Caramel
Caramel is a cosmetic colorant and masking ingredient. It’s in 154 products on Poliage, most often body wash, exfoliant and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Caramel: used to add color.
What it does
Contains Caramel: cosmetic-colorant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Caramel: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32434, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Caramel
Tree Hut
Honeycrisp Spice Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Styling Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Indulge Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Vaseline
Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant 48H Moisture/ Hydration Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
The Body Shop
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Cleansing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’Oreal Paris Elseve 6 Mucizevi Yağ Besleyici Şampuan
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Lotion de massage Anti Vergertures
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Masque nourrissant hair food banane
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Matcha Pudding Antioxidant Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Dove
Men+Care Coastal Cedar + Bergamot Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Ginger & Coconut Oil Hydration 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Lime + Avocado Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Plant-Based Bourbon Vanilla+Hazelnut Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood + Cardamom Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
mermaid majesty
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Beekman 1802
Milk Scrub Oat + Goat Milk Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
The Body Shop
Moringa Shine & Protection Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Moringa Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow + Brighten Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow + Firming Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow Face Moisturizer +SPF 20
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Jergens
Natural Glow Instant Sun Drops
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
nautilus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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