The actual protection factor of the sunscreen is lower than declared (measured values lower than SPF 2). Consequently, the user will be under-protected against UV radiation increasing the risk of sunburns or skin cancer. Moreover, the product contains the preservatives. methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI), which are prohibited in leave-on products. These substances cause severe skin burns and eye damage, and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Additionally, the product contains formaldehyde, which is prohibited in cosmetics. Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.
Official alert →Alerts mentioning METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
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The product contains the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI), which are prohibited in leave-on products. These substances cause severe skin burns and eye damage, and may cause an allergic skin reaction.
Official alert →The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinonev (MI) (measured value: 0.00054%), 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 →The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinonev (MI) (measured value: 0.00078 %), 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 →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 →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 →The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. These can cause eye damage and allergic skin reactions.
Official alert →The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. These 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 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. Moreover, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. These cause severe skin burns and eye damage, and may cause an allergic skin reaction.
Official alert →The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinonev (MI) (measured value: 0.0008 %), 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 →The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinonev (MI) (measured value: 0.0005 %), 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 →The product contains the preservative methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI), which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. MCI causes severe skin burns, eye damage and may cause an allergic skin reaction.
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. Moreover, the product contains the preservative methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI), which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. MCI causes severe skin burns, eye damage and may cause an allergic skin reaction.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the cosmetic product contains the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI), which are prohibited in leave-on products. These substances cause severe skin burns and eye damage, and may cause an allergic skin reaction.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the cosmetic product contains the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI), which are prohibited in leave-on products. These substances cause severe skin burns and eye damage, and may cause an allergic skin reaction.
Official alert →The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured values: up to 0.002 % and 0.005 %) and benzisothiazolinone (measured value: up to 0.0005 %), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. MCI and MI cause severe skin burns and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Moreover, benzisothiazolinone causes skin irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction.
Official alert →The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured values: up to 0.0013% and 0.0048%), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
Official alert →The make-up of the set contains a mixture of the preservatives methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
Official alert →Parts of the product (heart-shaped red nail varnish and heart-shaped yellow nail varnish) contain a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured values: up to 0.00070 % and 0.00019 %, respectively), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitised persons.
Official alert →The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitised persons.
Official alert →The product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) (measured values: up to 0.005% by weight) as well as a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI) (measured values: up to 0.00195% by weight in total), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
Official alert →Source: Safety Gate, European Commission. Descriptions are published by the notifying authorities in English.

