Matte Liquid · LIPSTICK & LINER

The product contains arsenic (measured value: 1.35 mg/kg), lead (measured value: 9.48 mg/kg), nickel (measured value: 8.03 mg/kg) and chromium VI (measured value: 16.3 mg/kg). Arsenic is carcinogenic, exposure to lead is harmful for human health and can cause irreversible neurotoxicity. Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. Chromium VI is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Published: 16 February 2018
Notifying authority: Ireland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer. Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product. Date of entry into force: 20/10/2017

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0207/18

Classification

Category: Cosmetics
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

White and pink cardboard box with coloured lips containing a liquid lipstick and lip liner (various shades).