Glow & Lovely skin cream withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Glow & Lovely skin cream) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Skin cream, 50g.
- Brand
- Glow & Lovely
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Pakistan
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
According to the list of ingredients, the product has an excessive concentration of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben and isopropylparaben. Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate could be an endocrine disruptor and might cause skin irritation. Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane might cause allergic reaction and skin irritation. Phenoxyethanol is haematotoxic, a mild irritant and may damage blood and liver. Methylparaben could cause skin irritation. Isopropylparaben might be toxic for reproduction and development, and might specifically target the male reproductive system. Moreover, the product contains fragrance allergens, which are not indicated in the list of ingredients.
What the authorities did
Source
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.