Lipstick containing lead

Apr 16, 2013

Shauna S.

1. Dior
2. Lancome
3. Clinique
4. Estee Lauder
5. Chanel
6. Y.S.L.
7. Red Earth (lip gloss)
8. Avon

Apr 16, 2013

Shauna S.

The 10 lipstick brands and shades that contain the most lead, according the FDA study.
1. Maybelline's Color Sensation in Pink Petal. (Lead content: 7.19 ppm)
2. L'Oreal Colour Riche in Volcanic. (Lead content: 7.00 ppm)
3. NARS Semi-Matte in Red Lizard. (Lead content: 4.93 ppm)
4. Cover Girl Queen Collection Vibrant Hues Color in Ruby Remix (Lead content: 4.92 ppm)
5. NARS Semi-Matte in Funny Face. (Lead content: 4.89)
6. L'Oreal Colour Rich in Tickled Pink. (Lead content: 4.45)
7. L'Oreal Intensely Moisturizing Lipcolor in Heroic. (Lead content: 4.41)
8. Cover Girl Continuous Color in Warm Brick. (Lead content: 4.28)
9. Maybelline Color Sensational in Mauve Me. (Lead content: 4.23)
10. Stargazer lipstick in shade ''c.'' (Lead content: 4.12)

Apr 16, 2013

Shauna S.

To check if your lipstick contains lead, rub some lipstick onto your hand and rub gold jewellery onto the lipstick. If the lipstick changes it's colour to black then it contains lead.

Apr 16, 2013

Devyani G.

thanks!!

Apr 16, 2013

Shauna S.

I haven't heard of Mac lipsticks containing lead.

Apr 16, 2013

Melissa W.

I havn't heard anything about clinique on the FDA list. I read Avon also has the higest lead count in their lipstick. FDA states its a safe amount but I'm still going to stray from those particular lipstick brands.

Apr 16, 2013

Shauna S.

Every single list I've seen Clinique is in the top 3. And yes Avon does have some lipstick that contains lead.

Apr 16, 2013

Cris P.

thank you!

Apr 16, 2013

Cecille K.

Now girls, don't think you have to avoid these lipsticks to prevent yourself from developing cancer! ^ ^

Some candies (if not most) contain more lead than these lipsticks! Think of it like this: Apple seeds contain a small amount of cyanide, which is lethal to humans, but you would need to consume a lot of apples to even be exposed to that toxicity. In such small doses, your body can easily detoxify any harm brought to you by the consumption. You would have to eat a lot of lipstick to even develop cancer (along with other medical disasters brought by the strange habit). Your consumption of lipstick is so LIMITED that FDA does not see it as a potential threat to the body. =^ ^= Dior is my favorite lip brand and I would loathe myself if I had to toss all that makeup out the window (Not to mention money, heehee!)

Apr 16, 2013

Melissa W.

That's a shame.

Apr 16, 2013

Melissa W.

Yeah, you're absolutely right :)

Apr 16, 2013

Shauna S.

I totally agree with you Cecille. It's not as if we're eating lipstick haha. Doing a lot of research these brands are found to contain an above normal lead amount which can be considered dangerous. In many of the brands it's only a certain few colours of lipstick that were found to be dangerous or had to be recalled. I just wanted to make people a bit more aware and be a bit more careful about what they're putting on their lips. (:

Apr 16, 2013

Shauna S.

Well technically there's only lead in old pipes lol.

Apr 16, 2013

Dana M.

It's like floride lol it's a poison but we don't consume enough to kill us.

Apr 16, 2013

Maggie M.

Still, at least it's an informative post with correct information. Always refreshing, thanks Shauna 😉

Apr 16, 2013

Rachel R.

The average woman will eat 2lbs of lipstick in her life time..just thought I'd through that out there!

Apr 17, 2013

Alice H.

The Beauty Brains (great website, for those who don't know it) actually covered this topic recently - according to their calculations, a woman would have to eat 15 tubes of lipstick every day to raise the level of lead in your blood high enough to be dangerous. I won't go through all their calculations, but I'll leave the link here for you all to check it out! http://thebeautybrains.com/2013/04/03/does-lipstick-expose-you-to-dangerous-levels-of-lead/ Obviously it's always great to be aware of what you're putting on or in your body, but in this case, it doesn't seem to be something to really be worried too much about.

Apr 17, 2013

Devyani G.

Ok. but its always good to be aware of the contents in the things you are putting on your face and lips. will it cause cancer is an different issue!! consuming lead in small amounts may also be hazardous if not cancer.
thanks Shauna for this informative post!

Apr 17, 2013

Shauna S.

Yes this was meant to be an informative post to make everyone aware. You're welcome everyone I hope it helped!! (:

Apr 17, 2013

Devyani G.

yes it did!:)

Apr 18, 2013

Priscilla C.

Thanx for the tip:)