Rumor

A rumor was detected about a cosmetic product to hide blemishes (concealer) that it contains carcinogenic substances. The rumor was based on a German study in which the products were tested.

the truth

The circulating video contains incorrect information. The news published in the newspaper in 2020 generally talks about several types of cosmetic products to hide blemishes (concealer) and does not specify the manufacturer. No warning was issued by the European Warning Center or the regulatory authorities. The Authority previously analyzed several products of the manufacturer mentioned in the circulating video as part of its ongoing oversight efforts. No cases of non-compliance with specifications were detected.