Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 1,219 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Sulfates.
Updated October 26, 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
Beiersdorf
Nivea for men doccia gel energy
250 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea intimo
250 ml (254 g) · Label from Bolivia and Dominican Republic · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Nivea Intimsåpe 250ml
Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Men - 3 in 1 Duschgel - Sensitive
250ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Men energy
250ml · Label from Germany and Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea men
Nivea men rasage corps
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Nivea
Nivea Men Sensitive
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash
100ml · Label from Australia and United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
NIVEA MEN sensitive peau sensible
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Men Sport 24H Fresh Effect
250 ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
Nivéa Men Strong Power
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
nivea orchid & cashmere extract lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sachajuan
NORMAL HAIR SHAMPOO
Shampoo · 250 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nourishing Care Body Wash
Body wash · 30 fl oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nourishing Care Body Wash with Nourishing Serum
Body wash · 20 mL · Lists sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Watsons
Nourishing micellar shampoo
500 mL · Label from Malaysia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
dove
nourishing silk, silky, soft hands
500mL · Label from Croatia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Nude 0% Shampoo
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
nước rửa tay
Label from Vietnam · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Nutri gel douche soin
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Nutrifier Glycerol + Coco Oil
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
OCEAN MIST VOLUME SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
SANEX
Odeur Protecteur
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Biore
Oil Control Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives