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🧸 Product DE AT ES FR LU PL June 30, 2023

essence — CAMOUFLAGE+ MATT concealer

Liquid concealer, colour 50 warm toast, 5 ml.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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essence — CAMOUFLAGE+ MATT concealer
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Microbiological
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The product is microbiologically contaminated with the mesophilic bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa (measured value up to: 30 000 CFU/g). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 4059729218094 4059729218131
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1169 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a liquid make-up called essence CAMOUFLAGE+ MATT concealer. It is sold in Germany, Austria, Spain, France, Luxembourg, and Poland.

What's happening? Tests show the concealer has harmful bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Using it on broken skin or near the eyes could cause infection or irritation.

Does this affect me? If you own or used this concealer in the listed countries, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the product now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel any irritation.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
essence
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Microbiological · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product is microbiologically contaminated with the mesophilic bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa (measured value up to: 30 000 CFU/g). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation. · Origin: Germany

First published
June 30, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009383

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
essence — CAMOUFLAGE+ MATT concealer. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Microbiological · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product is microbiologically contaminated with the mesophilic bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa (measured value up to: 30 000 CFU/g). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the e...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 30, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Austria, Spain, France, Luxembourg, and Poland.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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