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
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
soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Carex
Soap
500ml · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Soap Bar
113g · Label from Canada · Lists coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Softening Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Sonnengeküsstes Blond Shampoo
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Special Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Spiked Honey Mousse 4-in-1 Styler
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Suave
SpongeBob Jellyfish Splash 3-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash
Body wash · 28oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Spoonful of Sugar Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
NIVEA MEN
SPORT 24H FRESH EFFECT
500 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sport Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Sports Power-Shampoo
400 ml · Label from France and Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Aussie
SPRUNCH MOUSSE AND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Suave
Strawberry Delight Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · 18oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Suave
Strawberry Delight Uplifting Body Wash
Body wash · 18oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Strawberry Shower Gel
Body wash · 750ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Strength + Restore Avocado Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Strength Shampoo Papaya + Citrus
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Strengthening 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
suave
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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