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Makari De Suisse Intense Extreme Rejuvenating Face Serum sold on eBay safety warning over a banned ingredient

Banned cosmetic ingredientSerious risk

Product Safety Report for Makari De Suisse Intense Extreme Rejuvenating Face Serum presenting a serious chemical risk.

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

3 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Makari De Suisse Intense Extreme Rejuvenating Face Serum sold on eBay

    BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
    • 3760096842416
    Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
    • 1151
    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • 387198947433

What to do now

The issue with Makari De Suisse Intense Extreme Rejuvenating Face Serum sold on eBay is a prohibited ingredient, of a kind often found in illegal skin-lightening and imported cosmetics.

  1. Stop using it now.
  2. Gently wash off any product left on the skin.
  3. This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
  4. If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.

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.

Getting your money back

Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.

If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2411-0082). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Safety Report for Makari De Suisse Intense Extreme Rejuvenating Face Serum presenting a serious chemical risk.

The risk

The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 296mg/kg clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol propionate is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system.

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 withdrawn from the market.

Advice to consumers

The product has been withdrawn from the market.

Additional information

PSD number: 2411-0082

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

White bottle (50ml) with gold pump and burgundy details supplied in matching cardboard outer packaging.

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Questions

Why has Makari De Suisse Intense Extreme Rejuvenating Face Serum sold on eBay been reported?

The issue with Makari De Suisse Intense Extreme Rejuvenating Face Serum sold on eBay is a prohibited ingredient, of a kind often found in illegal skin-lightening and imported cosmetics. 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 item or listing code 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 using it now. Gently wash off any product left on the skin.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.

Where was Makari De Suisse Intense Extreme Rejuvenating Face Serum sold on eBay sold?

The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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