There is fake make up being sold that could cause organ damage and eye infections due to arsenic and lead

People are being warned about the dangers of buying counterfeit make up in the run-up to Christmas which may contain arsenic or lead.

There is fake make up being sold that could cause organ damage and eye infections due to arsenic and lead

People are being warned about the dangers of buying counterfeit make up in the run-up to Christmas which may contain arsenic or lead.

The Health Products Regulatory Authority has found fake high-end beauty products on sale through markets and websites using brand names like MAC, Urban Decay and Benefit.

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