โ† Back to Dictionary
Cleanser / Surfactant

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Often labeled as: CAPB

The gentle, coconut-derived foaming agent.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ
Overall Safety Safe
๐Ÿ‘ถ
Pregnancy Safety Safe
๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ
Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
โšก
Irritancy (0-5) 1 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil. It boosts foam and reduces the harshness of other cleansing agents in a formula.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Gently cleanses the skin without stripping the barrier.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often used in "low-pH" or gentle gel cleansers.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is completely natural.

The Science

It is derived from coconut oil, but undergoes significant chemical processing to become a surfactant.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Cocamidopropyl Betaine

โ˜… 9.4
Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
COSRX
Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
Cleanser

The absolute legendary pioneer of low-pH skin washing across Malaysia and Southeast Asia. COSRX completely dismantled old-school high-pH alkaline cleansing loops by launching this physiological pH 5.5 wash. It utilizes an ultra-mild, non-stripping anionic-amphoteric surfactant matrix (Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate and Cocamidopropyl Betaine) to lift surface dirt softly. It leaves the critical moisture lipid bricks completely untouched. Packed with **0.5% Styrax Japonicus botanical extract** and natural **Tea Tree Oil**, it targets acne bacteria corridors during washing, rinsing away to leave a thoroughly clean, perfectly balanced fresh satin baseline.

โ˜… 8.8
CoalFace Soap
Kayman Beauty
CoalFace Soap
Cleanser

A cult-classic physical bar soap that elegantly dodges the severe alkaline damage of traditional bars. By utilizing Cocamidopropyl Betaine (a gentle liquid surfactant) in a solid matrix, it achieves a low pH that respects the acid mantle. The activated charcoal acts as an incredible physical sponge for heavy midday sebum, while the high dosage of raw honey and glycerin ensures the skin is conditioned during the wash phase.

โ˜… 9.2
๐Ÿงด
Aiken
Tea Tree Oil Micellar Cleansing Gel
Cleanser

A highly functional, water-based micellar gel. It bypasses harsh traditional foaming surfactants entirely, opting instead for PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides to encapsulate and lift heavy makeup without stripping native lipids. Infused with pure Australian Tea Tree Oil and Aloe Vera, it serves as a non-drying, antibacterial first-step cleanser for sensitive, acne-prone skin dealing with daily congestion.

โ˜… 9.4
๐Ÿงด
Aiken
Prebiotic Facial Cleanser
Cleanser

An incredibly gentle, sulfate-free gel cleanser. Unlike the Foam or Deep Cleansing versions in the Aiken line, this formula entirely bypasses alkaline soaps. It relies on extremely mild amino-acid surfactants (Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate) and a massive Glycerin base to melt away surface impurities without stripping the delicate acid mantle. It is the absolute optimal choice for broken or compromised barriers.

โ˜… 9.2
Oatellia Exfoliating Gel Cleanser
YELLO Skincare
Oatellia Exfoliating Gel Cleanser
Cleanser

A highly intelligent BHA and AHA hybrid cleanser. Unlike harsh alkaline acne scrubs, this utilizes a premium amino-acid surfactant base (Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate) to thoroughly prevent barrier destruction. It packs a clinical 2 percent Salicylic Acid dose to dissolve sebum plugs deep within the follicle, expertly buffered by Lactic Acid, Oat Extract, and Green Tea to suppress the stinging and redness normally associated with daily chemical exfoliation wash loops.