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
Nivea
Perles de Q10 sérum concentré
40 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Henkel
Persil Au Savon de Marseille Lessive Liquide Bouquet de Provence Bouteille 4,2L 84 Lavages
4200 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Persil lessive liquide bouquet de Provence
2600 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Persil Lessive Liquide Bouquet de Provence 1,1l 22 Lavages
1100 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Persil Lessive Liquide Bouquet de Provence 1,8l 36 Lavages
1800 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Persil Lessive Liquide Bouquet de Provence Eco Pack 2,9l 58 Lavages
2900 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Persil Lessive Liquide l’Essentiel Eco Pack 1,8l 36 Lavages
1800 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Persil Lessive Liquide Peau Sensible Amande Douce 2,6l 52 Lavages
2600 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Persil Lessive Liquide Peau Sensible Amande Douce 2l 40 Lavages
2000 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
PERSIL Lessive Liquide Peau Sensible Amande Douce Eco Pack 1,8l 36 Lavages
1800 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
NIVEA
Pflegebad Creme Soft
750ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Pflegedusche
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Pflegedusche creme soft
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Phytoclear antipelliculaire - Shampooing régulateur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Instituto Español
Piel sana jabón de manos
500ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Instituto Español
Pielsana champu suave
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The Body Shop
Pink Grapefruit Shower Gel
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Pore-cleansing exfoliator
100 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Aveeno
Positively Radiant Brightening Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
nivea
power fresh
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Power Shampoo Anti-pelliculaire
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Power Shampoo for Men
440 ml · Label from Austria and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head and shoulders
Pro expert
250ml · Label from Sweden · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal Professionnel
Pro Longer
Shampoo · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives