eBay Cosmetics recall list
31 official alerts and recalls concern cosmetics sold on eBay: 30 from EU Safety Gate and 1 from US CPSC. The first dates from 6 February 2020, the latest from 2 June 2026. In the last four complete quarters there were 4, about the same as the 4 in the four quarters before. The hazards named most often are chemical (94%) and microbiological (6%). Read from the official risk descriptions, the most common reasons are ingredient not allowed in cosmetics (97%), restricted chemical above the legal limit (42%) and microbial contamination (6%). 13% were for products made in United States, 10% were for products made in China and 10% were for products made in United Arab Emirates. The most common outcome was removed from online marketplace (47% of EU alerts); 47% included a measure ordered by an authority. Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions include lilial (BMHCA), hydroquinone and lead.
Official alerts and recalls per quarter
EU Safety GateUS CPSCQ4 2026 is incomplete: counted to 1 October 2026.
Show the numbers by year
| Year | EU Safety Gate | US CPSC |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
Why they were flagged
All reasons →-
97%, 30 alerts
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42%, 13 alerts
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6%, 2 alerts
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3%, 1 alerts
Counts are alerts naming the platform in the official record, not all dangerous products sold there. Many records name no seller at all. How we count
Download these 31 alerts (CSV) English column names; reuse with attribution to the official sources.
| Date | Product | Also named | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 |
Hair mask LL SUPREME Brand: Ana Paula Carvalho · model Mascara 02 Linha Premium · barcode 7908024951038
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Removed from online marketplace · Consumers warned Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay, www.keratin-place.com, www.shikeratine.fr, |
SR/00150/26 | |
| 2026-05-29 |
Hair-care productDivina CorBrand: SKALA · barcode 7897042017782
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Removed from online marketplace · Consumers warned Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon and eBay. |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon and eBay.Amazon → |
SR/03658/25 |
| 2025-12-12 |
EyelinerBrand: Romantic Rain · barcode 6969696920754
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmetics · Microbial contaminationSales ban ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay. |
OR/00167/25 | |
| 2025-10-01 |
Teeth whitening penBright White Teeth Whitening PenBrand: Bright White
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmetics · Restricted chemical above the legal limitProduct destroyed · Other measure · Removed from online marketplace ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay. |
SR/03437/25 | |
| 2025-04-23 |
Skin lightening lotionGluta banana GEF · barcode 000046378
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsImport rejected at the border ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay. |
SR/01549/25 | |
| 2025-04-23 |
Skin lightening creamInfini clear, crème clarifiante · barcode 9501101376182 · batch L9A20752
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsImport rejected at the border ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay and dreamcosmetics.net |
SR/01561/25 | |
| 2025-04-23 |
Skin lightening lotionElixir light, glutathionmodel Elixir · barcode 6028050109010 · batch 0488
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsImport rejected at the border ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay. |
SR/01531/25 | |
| 2025-04-15 |
Skin lightening creamInfini clear · batch L11C30492
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsImport rejected at the border ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay. |
SR/01571/25 | |
| 2023-11-08 |
Dark spots corrector creamSoin correcteur de tachesBrand: Lemon Clear
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmetics · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay. |
A12/02692/23 | |
| 2023-06-29 |
PerfumeSilver, crown perfumes
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsImport rejected at the border ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay. |
A12/01542/23 | |
| 2023-05-16 |
PerfumeRose ExplosionBrand: Grandeur Elite · barcode 5055810027919 · batch P4156
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay. |
A12/01135/23 | |
| 2023-02-07 |
Hair dyeBlack Rose Kali Mehandi Brand: Black Rose ® · barcode 815865000412 · batch E-11, E-127
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsSales stopped Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay, with item number 234008603513. |
A12/00208/23 | |
| 2022-11-08 |
PerfumeABAQ pomegranate musk
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsImport rejected at the border ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay. |
A12/01583/22 | |
| 2022-11-08 |
PerfumePowder musk
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsImport rejected at the border ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay. |
A12/01579/22 | |
| 2022-11-07 |
PerfumeChastity
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsImport rejected at the border ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product is sold online, in particular via eBay. |
A12/01557/22 | |
| 2022-10-27 |
PerfumeOud al shahamah
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsImport rejected at the border ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product is sold online, in particular via eBay. |
