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 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
Olaplex
Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
250 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
250 ml · Label from Brazil and Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Palmolive
Olive & Milk
250 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Olive Handwash
1250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Olive Shower Gel
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ombia
Ombia Med waslotion sensitief
500 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
only the brave
150 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Optims
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Palmolive
Orchid Body Wash
500ml · Label from Australia · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Original Source
Original Source Grüne Banane und Bambusmilch
250 ml · Label from Germany and United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Original Source
Original Source Kokosnuss & Sheabutter
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
original source
Original Source Lemon and Lime Revive
250 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Original Source
Original Source Mango
250 ml · Label from Germany and United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
OXYGENATED CHARCOAL DETOX
400ml · Label from United Arab Emirates · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
henkel
Palette Blond Foncé 500 7-0
115 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 4.89
50 + 50 + 15 ml (115 ml) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, parabens
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 8.5
115 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, parabens
Palmolive
Palmolive camelia oil & almond
500ml · Label from Belgium · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Palmolive Duschgel Berry Winterland
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Palmolive Dusjsåpe Milk & Honey Pumpe 750ml
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Palmolive Dusjsåpe Nature 250ml
Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Palmolive Dusjsåpe Oliven 500ml
Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Palmolive Hygiene-Plus Kitchen Antibacteriële Handzeep
300ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives