InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : PR+ – Skin-lightening cream

PR+ – Skin-lightening cream

Name: Merveille intense, crème de luxe visage, soin traitant éclaicissant, avec extrait de carotte

Category: 10

Date: 2025-07-11

Product Category: Cosmetics

Risk Type: Chemical

Danger: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 13/03/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown

Description: Skin lightening cream, 50 ml. Product sold online, in particular via prplus-paris.com/fr.

Notifying Country: France

Country of Origin: United Arab Emirates

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

PR+ - Skin-lightening cream

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