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
Nivea
Maximum Hydration Deep Cleansing Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Colgate
MaxWhite Menthe Cristal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Meadow Flower & Heather Shower Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Selsun Blue
Medicated Antidandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Medium Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Melanin Even Tone Serum Body Wash with Pro-Ceramide
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Mello Marula Cream Cleanser with 1.0% Colloidal Oatmeal
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Melt For You Moisturizing Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men Male Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
MEN MAXIMUM HYDRATION FACE WASH
Cleanser · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Men Power Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
MEN Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nivea
MEN Sensitive Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Men Shampoo Fortificante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Men Shampooing Antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men Sport Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men Ultra Idratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Suave
Men’s Charcoal 3-in-1 Shampoo Conditioner & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
Men’s Citrus Rush 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner Youthfull Revitalize For Fine, Thin Hair Men’s Shampoo and Conditioner with Bamboo Extract + Biotin
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Recharge With Menthol Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Recover with Peppermint Body, Face + Hair Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Revive with Wild Mint Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Advanced Care Dry Repair Face + Body Cleanser
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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