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
Dove
Restoring Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Resurfacing Targeted Body Cleanser
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Réveil Express Fraîcheur 24H Agrumes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dove
Revitalize Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kitsch
Rice Water Shampoo For Hair Growth
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Riparazione - Shampoo Trattamento Nutri-Riparatore
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Ritual gourmand parfum mûre et grenade
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Rock Salts Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Rose & Mandelöl
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rose Water Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Mielle Organics
Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Revae Naturals
Rosemary shampoo bar
Lists coconut derivatives
CHI
Royal Treatment Bond and Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
CHI
Royal Treatment Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
S’abandonner lors d’un bain de minuit
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sabon
Sabon Repair Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Irish Spring
Saharan Dawn - Cedar & Vetiver Scent
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Salicylic Acid BHA Toner for Acne-Prone Skin
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Salicylic Acid Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clear
Sampoo limpieza diaria 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
up&up
Sandwich Bags
Lists fragrance, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Sanex Dch Surgras Reparat
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Sanex Dermo delicate care
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
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