Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 5 products on Poliage, most often cleanser and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate: foaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37978, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
Olay
Clarifying Daily Facial Cleanser with Niacinamide
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum Foundation SPF 15
Foundation · Lists silicones
Clinique
Redness Solutions Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15
Foundation · Lists silicones
Olay
Total Effects Facial Cleanser Refreshing Citrus Scrub
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Total Effects Revitalizing Foaming Face Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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