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
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Johnson’s Baby Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson’s Fuerza y Vitamina Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Jojoba Oil & Lavender Curls Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
PUR Cosmetics
Joystick Exfoliating Deep Pore Clay Cleansing Stick
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Kale Detox Deep Cleaning Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Karité nourrissant douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
KateCeuticals BioAdaptive Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
ELEVEN
Keep My Curl Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Kérastase Bain Elixir Ultime
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Suave
Keratin Infusion Smoothing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Keratin Kraft Aufbau-Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
TRESemmé
Keratin Repair Bond Plex Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Kids Care Foaming Body Wash Coconut Cookie
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Kids Care Foaming Body Wash Cotton Candy
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Aussie
KIDS CURLY SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
KIDS MOIST SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Suave
Kids Purely Fun Oat & Honey 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
khiel’s
kiehl’s ultra facial cleanser
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face Whenever Conditioner
Lists coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Kistna Hair & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Kräuterbad Eukalyptus
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits d’amade et de lait d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits de miel et de lait d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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