Cocamide Mea
Cocamide Mea is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 320 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Coconut derivatives.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
An amide made from coconut fatty acids and monoethanolamine. Thickens and stabilizes foam in shampoos and washes.
What it does
Contains Cocamide Mea: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamide Mea: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamide Mea: foam-boosting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamide Mea: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamide Mea: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32919, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Cocamide Mea
Palmolive
Succomber au plaisir sucré
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Summer Edition restauración shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
e.l.f. Cosmetics
SuperClarify Cleanser
Lists formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Syoss Color Protect Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Syoss Shampooing perfecteur Kératine Perfection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Tea Tree Oil & Vetiver Shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Huiles Précieuses Shampooing Femme aux Huiles d’Argan Bio, d’Amande, Fleur de Jasmin Cheveux Secs et Ternes Lot 6x300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampoing Huiles Précieuses 300ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampoing Huiles Précieuses 300ml Lot de 6(4+2 Offerts)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampoing Richesse Suprême
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampooing 2 en 1 Nourrissant 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Total Effects Facial Cleanser Refreshing Citrus Scrub
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Total Effects Revitalizing Foaming Face Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Travel Size Glycolic Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Tresemme
Tresemee Moisture Rich
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
TRESemmé Intensa Hidratación
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
TRESemmé
TRESemmé Moisture Rich Shampoo
Lists coconut derivatives
tresemme shampoo
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tresemme
Tresemme Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tresemmé
Tresemmé shampoo and conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Turmeric Milk & Lemon Drop Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Ultra doux enfant 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’huile d’avocat et beurre de karité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Crème Riche Aloé Vera et Huile de Karité Pur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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