Brown Oxide - Caramel Shade

Warm caramel-toned mineral pigment designed for natural beige-to-tan color development and undertone balancing.

INCI Name: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)

Appearance: Fine warm brown powder

Solubility: Dispersible in oils

Function: Cosmetic pigment / colorant

For formulation use only. Always test in your specific system for shade accuracy and dispersion.

Brown Oxide – Caramel Shade provides a balanced warm brown tone ideal for building beige, honey, and tan shades in complexion products. It helps bridge yellow and red oxides to create realistic skin-tone transitions without appearing muddy or overly red.

• Creates soft caramel warmth for natural-looking complexion shades
• Excellent light and heat stability
• Useful for fine-tuning undertones without oversaturating color
• Matte finish ideal for skin-tone applications
• Compatible with anhydrous, emulsion, and powder systems

• Foundations, concealers, and tinted bases
• Bronzers and warm contour shades
• Pressed powders and mineral makeup
• Complexion adjusters and shade balancing blends
• Eye and brow products requiring soft brown warmth

• Typical use level: 0.1–10% depending on desired intensity
• Pre-wet using carriers such as Castor Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, or Isododecane
• Use high-shear mixing or milling to achieve smooth, even color development

• Use to soften strong red or yellow blends when building realistic skin tones
• Pairs well with titanium dioxide for beige and tan shade systems
• Pre-dispersion improves uniformity and repeatability between batches

• Color Index Blend: CI 77491 / CI 77492 / CI 77499
• For externally applied cosmetic products only

• Store tightly sealed in a dry environment
• Avoid moisture exposure and contamination
• Handle with clean, dry tools

Supplied as a cosmetic raw material only. The finished-product manufacturer is responsible for regulatory compliance and validating performance in their formulation.