The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction and might cause cancer and causes serious eye damage.
Official alert →Dangerous cosmetics recalled in the EU
Cosmetics reported through Safety Gate, the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products – mostly because they contain prohibited or restricted substances.
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The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction and might cause cancer and causes serious eye damage.
Official alert →The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction and might cause cancer and causes serious eye damage.
Official alert →The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI), which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. MCI and MI cause severe skin burns and eye damage and may cause an allergic skin reaction.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause allergic skin reactions.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause allergic skin reactions.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause allergic skin reactions.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause allergic skin reactions.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause allergic skin reactions.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause allergic skin reactions.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause allergic skin reactions.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause allergic skin reactions.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. TPO may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause allergic skin reactions.
Official alert →The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, might cause cancer and cause serious eye damage.
Official alert →The label on the Elsa shower puff included in the set has an excessive concentration of phthalates. Phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →The product is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic aerobic bacteria, molds, and yeasts, including the yeast Candida albicans. The microorganism may cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product has an excessive concentration of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben and isopropylparaben. Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate could be an endocrine disruptor and might cause skin irritation. Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane might cause allergic reaction and skin irritation. Phenoxyethanol is haematotoxic, a mild irritant and may damage blood and liver. Methylparaben could cause skin irritation. Isopropylparaben might be toxic for reproduction and development, and might specifically target the male reproductive system. Moreover, the product contains fragrance allergens, which are not indicated in the list of ingredients.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA – Lilial), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may damage the reproductive system, harm the health of the unborn child and cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →Source: Safety Gate, European Commission. Descriptions are published by the notifying authorities in English.

