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
Deliplus
Sérum facial reparador Micro Cápsulas
Lists fragrance
Sanex
Shampoo
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
alverde
SHAMPOO ULTRA SENSITIV
Lists coconut derivatives
alverde
Shampoo Volumen
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Shea Butter Melt & Pour Soap Base
Lists coconut derivatives
Dae
Signature Conditioner - Full-Size
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dae
Signature Shampoo - Full-Size
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Torriden
SOLID IN Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Spa wisdom Maroc Brume dernière touche fleur d’oranger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Ordinary
Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
MAC
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Murad
Sulfur Mask for Acne
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Brightening
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Mattifying Oil + Pore Control
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Wrinkle-Fighting
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Supersize Omega Water Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Rael
Tea Tree Face Mask for Balanced-Looking Skin
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens
Tatcha
The Longevity Memory Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Naturium
The Multi-Vitamin Daily Nutrients Body Wash
Body wash · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Rituals
The ritual of sakura
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Silk Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
thick & full biotin & collagen shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Colorescience
Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Herbivore
TREMELLA Silky Hydration Gel Face Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
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