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
Gel douche parfum marshmallow
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum mûre et grenade
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum olive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel Douche Peaux Sensibles Visage Corps Men
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche pour homme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Gel douche rafraîchissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Gel douche Sanex Zéro % - Peaux Normales
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel douche Sensitive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche Shampooing 2 en 1 Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche soin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche soin protect
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Gel douche soyeux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche surgras
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Gel Fraîcheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Gel higiene íntima hidratante
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel lavant douceur corps & cheveux baby
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel lavant douceur corps & cheveux Nourisson et bébés
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel lavant mains - eco recharge
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Gel lavant mains à l’eau de tilleul bio
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
yves rocher
Gel Lavant Mains Fleur des Prés & Bruyère
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant mains parfum floral
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel lavant mains pure
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel lavant mains sans parfum
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel lavant mains Sureau
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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