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As a part of FDA’s overall mission to protect public health, the agency undertook a project to determine levels of lead in lipstick and in a variety of other cosmetics.

Lead occurs naturally in the environment, and its occurrence, as an impurity, in cosmetic products can’t be avoided. FDA has taken action whenever necessary to remove products from the market that contain lead at unsafe levels.

In December 2016, FDA issued draft guidance to industry on lead as an impurity in cosmetic lip products, such as lipsticks, and other cosmetics, such as eye shadows, blushes, compact powders, shampoos, and body lotions. Our guidance recommends a maximum level of lead in cosmetic products.

How FDA Tested Lipsticks and Other Cosmetics for Lead

In October 2007, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) reported finding lead in a small selection of lipsticks on the market. We decided to follow up with our own assessment of lead levels in lipsticks.

In addition, as part of our ongoing efforts to monitor cosmetics on the market, we also looked at lead levels in several externally applied cosmetics, including eye shadows, blushes, lotions, mascaras, foundations, body powders, compact powders, shaving creams, and face paints.

FDA scientists developed and validated a new method for analyzing lead in lipsticks, and used this method to find the lead content in several hundred cosmetic lip products on the U.S. market, including 20 from CSC’s report that were still available. We used a more common extraction method to find the lead content in additional cosmetic lip products. We used both of these methods to find the lead content in a total of 685 cosmetics on the U.S. market.

More than 99 percent of the cosmetics we surveyed contained less than 10 ppm lead. Based on our surveys we determined that manufacturers are capable of limiting lead content in cosmetic products to 10 ppm or less if they are careful about selecting their ingredients and follow good manufacturing practices.

For results of our surveys, see—

How FDA Determined That Up to 10 ppm Lead in These Products Would Not Pose a Health Risk

Exposure to lead from lipstick is mainly by swallowing, such as after a consumer licks her lips, so we used the same approach for cosmetic lip products that we use to estimate exposure to lead from food. We determined that exposure to 10 ppm lead from incidental ingestion of cosmetic lip products is very small and cannot be measured in routine blood testing.

Exposure to lead from other cosmetics is by absorption through the skin, but the amount absorbed is very small. This means that exposure to lead from a product such as eye shadow or body lotion is even lower than exposure to lead from a lipstick or other lip cosmetic, and also cannot be measured in routine blood testing.

Based on these factors, we concluded that up to 10 ppm lead in cosmetic lip products and externally applied cosmetics would not pose a health risk.

FDA’s Draft Guidance for Industry on Lead in Cosmetic Lip Products and Externally Applied Cosmetics

FDA has issued draft guidance to industry recommending that cosmetic lip products and externally applied cosmetics not contain more than 10 ppm lead as an impurity.

Although most cosmetics on the market in the United States generally already contain less than 10 ppm of lead, a small number contained higher amounts, and we are aware that some cosmetics from other countries contain lead at higher levels. This makes guidance on recommended maximum lead levels all the more important as more products are imported into this country.

You can comment on FDA guidance documents at any time. But to make sure FDA has time to consider your comments before the draft guidance becomes final, you should submit your comments within 60 days of its publication.

To learn more, including how to submit comments on the guidance, see “Draft Guidance for Industry: Lead in Cosmetic Lip Products and Externally Applied Cosmetics: Recommended Maximum Level.”

Background on How Cosmetics and Color Additives Are Regulated

The law doesn’t require cosmetic products or ingredients, other than color additives, to have FDA approval before they go on the market, and it doesn’t require cosmetic firms to share their safety data with the agency. Cosmetics must be properly labeled and safe when used according to their directions or when used in the customary or expected way.

FDA monitors the safety of cosmetics on the market, and we can take action against cosmetics that don’t comply with the law.

Unlike other cosmetic ingredients, color additives must have FDA approval for their intended use, and most color additives have limits for lead as an impurity. When we consider approving a color additive, we look at information such as how the color additive will be used, amounts consumers will be exposed to, and whether the color additive will be safe for its intended use.

