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
Cosmia
Recharge crème lavante mains
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge gel douche soin dermoprotect sensitive
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge gel lavant mains sans parfum
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge lait de douche aux extraits d’amade et de lait d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge lait de douche aux extraits de noix de coco et de lait d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Recharge Savon liquide pour les mains Grenade
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Reconstructing Shampoo Honey Treasures
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Refresh Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Alpha Skin Care
Refreshing Face Wash
Lists sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Refreshing White Peach and Jasmine Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Refreshing Wild Berries and Hibiscus with Nourishing Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Reinigende Tonerde
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Relax Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Relaxing Lavender Oil & Chamomile
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Renew Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Repair & Protect
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Repair & Protect
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Repair + Strength Argan Oil Shampoo, Paraben-Free
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Repair Miracle Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
GlaxoSmithKline
Répare & Protège
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Replenish Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Reset Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Reset Tropical Coconut & Lime Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Freeman
Restorative Facial Exfoliator + Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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