Pure Carrot Arbutin Fair & Lightening Lotion8 February 2024 · A12/00257/24 · Notified by: Austria · Skin lightening lotion

The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 1.01% by weight) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis and serious eye damage.

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White Secret Lightening body cream21 December 2023 · A12/03140/23 · Notified by: Austria · Skin lightening cream

The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 4.07% by weight) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis and serious eye damage.

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MAKARI – Makari naturalle carotonic extrême lotion corps éclaircissante (17.6oz) Lotion hydratante5 October 2023 · A12/02441/23 · Notified by: France · Skin lightening lotion

The product contains hydroquinone which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis and serious eye damage.

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Dream Cosmetics – Cocopulp Lightening Lotion14 September 2023 · A12/02173/23 · Notified by: Sweden · Skin lightening cream

The product contains hydroquinone which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis and serious eye damage.

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Gandour – Citro Clear skin whitening accelerator14 September 2023 · A12/02174/23 · Notified by: Sweden · Skin lightening cream

The product contains hydroquinone which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis and serious eye damage.

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Gandour – Bravia Body Lotion1 September 2023 · A12/02073/23 · Notified by: Sweden · Skin lightening cream

The product contains hydroquinone which is forbidden in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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Gandour – Bravia unifying Body Oil1 September 2023 · A12/02072/23 · Notified by: Sweden · Skin lightening body oil

The product contains hydroquinone, which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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Dream Cosmetics – Cocopulp31 August 2023 · A12/01927/23 · Notified by: Sweden · Skin lightening cream

The product contains hydroquinone which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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Clinic Clear – Whitening Body Lotion 23 August 2023 · A12/01873/23 · Notified by: Germany · Skin-lightening body lotion

The product contains hydroquinone, which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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Skin Beauty Super whitening cream2 August 2023 · A12/01754/23 · Notified by: Austria · Skin lightening cream

The product contains hydroquinone, which is forbidden in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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Dona White – Extra Whitening Lotion6 July 2023 · A12/01615/23 · Notified by: Sweden · Skin lightening cream

The product contains mercury (measured value: 1.33 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child. The product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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AW – AW Cream26 June 2023 · A12/01456/23 · Notified by: Sweden · Skin lightening cream

The product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis and may cause cancer.

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Monobenzone – Monobenzone cream U.S.P. 20 %8 June 2023 · A12/01315/23 · Notified by: Sweden · Skin lightening cream

The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 1.54 % by weight). Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis. Additionally, the product contains salicylic acid (measured value: 3.07 % by weight). Salicylic acid causes serious eye damage and may cause chemical burns when applied on the skin.

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Dream Cosmetics – Caro White Lightening Beauty Cream20 April 2023 · A12/00851/23 · Notified by: Ireland · Skin lightening cream

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone, which is forbidden this type of cosmetic. Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation, dermatitis and cancer.

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Incepta – Spotclen ® Cream11 April 2023 · A12/00737/23 · Notified by: Italy · Skin ligthening cream

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone, which is forbidden in this type of cosmetic. Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation, dermatitis and cancer.

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Dream Cosmetics – Clairmen11 April 2023 · A12/00736/23 · Notified by: Italy · Skin lightening cream

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone, which is forbidden in this type of cosmetic. Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation, dermatitis and cancer.

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Dream Cosmetics – Caro White Lightening Oil21 March 2023 · A12/00603/23 · Notified by: Ireland · Skin lightening oil

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone, which is forbidden in this type of cosmetic. Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation, dermatitis and cancer.

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Dream Cosmetics – Caro white lightening Beauty Lotion21 March 2023 · A12/00604/23 · Notified by: Ireland · Skin lightening lotion

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone, which is forbidden in this type of cosmetic. Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation, dermatitis and cancer.

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Picos – BIO.26 Lait de Beauté Eclaircissant22 December 2022 · A12/01860/22 · Notified by: Sweden · Skin lightening cream

The product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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Caro light Lightening beauty cream1 December 2022 · A12/01675/22 · Notified by: Sweden · Skin lightening cream

The product contains hydroquinone. (measured value: up to 2% by weight). Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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Light and natural Carotone Black spot corrector24 November 2022 · A12/01645/22 · Notified by: Sweden · Skin whitening cream

The product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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Rodis – Creme Skin Light18 October 2022 · A12/01459/22 · Notified by: Italy · Skin lightening cream

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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Rodis – Skin Light18 October 2022 · A12/01457/22 · Notified by: Italy · Skin lightening cream

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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Dream Cosmetics – Caro White7 October 2022 · A12/01409/22 · Notified by: Italy · Skin lotion

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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Dream Cosmetics – Caro White5 October 2022 · A12/01384/22 · Notified by: Italy · Skin-lightening oil

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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Carotone – Light & Natural brightening cream3 October 2022 · A12/1061/18 · Notified by: Norway · Skin lightening product

The skin cream contains hydroquinone (2 % by weight ).

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Skin Light – La Crème éclaircissante traitante19 July 2022 · A12/01078/22 · Notified by: Germany · Skin-lightening cream

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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Clair-Liss Gènial – Lightening Body Lotion19 July 2022 · A12/01077/22 · Notified by: Germany · Skin-lightening body lotion

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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Rodis – White Secret14 July 2022 · A12/01028/22 · Notified by: Italy · Skin cream

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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Dream Cosmetics – Caro White13 July 2022 · A12/01041/22 · Notified by: Italy · Skin cream/soap

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.

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Source: Safety Gate, European Commission. Descriptions are published by the notifying authorities in English.