In addition, some color additives may be used only if they are from batches certified by FDA. This includes testing each batch for lead. FDA regulations usually limit lead as an impurity in color additives to no more than 10 or 20 ppm. However, because color additives are used in such small amounts to achieve their intended effects, these levels of lead are unlikely to pose a health risk.

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Data Tables

FDA Analyses of Lead in Lipsticks – Initial Survey The following results for lead content in a selection of lipsticks were obtained by scientists at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and reported in the Journal of Cosmetic Science . FDA purchased lipsticks from retail stores between October and December 2007. Sample # Brand Parent company Lipstick line

Shade #

Shadea Lot #b Lead (Pb)c

(ppm)d 1a Cover Girl Procter & Gamble Incredifull Lipcolor

964

Maximum Red 7241S1 3.06 1b Cover Girl Procter & Gamble Incredifull Lipcolor

964

Maximum Red 5188S1 3.05 Revlon Revlon ColorStay Lipcolor

345

Red Velvet Compositee 2.91f 2 07298 2.38 3 Cover Girl Procter & Gamble Queen Collection

Q580

Ruby Remix 7136 2.24 4 Body Shop L'Oréal Lip Colour

22

Garnet C274EA 1.79 5 Cover Girl Procter & Gamble Continuous Color

435

Cherry Brandy 7228 1.76 6 L'Oréal L'Oréal Colour Riche

315

True Red FD261 1.47 7 Revlon Revlon Super Lustrous

660

Bed of Roses 07208 1508

53 1.37 8 Maybelline L'Oréal Moisture Extreme

F315

Cocoa Plum WD2891 1.21 9 Revlon Revlon Super Lustrous

725

Love That Red 07284 1508

59 1.04 10a L'Oréal L'Oréal Colour Riche

752

Classic Wine FD064 0.79 10b FD234 0.67 11 Clinique Estée Lauder Long Last

FJ

Merlot AA7 0.55 12 Clinique Estée Lauder Long Last

F9

Paprika A87 0.48 13 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Pure Color

1A3

Maraschino B55 0.43 14 Burt's Bees Clorox Company Lip Shimmer

g

Merlot 1840701 0.33 15 Maybelline L'Oréal Moisture Extreme

E215

Midnight Red WD3041 0.23 16 PeaceKeeper PeaceKeeper Lipstick

g

Paint Me Compassionate h 0.17 17 Dior LVMH Replenishing Lipcolor

752

Red Premiere 7A01 0.15 18 Dior LVMH Addict Ultra-Shine

750

Shiniest Sexiness 7D01 0.12 19 M.A.C Estée Lauder Matte

g

Viva Glam I A67 0.10 20 Avon Avon Ultra Color Rich

U250

Cherry Jubilee h 0.09 Average 1.07 a Lipsticks selected are 20 of the same brands and shades analyzed by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (http://safecosmetics.org/article.php?id=327)

b Lot numbers embossed or printed on lipstick cases or end labels.

c Results are for total lead content determined by FDA's validated method [Reference 1].

d Reported in units of µg Pb/g in Reference 1.

e Combination of several lots.

f Result not used for determining average value of lead content by FDA's validated method.

g No shade number on lipstick.

h No lot number on lipstick. FDA Analyses of Lead in Lipsticks – Expanded Survey The following results for lead content in 400 lipsticks were obtained by Frontier Global Sciences, Inc., under a contract with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The lipsticks were purchased from retail stores between February and July 2010. Sample # Brand Parent company Lipstick line

Shade #

Shade Lot #a Lead

(Pb)b

(ppm) 1 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Color Sensational

125

Pink Petal FF205 7.19 2 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Colour Riche

410

Volcanic FE259 7.00 3 NARS Shiseido Semi-Matte

1005

Red Lizard 0KAW 4.93 4 Cover Girl Queen

Collection Procter & Gamble Vibrant Hues Color

Q580

Ruby Remix 9139 4.92 5 NARS Shiseido Semi-Matte

1009

Funny Face 9DLW 4.89 6 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Colour Riche

