Advanced Complex Fade Gel with Sunscreen
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0397/08 |
| Brand | CLEAR ESSENCE |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Ireland |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | 15FGA |
| Published | 11 April 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.8% hydroquinone.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
43g (1.5oz) clear gel in a metal tube packaged in a cardboard box. The front and back of the box have pink and cream vertical panels. The top flap of the box is pink and the bottom flap is cream. Both sides of the box are blue. The brand logo is a globe with a black lozenge across its centre containing the words "Clear Essence" in pink and cream lettering. The tube also has pink and cream panels and the same logo.