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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC March 6, 2026

Glow + Effective — Toning Cream

Light-yellow cream, advertised as toning.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Glow + Effective — Toning Cream
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The product contains clobetasol propionate, which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. This corticosteroid should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems.
Origin
Nigeria

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 144 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
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 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 skin cream called Glow + Effective — Toning Cream. It has a strong steroid in it that should not be used in creams you leave on your skin.

What's happening? The cream has clobetasol propionate, a medicine that can hurt your skin or cause other health problems if used wrong.

Does this affect me? If you have this cream at home, you might be at risk if you use it on your skin.

What should I do? Stop using it right away and ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Glow + Effective
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains clobetasol propionate, which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. This corticosteroid should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. · Origin: Nigeria

First published
March 6, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097920

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

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Glow + Effective — Toning Cream. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains clobetasol propionate, which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. This corticosteroid should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 6, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
▸ 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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