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 22, 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
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Bergamote Fraîche
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Dahlia Rouge
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Fragrance Originale
Body wash · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shower gel mysterious time
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Soleil de Tanger
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Spa Du Maroc
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shower gel tropical
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
signature care sensitive skin body wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Signature Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dae
Signature Shampoo - Full-Size
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
Silly Apple 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hair Biology
Silver shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Simple
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Simple Skinkind Regime Selection
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Botanics
Simply Calm Cleansing Milk
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Skin Firming Antioxidant Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
ULTA
SkinSoak Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Sleep Relaxing Hair & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Hask
Smooth + Keratin & Jojobal Oil Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Smooth + Shine Hemp Sulfate Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Smooth Rose Hips Hair Smoothing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Smooth Rose Hips Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Carex
Soap
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Soap Bar
Lists coconut derivatives
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