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 21, 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
The Body Shop
Shea Shower Cream
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
John Frieda
Sheer Blonde Everlasting Blonde Shampooing prolongateur de couleur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Ambiance de Plage
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Bergamote Fraîche
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Dahlia Rouge
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Soleil de Tanger
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Spa Du Maroc
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless + Olay 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cien
Skin Foodies. Refreshing Body Scrub. CIEN
Lists fragrance
Sun Bum
SPF 15 Sunscreen Browning Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Biossance
Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
suave lotion
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Suave Nourishing Lotion - Cocoa Shea
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Naturopathica
Sweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tree Hut
Tahitian Vanilla Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cien
That’s Bananas Hand Mousse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
fresh
Travel Size Soy Face Cleanser
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Turmeric Milk & Lemon Drop Plant Milk Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
L’Oréal
Ultimate Blends smoothing conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Ultra Dolce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing Nutrition Extrême Olive Mythique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-Shampooing Réparation Intense Érable Guérisseur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Douche soin Savon d’Alep & Huile de Rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à la camomille et miel de fleurs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Related guides
How to read an ingredient list
What the ingredient list on a beauty product tells you, what the names mean, and what it leaves out, using FDA and EU labeling rules.
Does ingredient order show how much is in a product?
Ingredient lists run from most to least, but only down to 1%. Below that, any order is allowed. What the order shows and what it hides.
How do you patch test a new product?
What the AAD, FDA and DermNet say about testing a small area, the FDA hair dye skin test, in-office patch tests, and contact allergy basics.