Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 1,151 products on Poliage, most often body wash, shampoo and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Sulfates.
Updated October 21, 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
Henkel
Color Glanz Farbschutz-Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Color Me Happy Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Color Protecting Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Color Shield Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Coloration crème soin à l’huile d’argan Châtain caramel 660
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Colorsilk
Colorsilk Beautiful Color - 32 Acajou foncé
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
COLOUR PROTECT SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Complete Cleansing Microfoam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Cool Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Cool Power Gel Douche Cryo-Caps™ -4°C (Format XL)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Axe
Copper santal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia - gel douche et bain - instant mystérieux - 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia - gel douche et bain lait - à l’avoine - 750 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia - lait de douche - à l’avoine - 250 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia Freshness 3 pcs Gift set
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a l’amande douce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a la noix de coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a la peche
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a la rose - flacon avec pompe
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a la vanille
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a l’amande douce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la fleur d’oranger pour adultes et enfants de plus de 3 ans en flacon
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la fleur de coton - flacon avec capsule
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la mandarine et au citron
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives