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
Bain moussant miel et camomille
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Bain moussant parfum pomme
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Balea Flüssigseife Very Cherry, 500 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Balea Mandelblüte & Magnolie Cremedusche
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Balea med ultra sensitive waschgel
Lists coconut derivatives
Balea
Balea med Waschgel Ultra Sensitive, 150 ml
Lists coconut derivatives
DM
Balea Men Fresh Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Suave
Bamboo & Hibiscus Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Maui Moisture
Bamboo fibers shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
OGX
Bamboo fiver-full shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Banana Smooth & Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Basil & White Tea
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
bath and body works iced cinnamon rolls hand soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
chicco
Bath and shower gel Baby Moments Kids
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
baylis natural bath soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Beauty Bar Cinnamon Pumpkin Pie
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Beauty Bar Peppermint Bark
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Beauty Bar Sugar Cookie Sprinkle
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Balea
Beauty Expert Jelly Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sephora
Beauty insider
Lists coconut derivatives
R+Co
BEL AIR Smoothing Shampoo + Anti-Oxidant Complex
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Benefiance mousse nettoyante confort absolu
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Beology Deep Sea Extract Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
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