Geisha Beauty Secrets, Lightening Cream with Kojic Acid
- Affected
- Skin lightening cream packaged in a white box with a animated picture of a lady.
- The problem
- The product presents a chemical risk as the cream contains ‘Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene’, which is no longer allowed to be placed on the market from 23 August 2019.
- What to do
- We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Product information
| Type | Cosmetics – Lightening Cream |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 5280133752037 |
| Batch No | 23791 |
| Other | B081S8SV75,405642 |
| Product description | Skin lightening cream packaged in a white box with a animated picture of a lady. |
| Country of Origin | Lebanon |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a chemical risk as the cream contains ‘Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene’, which is no longer allowed to be in cosmetic products placed on the market from 23 August 2019.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective action
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2207-0044
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 22 July 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.