Cosmetics — chemical risk (0556/06)
Hazard
This product poses a risk of skin irritation because it contains hydroquinone at a concentration of 1.7% w.w. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive.
Measures taken
- Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier — Other
Product description
Skin lightening cream “Clear Essence Skin Beautifying Milk”Expiry date: 03/08.Labelled as containing hydroquinone 2.0% amongst other ingredients. Also labelled “Purpose - Skin Lightener”. Splash-board and basket are of blue plastic.
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.
Recent alerts in this category
- Polar Hair Care Dark Brown Hair Dye Shampoo — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousOct 23, 2026· Polar Hair Care· Cosmetics
- Polar Hair Care Medium Brown Hair Dye Shampoo — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousOct 23, 2026· Polar Hair Care· Cosmetics
- Reminiscence Paris Eau de rem eau de toilette — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousOct 23, 2026· Reminiscence Paris· Cosmetics
- DIESEL Only the brave eau de toilette — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousOct 23, 2026· Diesel· Cosmetics
- WHITENING GEL teeth whitening gel — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousOct 23, 2026· Cosmetics
- Hugo (Hugo Boss) X HUGO X eau de toilette — chemical riskEU Safety GateSeriousOct 23, 2026· Hugo (Hugo Boss)· Cosmetics