A12/01521/22 | |
| 2022-04-14 |
Telebrands Recalls Hempvana Pain Relief Products with Lidocaine Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of PoisoningHempväna Ultra Strength Pain Relief Cream with Lidocaine, Hempväna Ultra Strength Pain Relief Cream Night with Lidocaine, Hempväna Ultra Strength Pain Relief Cream Turmeric with Lidocaine, Hempväna Pain Relieving Hand & Body Lotion with Lidocaine · barcode 97298052170, 97298052583, 97298053542, 97298053566
Why: Missing warnings or child-resistant closureRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers Online at hempvana.com, amazon.com, eBay.com, walmart.com, Altmeyers.com, bedbathhome.com, fredmeyer |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Online at hempvana.com, amazon.com, eBay.com, walmart.com, Altmeyers.com, bedbathhome.com,Amazon →WalmartWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Online at hempvana.com, amazon.com, eBay.com, walmart.com, Altmeyers.com, bedbathhome.com, fredmeyer.com, hamrickWalmart → |
CPSC 22118 |
| 2022-02-18 |
Professional teeth whitening kitTeeth whitening setBrand: Glamador · batch 202110128A
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmetics · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description product was also sold online, in particular via Amazon and eBay. |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via Amazon and eBay.Amazon → |
A12/00268/22 |
| 2022-01-06 |
Skin-lightening milkLait éclaircissant Soin Hydratant Nourrissant CAROTTEBrand: Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris · model 500 ml · barcode 3760091560735 · batch S201292 201297
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmetics · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers · Removed from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay under number 264848276062. |
A12/00041/22 | |
| 2021-12-21 |
Lightening creamSoin super éclaircissantBrand: Caroclair
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmetics · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay, under the article number 401948003717. |
A12/01849/21 | |
| 2021-09-07 |
Skin lightening productPlatinum Skin Beautifying Milk Maxi-Tone Brand: Clear Essence · barcode 737192001002 · batch #190812-1, EF141, Expiry date: 08/21
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsWithdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product is sold online, in particular via eBay. |
A12/01280/21 | |
| 2021-06-09 |
Eye shadowTrio Eyeshadow Brand: MUA MAKEUP ACADEMY PROFESSIONAL · model C203D - Smoke Screen (white, grey and black shades), DLH01 - Innocence (gold, sand and brown shades) · barcode 5 031468 211054 - Smoke screen/Innocence (outer), 5 055402 901566 - Smoke screen (inner)
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmetics · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description ack plastic bag and was also sold online, in particular via eBAY. |
A12/00827/21 | |
| 2020-12-23 |
Teeth Whitening Essense SerumLanbena Teeth Whitening Essense Serum Plaque Stains Remove Liquid Oral Care 10mlBrand: Lanbena · model LB3879
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsSales ban · Removed from online marketplace ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via eBay. |
A12/01908/20 | |
| 2020-11-26 |
Skin-lightening productCrème éclaircissante carotteBrand: L'Abidjanaise · batch 63
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmetics · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via eBay. |
A12/01614/20 | |
| 2020-11-26 |
Skin-lightening productCrème éclaircissante 3 en 1 Brand: Carotone - LIGHT AND NATURAL · barcode 6182000100493 · batch 1016262S
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmetics · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via eBay. |
A12/01613/20 | |
| 2020-11-26 |
Skin-lightening productCrème clarifiante super white bioBrand: Lana · batch 569
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmetics · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was sold online, notably on eBay. |
A12/01632/20 | |
| 2020-09-23 |
Skin-lightening productCrème clarifiante pieds mains coudesBrand: MAKARI · batch 21818
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmetics · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product is also sold online, notably through eBay. |
A12/01287/20 | |
| 2020-08-19 |
Teeth whitening productBrand: DENTECH · model Item ID: 112230874217; eBay item number:174236385685
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmetics · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via eBay. |
A12/01153/20 | |
| 2020-07-02 |
Henna powderHenna Hair Colouring KinaBrand: Gama · barcode 5 055172 823006 · batch Lot Number: L 180804 ; Best Before Date: 04.08.2019, Lot Number: L 181025 ; Best Before Date: 25.10.2019, Lot Number: L 190827 ; Best Before Date: 27.08.2020
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmetics · Restricted chemical above the legal limit · Microbial contaminationWithdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description rs to be a farm and was also sold online, in particular via eBAY. |
A12/00991/20 | |
| 2020-02-16 |
Hand and body lotionAvojuice Skin Quenchers Hand and Body LotionBrand: O.P.I. · model Peppermint Shimmer · barcode 619828043382 · batch 12207 PA
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmetics · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via eBAY. |
A11/00022/20 | |
| 2020-02-06 |
Hand creamHand CreamBrand: Caicui · model Raspberry · barcode 6959192810666 · batch 20200924T3
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via eBAY. |
A12/00204/20 |