Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Behentrimonium Methosulfate is a surfactant and hair conditioning ingredient. It’s in 146 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A conditioning surfactant. Coats hair to smooth it and reduce static.
What it does
Contains Behentrimonium Methosulfate: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Behentrimonium Methosulfate: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Behentrimonium Methosulfate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74588, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as docosyltrimethylammonium methyl sulphate.
Products that contain Behentrimonium Methosulfate
cerave
CeraVe SPF50 Hydraterende Gezichtscrème
Lists chemical UV filters
CereVe hydrating sheer sunscreen
Lists coconut derivatives
Innersense
Clarity Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Cocoa Butter Glow Daily Hydrating Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut & Shea Deep Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Coconut Water Curl Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Collagen & Fruit Enzymes Repairing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Innersense
Color Radiance Daily Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Herbal Essences
Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Desert Essence
Crème capillaire boucles souples à la noix de coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Curl Defining Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Moroccanoil
Curl Enhancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Curl Love Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance
Camille Rose
Curl Love Moisture Milk
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Pantene
Daily Moisture Renewal conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
cerave
daily moisturizing cream
Lists parabens, silicones
CeraVe
Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Gold Bond
Dark Spot Minimizing Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
CeraVe
Diabetics Dry Skin Relief Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Gold Bond
Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Gold Bond
Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
CeraVe
Eczema Relief Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Elsene Total Repair 5 Miracle Instantané
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elseve Formule 2 en 1 Total Repair Shampooing reconstituant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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