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
L’Oréal
Shampoo idratante Acqua di cocco Ultra dolce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Balea
Shampoo Intensiv Pflege mit Vanille-Duft und Mandelöl
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
TRESemmé
Shampoo Light Moisture Pro Pure
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampoo Manzana Fresh
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoo Ultra Dolce Rivitalizzante 5 piante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Shampoo Volumen mit Maracuja-Duft
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing à l’extrait de tilleul
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing à la camomille et miel de fleurs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing Amande douce
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampooing anarchy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing anti-pelliculaire soin anti-démangeaisons à l’extrait d’eucalyptus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire + après shampooing anti-démangeaisons 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire + après-shampooing 2 in 1 Classic (lot de 2)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire + après-shampooing 2 in 1 Menthol Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire + après-shampooing 2 in 1 Sensitive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire + soin après shampooing 2 in 1 anti-chute
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire anti-chute
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Anti-démangeaisons
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire anti-démangeaisons eucalyptus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire anti-démangeaisons eucalyptus (maxi pack)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Apple Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Apple Fresh (maxi pack)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Citrus Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Citrus Fresh (maxi pack)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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