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
Henkel
Mon premier Teraxyl goût Fraise
Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Monoi Gentle Hair & Body Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Monsavon 250 gd vanille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Monsavon lait, litchi & rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Moringa Shine & Protection Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Moringa Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Suave
Moroccan Infusion Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
moroccan rose foaming gel wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Mousse lavante mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
MOUSSE LAVANTE MAINS HIBISCUS et COCO
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Harry’s
Muscle Recovery Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Instituto Español
Natura gel de baño
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Natural Extracts Reinforced Defense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Revlon
Natural Honey gel de ducha hidratante con aceite de almendras
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Revlon
Natural Honey Nourishing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Revlon
Natural Honey Oats
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Naturals Antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Naturals Brilliant Color Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Selsun Blue
Naturals Itchy Dry Scalp Antidandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Naturals Long & Shine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Philosophy
Nature In A Jar Gentle Detoxifying Cleanser With Agave
Lists coconut derivatives
Henkel
Nature Moments - Shampoo (Marokkanisches Arganöl & Macadamiaöl)
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Natusan
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nettoyant visage solide - Naturally Clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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