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🧸 Product SE February 17, 2023

iBeauty — iBeauty brow and lash henna

The containers and other package are black with yellow and gold letters. The product is also sold online, in particular via Amazon.

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iBeauty — iBeauty brow and lash henna
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured valued 2.28% by weight), Phenyl Methyl Pyrazolone (measured value 0.24%), m-aminophenol (measured valued 0.21% by weight) and 2.4.diaminophenoxyethanol (measured valued 0.075% by weight). PPD and p-aminopohenol are extreme skin sensitisers and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1199 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
14 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 31, 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 brow and lash dye called iBeauty brow and lash henna. It contains strong chemicals meant to color hair.

What's happening? The product has too much of a chemical called PPD. This can cause bad skin rashes or allergies.

Does this affect me? Anyone using this product in Sweden could get a rash or allergy.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have a reaction.

🤖 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)
iBeauty
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured valued 2.28% by weight), Phenyl Methyl Pyrazolone (measured value 0.24%), m-aminophenol (measured valued 0.21% by weight) and 2.4.diaminophenoxyethanol (measured valued 0.075% by weight). PPD and p-aminopohenol are extreme skin sensitisers and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 17, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007883

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?
iBeauty — iBeauty brow and lash henna. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured valued 2.28% by weight), Phenyl Methyl Pyrazolone (measured value 0.24%), m-aminophenol (measured valued 0.21% by weight) and 2.4.diaminophenoxyethano...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 17, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
▸ 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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