Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 1,216 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
L’Oréal
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
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à la camomille et miel de fleurs
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing au Beurre de cacao et huile de coco
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing au lait végétal hydratant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing crème nutrition Richesse d’Argan
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Crème Riche Aloé Vera et Huile de Karité Pur
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Détox Thé Vert & 5 Plantes
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing doux apaisant délicatesse d’avoine
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra doux shampooing illuminant
400ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Nourrissant Huile d’Avocat et Beurre de Karité
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing nourrissant Lait de Coco & Macadamia
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing nutrition extrême Olive Mythique
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing réparation intense Érable Guérisseur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Ultra Gentle Refreshing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Ultra Gentle Relaxing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Ultra Gentle Sensitive Body Wash
Body wash · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Ultra men deep clean 2in1 dandruff shampoo & conditioner
400mL · Label from Australia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Instituto Español
Urea gel de baño avanzado
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Vanilla & Sweet Cream
Moisturizer · 20 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
eos
Vanilla Cashmere Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Vibrant Bergamot Shower Gel
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Violet Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear gel nettoyant exfoliant douceur
150 ml · Label from France · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Vita-Rich
750ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives