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
Timotei
Vitalité Brillance Shampooing
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Vitality Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Fa
Vitamin & Power Vitamin E + Guava Energisant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Perricone MD
Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Asda
Vitamin C Facial Gel Cleanser
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Vitamino color A·OX
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
vo5
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Volume Captivant
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Balea
Volumen Shampoo Maracuja & Orchidee
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Volumen Shampoo Patchouli & Jasmin
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Volumetry Shampoo
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Voluminous Panorama Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
L’Oréal
Wahre Schätze Mythische Olive
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
walmart soap 3n1
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Suave
Watermelon Wonder 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Body wash · 18oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Signal
White Now Dentifrice Infinite Shine
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
White Now Dentifrice Super Pure 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Signal
White Now Gold
50 ml · Label from France and Turkey · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
white rain purely coconit oil body wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
whole blends coconut oil and cocoa butter shampoo and conditioner
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The Body Shop
Wild Jasmine Shower Gel
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Williams
Willi gar 150 oxyg sensib
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Williams
Williams Gel Douche Homme 3 en 1 Energy
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives