolive
Gel douche rafraîchissant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel douche Sensitive
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche Shampooing 2 en 1 Classic
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche soin
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche soin protect
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Gel douche soyeux
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Gel douche surgras
Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche surgras
500ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel intime
200 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Instituto Español
Gel intimo
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant corps & cheveux Camomille
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant corps et cheveux aux extraits de calendula et de camomille
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Gel lavant douceur fruitée à la pêche
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Gel lavant douceur pure à l’hamamélis
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel lavant mains - eco recharge
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant mains parfum floral
1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel lavant mains pure
0.3 l · Label from France, World and Espagne · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel lavant mains sans parfum
0.5 l · Label from France · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel lavant mains Sureau
2 L · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant parfum banane et fraise
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant parfum cerise et fraise
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel limpeza - rosto + barba
100 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
gel nettoyant
400ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Biactol
Gel nettoyant action rapide
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives