Betaine
Betaine is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 233 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, cleanser and toner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A compound first found in sugar beets. Holds water and conditions skin and hair.
What it does
Contains Betaine: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Betaine: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Betaine: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Betaine: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Betaine: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74520, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Betaine
(Ica Basic)
Lists fragrance
Pixi
+C Vit Priming Oil
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Act+Acre
2% Squalane Anti-Frizz Leave In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance
alverde
5in1 zahn-creme
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Murad
Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Mad Hippie
AHA + BHA Milk Serum
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Cocokind
AHA Jelly Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Alpha Arbutin Serum 2%
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Alverde
alverde coffein shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
alverde
alverde Family Shampoo, Malve Brombeere
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Amino Acids + B5
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
alverde
Anti-Schuppen Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sukin
Aquaboost 3D Hyaluronic Acid Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Herbivore
AQUARIUS BHA + Blue Tansy Clarity Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
As i am
As I Am Curling Jelly
Lists fragrance
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Heritage Store
Aura Glow Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dr. Talbot’s
Baby Tooth Gum Cleaner
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Laneige
Balance Mode Shine Control Weightless Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Azelaic Acid Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Cream
Moisturizer · Lists salicylic acid
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Serum
Serum · Lists salicylic acid
BYOMA
Balancing Face Mist
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
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