165

Tickled Pink FF224 4.45 7 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Intensely Moisturizing Lipcolor

748

Heroic FD306 4.41 8 Cover Girl Procter & Gamble Continuous Color

025

Warm Brick 9098 4.28 9 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Color Sensational

475

Mauve Me FF201 4.23 10 Stargazer Stargazer Lipstick

103 c 180808 4.12 11 Stargazer Stargazer Lipstick

103 c 180808 4.06 12 Revlon Revlon Matte

009

Fabulous Fig 08262 3.32 13 Sonia Kashuk Target Corporation Luxury Lip Color

27

Mauvey 090464_0511

X564A 3.12 14 Avon Avon Beyond Color

558

Mad For Mauve AR01 3.08 15 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Endless

530

Mauve Amour FD339 2.87 16 Revlon Revlon ColorStay

375

Ripened Red 09040 2.84 17 Burt's Bees Clorox Company Lip Shimmer

d

Toffee 1130801 2.81 18 Revlon Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl

631

Luminous Pink 09097 2.81 19 Sonia Kashuk Target Corporation Luxury Lip Color

27

Mauvey 090464_0511

X564A 2.80 20 Revlon Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl

643

Satin Plum 08351 2.77 21 Cover Girl Procter & Gamble Continuous Color

595

Iced Plum 5353 2.74 22 Stargazer Stargazer Lipstick

101

c 180808 2.71 23 Fashion Fair Johnson Publishing Company Forever Matte

8207

Forever Gold H2 2.68 24 Avon Avon Beyond Color

541

Uptown Pink Rose KL9 2.59 25 Cover Girl Procter & Gamble Continuous Color

035

Smokey Rose 8261 2.56 26 Cover Girl Procter & Gamble Incredifull Lipcolor

924

Ripe Raspberry 8226S1 2.52 27 Revlon Revlon Renewist

130

Mauvellous 08043 2.52 28 Revlon Revlon ColorStay Soft & Smooth

200

Natural Cashmere 09233 2.44 29 Cover Girl Procter & Gamble Continuous Color

435

Cherry Brandy 5258 2.42 30 Revlon Revlon Renewist

010

Naturally Revealing 08077 2.40 31 Cover Girl Procter & Gamble Continuous Color

701

Rosy Wine 5102 2.28 32 Lancôme L'Oréal USA Color Design Metallic

d

Work It! 18G101 2.28 33 M.A.C Estée Lauder Frost

d

Metal Maven AC9 2.28 34 Cover Girl Queen Collection Procter & Gamble Vibrant Hues Color

Q582

Cherry Bomb 7290 2.27 35 Stargazer Stargazer Fantasy

d

Crystal Fuschia 010306 2.27 36 Cover Girl Procter & Gamble Continuous Color

575

Really Red 5251 2.26 37 Revlon Revlon Renewist

160

Plum Luck 07339 2.25 38 Burt's Bees Clorox Company Lip Shimmer

d

Guava 3000901 2.24 39 Revlon Revlon ColorStay Soft & Smooth

360

Pink Indulgence 09141 2.24 40 Avon Avon Beyond Color

549

Pink Lemonade KW9 2.23 41 Cover Girl Queen Collection Procter & Gamble Vibrant Hues Color

Q430

Toast Of The Town 7297 2.22 42 Almay Revlon Hydracolor

545

Pink Pearl 9986-20 2.21 43 Fashion Fair Johnson Publishing Company Finishings

8907

Berry Bourgeois 8900-70 2.18 44 Revlon Revlon Matte

006

Really Red 09259 2.12 45 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014337

Sheer Blush MT10 2.09 46 Jafra Jafra Cosmetics International Ultra Creamy

814

Pure Blush 9233 2.08 47 M.A.C Estée Lauder Amplified Creme

d

Show Orchid AC9 2.08 48 Estée Lauder Prescriptives Estée Lauder Colorscope Shimmer

