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Even Tone Face Cream — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalDec 23, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Even Tone Face Cream — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains 262 mg/kg clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) which is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system. The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (‘The Cosmetics Regulation’).

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border. Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately, and contact the distributor purchased from to request redress.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Small plastic pot with pink lid containing a light-yellow cream.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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