Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 55 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, body wash and exfoliant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
An amino-acid surfactant. Washes and builds foam.
What it does
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79683, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Sensitive Skin
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Shea Butter with Warm Vanilla
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Intensive Moisture Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
Kate’s Lightweight Fragrance Free Stressed Skin Face Wash
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Kids Care Foaming Body Wash Coconut Cookie
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Kids Care Foaming Body Wash Cotton Candy
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Kojic Acid Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Magic Touch Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Nivea
MagicBar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
natura bisse sunscreen
Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Nettoyant visage solide - Naturally Clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Ocean Cleansing Milk
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medicube
PDRN Pink Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Rovectin
Pore Care Tightening Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Axis-Y
Quinoa One Step Balanced Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
RMS Beauty
Revitalize Hydra Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Inika Organic
Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Unilever
Shea Butter & Warm Vanilla Shower Foam Body Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Rose Inc
Skin Enhance Luminous Tinted Serum
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Rose Inc
Softlight Luminous Hydrating Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Glossier
Stretch Fluid Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Tower 28
Swipe Serum Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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