24

Apricot Blossom A97 2.07 49 Cover Girl Procter & Gamble Continuous Color

565

Rose Cashmere 9104 2.00 50 Cover Girl Procter & Gamble Continuous Color

015

Bronzed Peach 8345 2.00 51 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Endless

830

Naked Ambition FD274 2.00 52 Rimmel London Coty Lasting Finish

058

Drop Of Sherry 9056 1.98 53 Stargazer Stargazer Lipstick

130

c 141207 1.98 54 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014346

Garnetfrost RH11 1.96 55 Avon Avon Beyond Color

557

Cantaloupe KD91 1.95 56 Cover Girl Procter & Gamble Continuous Color

565

Rose Cashmere 9104 1.94 57 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Color Sensational

335

Get Nutty FF293 1.94 58 Cover Girl Queen Collection Procter & Gamble Vibrant Hues Color

Q435

Cherrylicious 7297 1.93 59 Cover Girl Procter & Gamble Continuous Color

505

Iceblue Pink 9356 1.92 60 Revlon Revlon Moon Drops

260

Heather Frost 2Y1 1.91 61 Clarins Clarins USA Rouge Appeal

09

Strawberry Smoothie HC 1.88 62 Revlon Revlon ColorStay Soft & Smooth

225

Pecan Pleasure 09296 1.88 63 Rimmel London Coty Lasting Finish

058

Drop Of Sherry 9056 1.88 64 BeneFit LVMH Perfums & Cosmetics Pearl

LP23

Bold & Beautiful 3L1A 1.86 65 Revlon Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl

120

Apricot Fantasy 09154 1.85 66 NARS Shiseido Shimmer 1021 Venice 9XAD 1.84 67 Revlon Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl

450

Gentlemen Prefer Pink 09069 1.84 68 Almay Revlon Hydracolor

510

Rosewood 07005 1.82 69 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014343

Mocha Freeze MT13 1.82 70 Revlon Revlon Moon Drops Frost

450

Amethyst Smoke 09328 1.81 71 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Colour Riche

760

Silverstone FF152 1.80 72 Revlon Revlon Renewist

060

Perfect Pastel 07087 1.80 73 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Pure Color

116

Candy AA9 1.78 74 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Color Sensational

465

Madison Mauve FF340 1.78 75 Cover Girl Procter & Gamble Continuous Color

560

Fabulous Fuchsia 9264 1.76 76 Elizabeth Arden Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Effects

19

Cocoa Bronze Pearl 8KAK 1.76 77 Revlon Revlon ColorStay Soft & Smooth

315

Juicy Plum 09257 1.75 78 Revlon Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl

420

Blushed 09260 1.75 79 Jafra Jafra Cosmetics International Ultra Creamy

815

Pure Ruby 9234 1.74 80 Avon Avon Beyond Color

555

Raisinette LN9 1.73 81 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Endless

520

Eternally Mauve FF016 1.72 82 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Moisture Extreme

A78

Wine On Ice WD1361 1.71 83 Revlon Revlon Moon Drops Frost

700

Crystal Cut Coral 07080 1.70 84 Almay Revlon Hydracolor

615

Plum Pearl 06340 1.69 85 Gabriel Gabriel Cosmetics Color

d

Copper Glaze 9226 1.69 86 Gabriel Gabriel Cosmetics Color

d

Copper Glaze 9226 1.69 87 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Colour Riche

417

Peach Fuzz FF324 1.69 88 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Endless

400

Captivating Coral FE012 1.69 89 NARS Shiseido Sheer

1081

Beautiful Liar 8WGD 1.69 90 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Colour Riche

620

Mica FF135 1.63 91 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Color Sensational

205

Nearly There FF319 1.61 92 Revlon Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl

205

Champagne On Ice 09309 1.61 93 M.A.C Estée Lauder Frost

d

Bronzilla AB9 1.57 94 Stargazer Stargazer Glitter

d

Green 0708 1.57 95 Dior LVMH Perfums & Cosmetics Rouge Dior

365

VIP Pink 9T03 1.56 96 Revlon Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl

