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
Pantene
PRO-V Daily Moisture Renewal 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner
10.4 FL OZ (310 mL) · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Pro-V VitaGlow Repair & Care Shampoo
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Henkel
Pro-Vutamin B5 Shampoo
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Professional Super Thick Lash Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
prosilk salon essential oil infused moisturizing shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Provitaminé Shampooing Antipelliculaire
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Pure Active 3 en 1
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Pure Active 3 in 1 carbone
150 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Pure Active Intensif 3 en 1 Anti-points noirs incrustés
150 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Pure Clean Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Pure Intense
Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Pure shampooing
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
l-oreal
PureActive 3 en 1 carbón
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
PureActive exfocepillo
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
PureActive Gel nettoyant assainissant
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
PureActive sensitive limpiador sin jabón
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Suave
Purely Fun Moisturizing 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Body wash · 28oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Pureté Pamplemousse
200ml · Label from France and Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Unilever
radox muscle soak
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Radox strawberry and rasberry shower gel
225 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Re-densifieur shampooing force Homme
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
real clean hand soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The Body Shop
Rebel Rosebud Shower Gel
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge crème lavante mains
1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives