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
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Classic (maxi pack)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Colour (limited design edition)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Extra Volume
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Menthol Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Menthol Fresh (maxi pack)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire pour homme (maxi pack)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Sensitive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire sensitive (maxi pack)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampooing Blond Lumière - Timotei
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Shampooing brillance
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ombia
Shampooing Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
HEAD & SHOULDERS
Shampooing Classic 2en1 Anti-Pellicullaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Shampooing démélage douceur et discipline
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampooing douche Men Boost 3 en 1
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Cora
Shampooing douche Relax
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing Doux cheveux blonds Camomille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing doux Cheveux chatains à bruns Noix & Henné
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Cora
Shampooing Doux cheveux gras Menthe & citron
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Cora
Shampooing Doux cheveux normaux Pomme & tilleul
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Garnier
Shampooing doux Ultra Doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
SHAMPOOING et DOUCHE AU SEL MARIN
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampooing extra-doux Camomille & Mimosa
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampooing Family Doux Oeufs
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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