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
Suave
Pistachio Cream Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Pomegranate Seeds & Shea Butter Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
ponds dramatic results
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
belif
Pore Cleaner Foam Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Biore
Pore Refining Bubbling Nose Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Pore Refining Toner Pads with Witch Hazel & Salicylic Acid
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Positively Radiant Brightening Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
nivea
power fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Power Shampoo Anti-pelliculaire
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Power Shampoo for Men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head and shoulders
Pro expert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Professionnel
Pro Longer
Shampoo · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
pro repair original
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Pro Science - Dentifrice densité émail
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Pro-Émail Blancheur Menthe Douce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Crest
Pro-Health Advanced Sensitive Releif
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Pantene
PRO-V Daily Moisture Renewal 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Pro-Vutamin B5 Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
belif
Problem Solution Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Pronamel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
prosilk salon essential oil infused moisturizing shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Protect & Prevent Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Protection surgras douche soin nourrissante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Cien
Provitaminé Shampooing Antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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