Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 1,215 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
Olay
Total Effects Revitalizing Foaming Face Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Travel Size Skin Resurfacing Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tresemme
Tresemee Moisture Rich
1.15L · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
TRESemmé
TRESemmé Intensa Hidratación
100 mL ℮ · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
TRESemmé
TRESemmé Moisture Rich Shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tresemme
tresemme shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tresemmé
Tresemmé shampoo and conditioner
Shampoo · 500 ml · Label from Iceland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tresemme
Tresemme Shampoo coconut milk and aloe vera
739ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Triple Nutrition Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Original Source
Tropical Coconut & Shea Butter
500 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Dolce Latte di Cocco & Macadamia
250ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
ultra doux dans silicone eau de coco et aloe vera
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Douche soin Savon d’Alep & Huile de Rose
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Douche Soin Savon traditionnel & Pin Maritime
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Ultra doux enfant 2 en 1
300ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
garnier
Ultra Doux Enfants Shampooing 2 en 1 à l’abricot et fleur de coton
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Enfants Shampooing 2 en 1 à la cerise et amande douce
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le Shampooing merveilleux Huiles d’Argan et Camélia
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le shampooing merveilleux Huiles d’Argan et Camélia (maxi format)
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra doux shampoing hydratant
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’extrait de Pamplemousse et de thé vert
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’extrait de tilleul
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’huile d’argan et cranberry
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’huile d’avocat et beurre de karité
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives