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🧸 Product EE January 27, 2023

Eveline Cosmetics — Men X-treme 6in1

Moisturising face cream advertised for men.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Eveline Cosmetics — Men X-treme 6in1
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Origin
Poland

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 5901761921649
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This alert was reported 1216 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
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? Eveline Cosmetics Men X-treme 6in1 is a beauty product. It contains a chemical called butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) that should not be in cosmetics.

What's happening? This product has a banned ingredient. BMHCA can harm the reproductive system, unborn babies, and may irritate skin.

Does this affect me? If you used this product in Estonia, you may be at risk. The product came from Poland.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have concerns.

🤖 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. · Origin: Poland

First published
January 27, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007661

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What is this product recall alert about?
Eveline Cosmetics — Men X-treme 6in1. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unb...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 27, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Estonia.
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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