520

Wine With Everything 10062 1.55 97 Revlon Revlon Moon Drops Frost

335

Copperglaze Brown 08206 1.54 98 BeneFit LVMH Perfums & Cosmetics Full-Finish

LP83

Sassy-frass 8E2A 1.53 99 Stargazer Stargazer Lipstick

104

c 010606 1.53 100 Estée Lauder Prescriptives Estée Lauder Colorscope Sparkle

51

Bronze Lustre A79 1.50 101 M.A.C Estée Lauder Glaze

d

Frou A10 1.49 102 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014358

Frosted Rose RR22 1.49 103 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Moisture Extreme

12

Sugar Plum Ice WB1591 1.48 104 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Mineral Power

100

Pink Pearl FE190 1.47 105 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Color Sensational

615

Summer Sunset FF275 1.46 106 Revlon Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl

520

Wine With Everything 10062 1.46 107 Avon Avon Beyond Color

551

Peach Daiquiri KP9 1.45 108 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Endless

500

Undeniably Mauve FF023 1.45 109 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Endless

740

Really Rose FF243 1.44 110 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Moisture Extreme

G280

Mocha Ice WD1421 1.41 111 Almay Revlon Hydracolor

600

Dusk 681B 1.40 112 Avon Avon Perfect Wear

P003

Forever Pink SBK01 1.39 113 Mary Kay Mary Kay Tinted Lip Balm

025748

Blush TC26 1.39 114 Colorganics Colorganics Hemp Organics

d

Purple Haze e 1.38 115 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Colour Riche

805

Golden Splendor FF364 1.38 116 Stargazer Stargazer Lipstick

117

c 180808 1.38 117 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder All Day

ADL 39

Frosted Apricot AA9 1.37 118 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Mineral Power

250

Chestnut FE158 1.37 119 Colorganics Colorganics Hemp Organics

d

Purple Haze e 1.36 120 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Pure Color

1E0

Classic Red AA9 1.35 121 Almay Revlon Ideal Lipcolor

240

Plum 086724-16 1.34 122 Lancôme L'Oréal USA Color Fever Shine

d

Natural Glimmer 18F302 1.34 123 M.A.C Estée Lauder Glaze

d

Bubbles AC9 1.34 124 Clinique Estée Lauder High Impact

03

Metallic Sand B78 1.33 125 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Pure Color

125

Melon A69 1.32 126 Revlon Revlon Renewist

170

Full Bodied Wine 08040 1.32 127 Estée Lauder Origins Estée Lauder Flower Fusion

21

Calla Lily A39 1.31 128 Lancôme L'Oréal USA Color Fever

d

Enticing Rose 18E104 1.31 129 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014379

Paradise Pink MK31 1.30 130 Revlon Revlon Moon Drops Creme

585

Persian Melon 08156 1.28 131 Elizabeth Arden Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect 27 Perfect Amethyst 9CA 1.27 132 Almay Revlon Hydracolor

520

Sienna 651X 1.26 133 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014349

Golden MR26 1.26 134 Clinique Estée Lauder High Impact

24

Nearly Violet AB8 1.24 135 Clinique Estée Lauder Long Last Soft Matte

82

Berry Berry A89 1.24 136 Victoria’s Secret Limited Brands Sparkling

d

Adorned 8345ZA 1.23 137 Almay Revlon Hydracolor

520

Sienna 651X 1.22 138 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Endless

300

Crimson Joy FF203 1.21 139 Chanel Chanel Rouge Hydrabase

134

Wild Tulip 0121 1.20 140 Lancôme L'Oréal USA Le Rouge Absolu

d

Beige Cashmere 18F200 1.20 141 Victoria’s Secret Limited Brands Heidi Klum Perfect

d

Exotic Spice 9223ZA 1.19 142 Clinique Estée Lauder High Impact

09

Citrus Rose A89 1.18 143 Lancôme L'Oréal USA Color Design Sheen

d

Vintage Rose 18G203 1.18 144 Revlon Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl

