Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 1,221 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
Henkel
magno rosé ÉLÉGANT
550ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The Body Shop
Mango Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
The Body Shop
Mango Shower Gel
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Bath & Body Works
Marble 3-In-1 Hair, Face, and Body Wash
Body wash · 295 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Mascara perfecteur Sourcils étoffés chatain foncé
7 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Maybelline
Mega Plush Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Protein Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Unilever
Men + Care Extra Fresh
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Men Expert Carbon Clean Duschgel 5in1
400ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Lóreal Paris
Men Expert Cool Power
300ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Men Expert Pure Power Gel Ultra-Purifiant Anti-Spots
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men Male Care
280 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Men Power Shampoo
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Men Shampoo Fortificante
400 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Men Shampooing Antipelliculaire
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men Sport Fresh
280 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men ultra anti-chute
280 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men Ultra Idratante
250 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
Men Ultra Invigorating Revigorant with Old Spice
330 ml · Label from Bulgaria · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Recharge With Menthol Body Wash
Body wash · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Recover with Peppermint Body, Face + Hair Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Revive with Wild Mint Oil Body Wash
Body wash · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Cooling Menthol 2in1 Anti-Dandruff Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Men+Care Cooling Relief Cleansing Shampoo with Menthol
Shampoo · 12 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check