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
Suave
suave 2in1
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Suave
suave men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
suave professionals rosemary and mint shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Palmolive
Succomber au plaisir sucré
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Sulphate 4% Cleanser for Body and Hair
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates
Pantene
Summer Edition restauración shampoo
Label from Argentina · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Orkla
Sunsilk minerals Coconut Care
750 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Surgras réparateur peaux sensibles
750 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Syoss Color Protect Shampooing
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Syoss Shampooing perfecteur Kératine Perfection
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
TABAC
TABAC’S original bartshampoo & conditioner
200 ml · Label from Saudi Arabia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Tägliches Wasch-Peeling
150ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Tahiti Kids Cheveux et Corps
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash, Scrub & Mask
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Tea Tree Oil & Vetiver Shampoo
400 mL · Label from Indonesia and Malaysia · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Team Five Body Hair Face 3 Menthol Energising
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
The Colossal Curl Bounce Washable Mascara Makeup
Mascara · Lists sulfates
Soap & Glory
The Fab Pore Purifying Foam Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
treacle moon
The raspberry kiss
500 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rituals
The Ritual of Hammam Hand Wash (Fresh Eucalyptus & Resemary)
300 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rituals
The ritual of sakura
Label from Sweden · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Maybelline New York
The Rocket
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
The rocket volum’ express
9.6 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sachajuan
THICKENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · 250 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives