Caramel
Ingredient Facts
Caramel
Synthetic · Colorant
Synthetic
Fragrance
Colorant
Clean
This ingredient adds warm brown color and subtle sweetness to cosmetic products. It's created synthetically to ensure consistency and safety in formulations.
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Functions
Colorant
Gives the product its color. Purely aesthetic — makes the formula look good in the jar but does nothing for your skin.
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng