Dimethicone copolyol sulfosuccinate surfactant compounds having low-odor characteristics are disclosed. The low-odor dimethicone copolyol sulfosuccinate is substantially free from propionaldehyde and acid-releasable precursors of propionaldehyde, thereby substantially eliminating the cosmetically undesirable odor characteristic of conventional dimethicone copolyol sulfosuccinate surfactants. The low-odor dimethicone copolyol sulfosuccinates are suitable for use as surfactants in household or personal care products and applications.