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
Dove
Men+Care Plant-Based Bourbon Vanilla+Hazelnut Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Refreshing Extra Fresh Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood & Cardamom Oil Thick & Full 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood + Cardamom Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood+Cardamom Oil Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sea Salt + Citrus Exfoliating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sport Care Active + Fresh 3-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sport Care Endurance 3-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Thick & Strong Fortifying 2-in-1 Shampoo for Thin Hair
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Menthol fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Meridol
Meridol Tandvleesbescherming Tandpasta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
method body body wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Method for Curls Moisture Restoring Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
method men
Method Men Juniper Sage Body Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Micellar Cleansing Mist
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Micellar Milk Froth Cleansing Gel & Makeup Remover
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
palmolive
Mild & Sensitive with Pure mIlk Proteins
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Milde Pflege Bei Juckender Kopfhaut
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Balea
Milde Seife Pflege & Hygiene
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Milk & Almond
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Suave
Milk & Honey Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Native
Mini Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Mini Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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