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
Cosmia
Eco - recharge creme lavante mains parfum noix de coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Eco - recharge gel lavant mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Eco recharge - creme lavante mains
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Skinfood
Egg White Perfect Pore Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Skinfood
Egg White Pore Foam
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Elasticity Boosting Body Wash with Collagen Peptide Serum Complex
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wella
Elements
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Elmex
Elmex Sensitive Professional Repair & Prevent Tandpasta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Antipelliculaire shampooing traitant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Multi-Vitaminé Fresh Shampooing purifiant quotidien
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Multi-Vitaminé Shampooing vitalité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Nutri-Gloss (+60% gratuit)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvive Hidra [Hialurónico]
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’oreal
elvive shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
EMERALD Adaptogen Cleansing Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Dove
Endless Waves Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
energy 24h FRESH EFFECT
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Energy Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Equate Clear Liquid Hand Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Espresso Martini Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Essence Ultîme Citrus Oil Luminous Blond Shampooing illuminant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Essential Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Arm & Hammer
Essentials Moisturizing Shower Gel
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Suave
Essentials Wild Cherry Blossom Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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