300

Coffee Bean 09110 1.18 145 Victoria’s Secret Limited Brands Sheer Gloss Stick

d

Vulnerable X139 1.18 146 Fashion Fair Johnson Publishing Company Lipstick

8091

Crystal Crimson B3 1.17 147 Iman Cosmetics Iman Cosmetics Luxury Moisturizing

004

Paprika 9541 1.17 148 Clinique Estée Lauder Different

A3

Ice Bloom B79 1.15 149 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014340

Pink Shimmer RH30 1.15 150 Victoria’s Secret Limited Brands Too Faced

d

Free Love ABO 1.15 151 Clinique Estée Lauder Long Last Soft Shine C2 Heather Moon A79 1.13 152 Lancôme L'Oréal USA Color Fever

d

Beige Everyday 18DO02 1.13 153 Almay Revlon Ideal Lipcolor

210

Coffee 86724-04 1.12 154 Lancôme L'Oréal USA Color Design Metallic

d

Poodle Skirt 18F902 1.11 155 Chanel Chanel Aqualumière

74

Como 9601 1.10 156 Stargazer Stargazer Fantasy

d

Crystal Pink 010306 1.10 157 Clarins Clarins USA Lip Colour Tint

19

Wild Berry F5 1.08 158 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Endless

800

In The Buff FF218 1.08 159 M.A.C Estée Lauder Frost

d

Bronze Shimmer AB9 1.08 160 Avon Avon Ultra Color Rich

U421

Berry Berry Nice SKC91 1.07 161 Clinique Estée Lauder High Impact

27

After Party AB9 1.07 162 Lancôme L'Oréal USA L‘Absolu Rouge

d

Champagne 18G101 1.07 163 Revlon Revlon Moon Drops Creme

590

Lilac Champagne 08217 1.06 164 Chanel Chanel Aqualumière

31

Waikiki 1302 1.05 165 Estée Lauder Prescriptives Estée Lauder Colorscope Cream

35

Currant Affair AC7 1.04 166 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Colour Riche

835

Bronze Coin FF149 1.04 167 Revlon Revlon Beyond Natural

050

Spice 821B 1.04 168 M.A.C Estée Lauder Frost

d

Frenzy A10 1.03 169 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Color Sensational

635

Very Cherry FF341 1.03 170 Stargazer Stargazer Glitter

d

Fuschia 1009 1.03 171 BeneFit LVMH Perfums & Cosmetics Silky-Finish

LP57

Candy Store 9K1A 1.02 172 Iman Cosmetics Iman Cosmetics Luxury Lipstain

203

Rapture 9634 1.02 173 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014382

Pink Satin MV11 1.02 174 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Double Wear

DWL 01

Stay Rose A59 1.01 175 Clinique Estée Lauder Butter Shine

441

Adore U AB9 1.00 176 Lancôme L'Oréal USA Le Rouge Absolu

d

Pink Eclipse 7K016 1.00 177 M.A.C Estée Lauder Frost

d

Bombshell A99 1.00 178 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014376

Dusty Rose MM20 0.97 179 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Double Wear

DWL 03

Stay Pinkberry A79 0.96 180 Lancôme L'Oréal USA L‘Absolu Rouge

d

Amande Sucrée 18G100 0.96 181 Bobbi Brown Estée Lauder Metallic Lip Color

1

Baby Peach AA9 0.95 182 Clinique Estée Lauder Different

A0

Gingerfrost A10 0.95 183 M.A.C Estée Lauder Lustre

d

London Life AB9 0.95 184 NARS Shiseido Sheer

1078

Manhunt 7FLD 0.95 185 Revlon Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl

657

Fuchsia Fusion 09167 0.95 186 Stargazer Stargazer Glitter

d

Pink 0708 0.95 187 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Signature

SIG L 10

Radiant Rose A89 0.94 188 Avon Avon Ultra Color Rich

U421

Berry Berry Nice SKC91 0.93 189 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Moisture Extreme

