State body issues warning of lead and arsenic in counterfeit cosmetics

The State’s medicines watchdog has issued a warning about counterfeit cosmetics, revealing that some have been found to contain lead and arsenic.

The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is warning consumers to beware of ‘high-end’ beauty products being offered for sale in the run-up to Christmas.

Among the counterfeit products identified are luxury make-up brands including MAC, Urban Decay, and Benefit.