Counterfeit beauty products found to contain mercury, lead and methanol
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Fri, 30 October 2026
3 reports- lbc.co.uk00:04first to report
Tests found lead in lipstick, eyeshadow and contour products, nicotine in perfume and a counterfeit fragrance made up of around 80% methanol.
- english.pravda.ru11:09
Counterfeit beauty products seized in Bolton contain hazardous levels of mercury, lead and methanol, with testing revealing up to 13,200 ppm mercury in skincare
- The Guardian World13:35
Copies of popular cosmetics and skincare products more likely to contain toxic substances, Trading Standards warns Mercury, lead and methanol have been found in counterfeit beauty products seized across the UK, Trading Standards has said. There is a rising problem with fake beauty products, with scammers selling copies of popular and expensive brands. Cosmetics, skincare and perfumes are now among the watchdog’s most commonly investigated fakes. Continue reading...