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
Krave
Mochi Berrier Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Moroccan oil body lotion
Lists fragrance
Alverde
MUNDSPÜLUNG MIT BIO-MELISSE
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Henkel
N°110 Crème de beauté haute performance anti-âge jour
Lists fragrance, silicones
Henkel
Natural & Easy 545 blond cendré
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Schwarzkopf
Nature Box For Men 3in1 Anti-dandruff
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nettoyant visage solide - Naturally Clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Nivea Ansiktsmaske Urban Skin Radience 1stk
Lists fragrance
Olaplex
No. 4P Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
f.a.e.
Nourishing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
OGX
ogx argan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Omega Water Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Peach Slices Hydrate Mask - Facial Hydration Sheet Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Mixsoon
Peptide Cica Hyal-Shot
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Olay
Peptide Firming Soft Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Peptide Firming Ultra Rich Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
The INKEY List
Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens
BYOMA
Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
celimax
Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Murad
Prebiotic 4-In-1 MultiCleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturopathica
Prickly Pear & Salicylic Acid Acne Clearing Tonic
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Pantene
Pro-V VitaGlow Repair & Care Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Tula
Protect + Plump
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
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