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
Herbal Essences
Hydrate + Restore Honey Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Hydrate 24h
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Hydrating Cleanser
Lists fragrance, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hydrating Coconut Water & Jasmine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Duke Cannon
Hydrating Face Wash
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Kopari
Hydrating Gel Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Hydrating Gel Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, coconut derivatives
baby Dove
Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Hydration Boost Serum Body Wash with Hyaluronic Acid
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Hygiene - Plus (sensitive)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Hygiene Plus Kitchen Handwash
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Perricone MD
Hypoallergenic CBD Sensitive Skin Therapy Gentle Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Baby Dove
Hypoallergenic Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
neutro roberts
idratante con glicerina naturale
Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
ignite my colour
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Indulge Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Indulgent Moisture Cashmere Caring Hand Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Cucumber & Green Tea Scent
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Deep Moisture
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Glowing Mango Butter
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Sensitive Skin
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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