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
Olaplex
Nº.5CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Kenra Professional
Nourishing Masque
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Olaplex
Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Olaplex
Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
ON A CLOUD Bond Building + Repair Oil Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
On The Glow 1-Minute Revive Rich Hair Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
On The Glow Style Keeper Hair Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
palmer’s
Lists fragrance, silicones
palmer’s cocoa butter hand cream
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Act+Acre
Plant Based Stem Cell Conditioner™
Conditioner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Innersense
Pure Inspiration Daily Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
R+Co High Dive Moisture and Shine Crème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
CeraVe
Renewing SA Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Herbal Essences
Repair + Strength Argan Oil Conditioner, Paraben-Free
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
CeraVe
Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
Gold Bond
Retinol Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, silicones
Olaplex
RICH HYDRATION MASK
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Lotion For Rough & Bumpy Skin
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
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