Sodium Oleth Sulfate
Sodium Oleth Sulfate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 6 products on Poliage, most often cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Sulfates.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Sodium Oleth Sulfate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Oleth Sulfate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Oleth Sulfate: foaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Oleth Sulfate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79894, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Oleth Sulfate
L’Oréal
Cils Demasq - Lotion fraîcheur démaquillant douceur pour les yeux
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Expert Eyes 100% Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
Cleanser · Lists sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Garnier Ultra Doux Enfants Shampooing 2 en 1 - Cerise, Karité Pur et Amande Douce
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
nioxin shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
l-oreal
Shampooing 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Enfants Shampooing 2 en 1 à la cerise et amande douce
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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