Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is an emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 146 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
An emulsifier made from lauric and lactic acids. Keeps oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37938, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Micellar Water
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Body Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Deep
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Light
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Hyrdrating Cream To Foam Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
ACURE
Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Cleansing Clay
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Intensive Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Kate Somerville
Kate’s Lightweight Fragrance Free Stressed Skin Face Wash
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Drunk Elephant
Lala Retro Nourishing Whipped Refillable Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Young Living
Lavender Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Loção Hidratante Para Pele Seca e Extra Seca
Lists silicones
CeraVe
Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Mineral Sunscreen Stick
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Moroccanoil
Moisture Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Moisturing Lotion
Lists parabens, silicones
CeraVe
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cera Ve
Moisturizing Cream
Lists silicones
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