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
Rituals
Foaming Shower Gel (Tulip & Japanese Yuzu)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
for men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
For Men (3 Action Formula)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Colomer
Formule ZP 11 Cheveux Gras
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Colomer
Formule ZP11 Cheveux Normaux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Fragrance-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Fresh Aloe & Lily
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Fresh Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Fresh it Up! Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Fresh Radiance Body Wash with Essence of Birch Water and Lavender
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Fresh Radiance Body Wash with Essence of Strawberry and Mint
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
Fresh Skin Apricot Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Original Source
fresh water mint and guarana
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Frissonner dans les vagues rafraîchissantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
John Frieda
Frizz Ease Flawlessly Straight Shampooing lisse idéal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
John Frieda
Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Frucht & Vitamin Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Fructis Aloe Hydra Bomb
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Force Ultime
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Nutri Repair Intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant Pure Volume
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant Vita Boost Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant Vita Boost Shine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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