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🧸 Product FR January 14, 2022

Pure White — Gold Glowing - Correcteur de tâches - Sérum révélateur

Dark spot corrector and brightening serum. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, on https://www.amazon.fr/Serum-white-antitaches-points-noirs/dp/B08KPJ73N8/

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Pure White — Gold Glowing - Correcteur de tâches - Sérum révélateur
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
The product contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate (measured values 9.3% and 0.03% by weight, respectively). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that should be applied only if medically prescribed: exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Other: Information from third-party sellers.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1594 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
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-lightening serum called Pure White — Gold Glowing. It has two strong chemicals: hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate.

What's happening? The product can irritate skin and cause other health problems because of these chemicals.

Does this affect me? If you used this product, you may be at risk, especially if you have sensitive skin.

What should I do? Stop using it now. 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)
Pure White
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate (measured values 9.3% and 0.03% by weight, respectively). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that should be applied only if medically prescribed: exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. · Origin: Unknown

First published
January 14, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005062

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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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Pure White — Gold Glowing - Correcteur de tâches - Sérum révélateur. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate (measured values 9.3% and 0.03% by weight, respectively). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. Clobetasol is a corticosteroid th...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 14, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ 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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