Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 1,678 products on Poliage, most often body wash, shampoo and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Coconut derivatives.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A coconut-derived surfactant. Cleans, builds foam and thickens shampoos and body washes.
What it does
Contains Cocamidopropyl Betaine: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamidopropyl Betaine: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamidopropyl Betaine: foam-boosting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamidopropyl Betaine: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamidopropyl Betaine: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamidopropyl Betaine: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 75231, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as capb.
Products that contain Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Henkel
Color Glanz Farbschutz-Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
CHI
Color Illuminate Platinum Blonde Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Color intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Color Me Happy Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Color Protecting Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Revlon
ColorSilk After Color Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Colorsilk
Colorsilk Beautiful Color - 32 Acajou foncé
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
COLOUR PROTECT SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Complete Cleansing Microfoam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Complete Protection +
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Cool Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Copper santal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia - gel douche et bain - instant mystérieux - 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia - gel douche et bain lait - à l’avoine - 750 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia - lait de douche - à l’avoine - 250 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a l’amande douce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a la noix de coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a la peche
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a la rose - flacon avec pompe
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a la vanille
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a l’amande douce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la fleur d’oranger pour adultes et enfants de plus de 3 ans en flacon
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la fleur de coton - flacon avec capsule
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la mandarine et au citron
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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