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 21, 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
Axe
Axe sg black 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe sg cuir&cooki 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe sg cuir&cookies 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe sg skate&rose 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe sg skate&roses 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Trousse Homme Black Eau de Toilette 100ml, Déodorant 150ml & Gel Douche 250ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Baby Cleansing Therapy Moisturizing Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Baby Daily Moisture Wash & Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
DOVE
Baby Dove
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Baby Dove Derma Care Soothing Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
Baby Moisturising Bath
Lists essential oils, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Baby Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Baby Shampooing Extra Doux
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Baby Wash & Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Parent’s Choice
Baby Wash & Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Aquaphor
Baby Wash & Shampoo
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Baby Wash and Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Bain de bouche bio
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Bain Douche Poire & Cacao
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Bain douche sensuel vanille bourbon
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Bain moussant à l’extrait d’ylang-ylang
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Bain moussant ayurveda
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Bain moussant camomille et miel
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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