Aqueous surfactant compositions comprising one or more alpha-sulfo fatty acid disalt (A) of general formula (I),R1CH(SO3M1)COOM2 ; ;(I),in which the radical R1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical having 6 to 18 carbon atoms and the radicals M1 and M2, independently of one another, are selected from the group comprising H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium and alkanolamine,one or more silicone compound (B) selected from amodimethicones (B1), dimethicones (B2), dimethiconols (B3) and cyclomethicones (B4), and water.The compositions have good foaming ability, a pleasant sensory feel to the foam, good skin compatibility, and are suitable for cosmetic products, detergents, and cleaners.