Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 1,735 products on Poliage, most often body wash, shampoo and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Coconut derivatives.
Updated October 25, 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
Care
shower cream soft
250 ml · Label from Belgium and Netherlands · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Ambiance de Plage
Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Bergamote Fraîche
Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Dahlia Rouge
Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Fragrance Originale
Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
CIEN
Shower gel melon
Label from France · Lists fragrance, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shower gel mysterious time
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Soleil de Tanger
Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Spa Du Maroc
Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shower gel tropical
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
signature care sensitive skin body wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Signature Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dae
Signature Shampoo - Full-Size
Shampoo · 10 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
Silly Apple 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Body wash · 18oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hair Biology
Silver shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Simple
150 ml · Label from Australia, Philippines and United Kingdom · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Simple Skinkind Regime Selection
150ml, 1 mask, 25 wipes · Label from United Kingdom · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Botanics
Simply Calm Cleansing Milk
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Skin Firming Antioxidant Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
ULTA
SkinSoak Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Asda
Sleep & Relax Bath Soak
500ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Sleep Relaxing Hair & Body Wash
Body wash · 200ml · 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
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