Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Study Finds Heavy Metals in Many Cream Eyeshadows
A consumer group in Hong Kong checked many popular eyeshadows.
They found that most of them had tiny amounts of heavy metals, like lead, that could cause problems.
Even though the amounts were small, they might be harmful over time.
The group is telling people to be careful, especially if they are allergic.
They also told companies to make their products safer and list all the ingredients.
If you use these eyeshadows and have a reaction, you should stop using the product.
Hong Kong consumer council tested cream and liquid eyeshadows.
Over 80% of the products contained heavy metals like antimony, arsenic, and lead.
While within legal limits, experts warn of potential risks with long-term use.
Some products lacked ingredient lists or warnings about heavy metals.
The council reported findings and advised manufacturers to improve safety and labeling.
- Who
- The Hong Kong Consumer Council.
- What
- A consumer council found heavy metals in most cream and liquid eyeshadows.
- When
- The testing was recently conducted.
- Where
- Hong Kong.
- Why
- To assess the safety of eye makeup products.
- Testing Agency
- Hong Kong Consumer Council
- Products Tested
- Cream and liquid eyeshadows
- Products with Heavy Metals
- Over 80%
- Heavy Metals Found
- Antimony, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury
- Action Taken
- Reported findings, advised manufacturers
- Safe Brands
- Excel, Fasio, Giorgio Armani