Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 111 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, shampoo and exfoliant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Coconut derivatives.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
An amino-acid surfactant made from coconut fatty acids. Washes and builds foam.
What it does
Contains Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37832, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Gisou
Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Davids
Hydroxi Fluoride Free Nano Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste for Enamel Health & Whitening
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Kale Detox Deep Cleaning Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Klärende Waschcreme -- Clear
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Logona hazelnut shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Wander
Mile High Club Length and Define Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Rael
Miracle Clear Exfoliating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Multi-Calm Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO JUMBO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO LITER
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO TRAVEL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
alverde
Nutri-Care Spülung Bio-Mandel Bio-Argan
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Ocean Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Oil to Foam Total Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Provitaminé Shampooing Antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axis-Y
Quinoa One Step Balanced Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
ACURE
Radically Rejuvenating Cleansing Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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