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 21, 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
Haruharu Wonder
Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel / Unscented
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Ultra Gentle Refreshing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Ultra Gentle Relaxing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Ultra Gentle Sensitive Body Wash
Body wash · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Acure
Ultra Hydrating Shampoo
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Vegan Collagen Hydrate & Plump Facial Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dae
Violet Hour Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tocobo
Vita Berry Pore Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance
Missha
Vita C Plus Brightening Toner
Toner · Lists essential oils
TIRTIR
Vitachiol Aging Gel Mask
Mask · Lists retinoid
Cocokind
Vitamin C Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ACURE
Vivacious Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
alverde
Volumen Shampoo Bio-Bambus Bio-Orangenminze
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Milk Peptide Cushion Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Triple Action Remover
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
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