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 22, 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
L’Oréal
Elseve Total Repair 5
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Total Repair 5 shampooing reconstituant (format XXL)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Total Repair Cica Crème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
CeraVe
Eye Repair Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Camille Rose
Fresh Curl
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Gold Bond Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream
Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
gold bond ultimate
Lists parabens, silicones
gold bond ultimate diabetics dry skin relief
Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Three sisters cafe
GOLD BOND ULTIMATE healing hand cream Net wt 3 oz (85 9)
Lists fragrance, silicones
Vegamour
GRO Revitalizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Vegamour
GRO+ Advanced Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Hair Renew Soothing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Healing Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Healing Sensitive Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Hydrate and Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Herbal Essences
Hydrating Coconut Water & Jasmine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Hydrating Cream Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Deep
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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