310

Plum Sable WC1871 0.93 190 Rimmel London Coty Lasting Finish

170

Alarm 7246 0.93 191 M.A.C Estée Lauder Baroque Boudoir

d

Baroque Boudoir A99 0.92 192 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014355

Raisinberry RF29 0.92 193 Stargazer Stargazer Lipstick

111

c 010306 0.92 194 Clinique Estée Lauder Long Last Soft Shine

15

All Heart A89 0.91 195 Lancôme L'Oréal USA Color Fever

d

Rock Icon Fuchsia 7D178 0.91 196 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014352

Apricot Glaze RD19 0.91 197 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Color Sensational

325

Cinnamon Stick FF303 0.91 198 Elizabeth Arden Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect

03

Perfect Currant 9AA1 0.90 199 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Moisture Extreme

310

Plum Sable WC1871 0.90 200 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Signature

SIG 06

Lush Rose A88 0.89 201 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Moisture Extreme

C377

Rose Luster WD2081 0.89 202 Chanel Chanel Aqualumière

37

Ipanema 1501 0.88 203 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder All Day

ADL 18

Starlit Pink A10 0.88 204 Clinique Estée Lauder Long Last Soft Shine

13

Baby Kiss A89 0.86 205 Elizabeth Arden Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Effects

15

Sugarplum Shimmer K9JA2 0.86 206 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Colour Riche

825

Bronzine FF236 0.86 207 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014334

Berry Kiss MV04 0.86 208 Clarins Clarins USA Joli Rouge

703

Ginger RU 0.85 209 Chanel Chanel Rouge Allure

21

Exotic 2201 0.84 210 Clinique Estée Lauder Long Last Soft Shine

15

All Heart A89 0.84 211 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Signature

SIG 31

Spiced Coral A89 0.84 212 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Double Wear

DWL 02

Stay Pink B49 0.83 213 Mary Kay Mary Kay Tinted Lip Balm

025393

Rose TF23 0.83 214 Clinique Estée Lauder Butter Shine

426

Perfect Plum AB9 0.82 215 Dior LVMH Perfums & Cosmetics Addict High Shine

750

Runway Red 9Wo1 0.82 216 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Colour Riche

825

Bronzine FF236 0.82 217 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Colour Riche

754

Sugar Plum FF245 0.82 218 Clinique Estée Lauder Long Last Soft Shine

63

Pink Spice AA9 0.81 219 Stargazer Stargazer Fantasy

d

Crystal Cinnamon 010306 0.81 220 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Signature

SIG 31

Spiced Coral A89 0.80 221 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Pure Color Crystal

303

Crystal Pink AA9 0.80 222 Iman Cosmetics Iman Cosmetics Luxury Moisturizing

001

Wild Thing 9BU3 0.80 223 Mary Kay Mary Kay Tinted Lip Balm

025395

Apricot TC30 0.80 224 Lancôme L'Oréal USA Color Design Metallic

d

Copper Desire 18FN11 0.79 225 Bobbi Brown Estée Lauder Metallic Lip Color

10

Ruby AC9 0.78 226 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Signature

SIG 07

Rich Berry A98 0.78 227 Estée Lauder Origins Estée Lauder Flower Fusion

04

Marigold A59 0.78 228 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Signature

SIG 63

Divine Red A68 0.77 229 Burt's Bees Clorox Company Lip Shimmer

d

Champagne 3530901 0.76 230 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Intensely Moisturizing Lipcolor

858

Charming FD033 0.76 231 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Moisture Extreme

A55

Orchid Frost WC3491 0.76 232 Cover Girl Queen Collection Procter & Gamble Vibrant Hues Shine

Q930

Shiny Parfait 8113U2 0.75 233 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Signature

SIG 33

Apricot Sun A39 0.75 234 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014325

Black Cherry RH24 0.75 235 Clinique Estée Lauder Different

A4

Angelic A10 0.74 236 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Signature

SIG 15

Woodland Berry B79 0.74 237 M.A.C Estée Lauder Slimshine

d

Rock Out AB7 0.74 238 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme 014373 Pink Melon RF27 0.74 239 Lancôme L'Oréal USA Color Fever Shine

d

Simmering 18DD00 0.73 240 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Colour Riche

