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 22, 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
Auchan
Gel lavant parfum banane et fraise
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant parfum cerise et fraise
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nuvel
Gel limpiador facial
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Gel micellar wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Biactol
Gel nettoyant action rapide
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel nettoyant pour les mains Olive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel nettoyant visage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Gel-Champú de baño dermoprotector
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
venus
gels douches
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Biore
Gentle & Breathable Acne-Prone Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gentle & pure hand soap
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ivory
Gentle Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Hero Cosmetics
Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Pore Clearing Acne Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Gentle Gel Ceramide + Ectoin Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gentle Hand Wash Antibacterial
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Ginger Anti-dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Ginger&Lemon Cremeseife
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Giovanni
Giovanni Tea tree oil shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Method
Glacier + granite men’s body wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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