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Simple Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water 200ml, 400ml and 730ml — microbiological risk

UK OPSSMicrobiologicalAug 14, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Simple Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water 200ml, 400ml and 730ml — microbiological risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

It has been identified that affected batches may be microbiologically contaminated, which may cause eye inflammation. The affected batches do not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (the ‘Cosmetics Regulation’).

Remedy

The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Unilever. Consumers in possession of an affected batch should stop using the product immediately. Please access Simple Kind to Skin Recall Notice or contact your place of purchase for instructions on returns, disposal, and refund/redress.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

200ml, 400ml and 730ml bottles of micellar cleansing water. For a full list of identifiers, please see Annex A.

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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