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
Sanex
Sanex dermo hydrating
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Sanex dermo protector - peaux normales
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
sanex
Sanex gel douche - peaux sèches
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Sanex Men Skin Health 6-in-1 Active Fresh Douchegel
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Ombia
Sanfte Pflege Handseife
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Santal Haze Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Ombia
Sapone liquido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
sauve tropical coconut shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Savon liquide amande
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Method
Savon mains
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Scalp + Hair Therapy Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Scalp + Hair Therapy Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Scalp + Purify Eucalyptus Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Scalp Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Scalp Detox 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Scalp Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clear
Scalp Oil Control
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Scalp relief shampoo
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
SCALP SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Schönheitsgeheimnisse Pflegende Duschcreme Goldene Milch
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
VitaminSea.beauty
Sea Minerals + Collagen Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Sea Salt & Bergamot Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
selsum blue shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sensitive Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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