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
cien
herbal bath soak
750 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Real Botanicals
Herbal essences
Label from Argentina and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
herbal essences hello hydration
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Perricone MD
High Potency Classics Nutritive Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Avon
Himalaya pink salt scrub
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Himmlisch Lang, Langhaar Shampoo
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Honey Treasures
828mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Honey Water Moisture Restoring Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Elvive
Hyaluron + Plump Hydrating Conditioner with Hyaluronic Acid for Dry Hair
Conditioner · 12.6 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
Dial
Hyaluronic Acid Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Hydra Energetic Gel douche Taurine 100mg
300 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Hydra Sensitive Gel douche sève de Bouleau (format XL)
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Hydra végétal
Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Hydrate 24h
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Hygiene - Plus (sensitive)
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Hygiene Plus Kitchen Handwash
300ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
neutro roberts
idratante con glicerina naturale
300mL · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
ignite my colour
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Illuminating Shampoo with Moroccan Argan & Camellia Oils
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Indulgent Moisture Cashmere Caring Hand Wash
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Instant Oil Control
255 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives