Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 21 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, shampoo and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate: used to wash skin or hair and make foam.
What it does
Contains Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate: foaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79780, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
Ouai
Anti-Dandruff Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Organic Forest
Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Herbivore
AQUARIUS BHA + Blue Tansy Clarity Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sephora
Beauty insider
Lists coconut derivatives
R+Co
BEL AIR Smoothing Shampoo + Anti-Oxidant Complex
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Bright Balance Hydrating Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Clearing Skin Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Deluxe Bright Balance Hydrating Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dm
Fuss Vital-Bad
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Skinfix
Gentle Gel Ceramide + Ectoin Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
GRO Revitalizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Duke Cannon
Hydrating Face Wash
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
PUR Cosmetics
Joystick Exfoliating Deep Pore Clay Cleansing Stick
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Mello Marula Cream Cleanser with 1.0% Colloidal Oatmeal
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Dae
Signature Shampoo - Full-Size
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Super Strength+ Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Calmer Ceramide Body Wash
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Energizer Mandelic Acid Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dae
Violet Hour Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
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