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Bubble Up Mermaid You Look The Bath Bomb recalled over a banned ingredient
Product Recall for Bubble Up Mermaid You Look The Bath Bomb presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Bubble Up Mermaid You Look The Bath Bomb
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5013692253406
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 2026103
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- July 2025 – September 2025
What to do now
Bubble Up Mermaid You Look The Bath Bomb contains an ingredient that is banned in cosmetics in the UK.
- Stop applying it straight away.
- Wash the skin where it was applied with mild soap and water.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Substances such as hydroquinone, mercury and some steroids can damage the skin and, with long-term use, other organs. They are only allowed in prescription medicines, if at all.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- redness, burning, thinning or discolouration of the skin
- a rash
Get help urgently
- if you have used it for a long time, or have skin damage, speak to your GP or a pharmacist
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2510-0138). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Bubble Up Mermaid You Look The Bath Bomb presenting a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains butylphenyl methylpropional (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 meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. Users who purchased the product from a One Beyond store are advised to return it to their nearest store for a full refund.
For further information, please access the following webpage: Product Recall - OneBeyond or contact the importer Corsair Toiletries Ltd on 01727 874698.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2510-0138
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Tail-shaped bath bomb in purple and white packaging
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Bubble Up Mermaid You Look The Bath Bomb been recalled?
Bubble Up Mermaid You Look The Bath Bomb contains an ingredient that is banned in cosmetics in the UK. Substances such as hydroquinone, mercury and some steroids can damage the skin and, with long-term use, other organs. They are only allowed in prescription medicines, if at all.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode, batch code and sold between on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop applying it straight away. Wash the skin where it was applied with mild soap and water.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