590

Blushing Berry FF306 0.73 241 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014373

Pink Melon RF27 0.72 242 Stargazer Stargazer Lipstick

115

c 180808 0.72 243 Chanel Chanel Aqualumière

98

Grenada 1901 0.70 244 Mary Kay Mary Kay Tinted Lip Balm

025396

Poppy TD01 0.70 245 Rimmel London Coty Lasting Finish

180

Jet Set Red 9295 0.70 246 Lancôme L'Oréal USA L‘Absolu Rouge

d

Absolute Rouge 18G200 0.69 247 Lancôme L'Oréal USA L‘Absolu Rouge

d

Absolute Rouge 18G200 0.69 248 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Endless

850

Extreme Spice FF222 0.69 249 M.A.C Estée Lauder Satin

d

Viva Glam II A20 0.69 250 Elizabeth Arden Elizabeth Arden Exceptional

74

Marigold 8PA3 0.68 251 Revlon Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl

616

Wink For Pink 09162 0.68 252 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Signature

SIG 36

Black Cherry A99 0.67 253 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Endless

820

Chocolate Obsession FF216 0.66 254 Victoria’s Secret Limited Brands Matte Cream

d

Siren 76 0.66 255 Rimmel London Coty Lasting Finish

038

In Vogue 9279 0.64 256 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014361

Toffee RF19 0.63 257 Revlon Revlon Beyond Natural

060

Berry 951 0.63 258 M.A.C Estée Lauder Glaze

d

Shitaki AB9 0.62 259 M.A.C Estée Lauder Slimshine

d

Intimidate A69 0.62 260 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014331

Whipped Berries RH28 0.61 261 Stargazer Stargazer Fantasy

d

Crystal Copper 010306 0.61 262 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Pure Color

1CM

Plumberry A78 0.60 263 M.A.C Estée Lauder Cremesheen

d

On Hold AC9 0.60 264 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014367

Tanned MR08 0.60 265 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014385

Hibiscus MK30 0.60 266 Chanel Chanel Rouge Allure

70

Adorable 1801 0.59 267 Chanel Chanel Rouge Allure

70

Adorable 1801 0.59 268 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Moisture Extreme

C410

Plum Wine FF050A 0.59 269 Avon Avon Perfect Wear

P203

Enduring Wine SBB01 0.58 270 Avon Avon Perfect Wear

P005

Forever Fuschia SKK91 0.58 271 Chanel Chanel Rouge Allure

75

Amusing 1401 0.58 272 Clinique Estée Lauder Long Last Soft Shine

08

Golden Brandy A99 0.58 273 Clinique Estée Lauder Different

33

Raspberry Glace A10 0.57 274 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014328

Apple Berry RK21 0.57 275 Avon Avon Ultra Color Rich

U101

Instant Mocha SLG91 0.56 276 M.A.C Estée Lauder Frost

d

Angel A10 0.56 277 Avon Avon Ultra Color Rich

U2

Wink SJF91 0.55 278 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Mineral Power

350

Plum Wine FE184 0.55 279 Estée Lauder Prescriptives Estée Lauder Lipshine

09

Sunkissed A69 0.54 280 Chanel Chanel Rouge Allure

14

Passion 2201 0.53 281 M.A.C Estée Lauder Glaze

d

Riveting AC9 0.53 282 Clarins Clarins USA Joli Rouge Perfect

700

Cedar Red 6N 0.52 283 Clinique Estée Lauder Butter Shine

414

Fresh Watermelon AA9 0.52 284 Lancôme L'Oréal USA L'Absolu Rouge

d

Rose Mythique 18G101 0.52 285 M.A.C Estée Lauder Lustre

d

Milan Mode AC8 0.52 286 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Moisture Extreme

E190

Royal Red FE354A 0.52 287 Lancôme L'Oréal USA L'Absolu Rouge

d

Rich Cashmere 18G101 0.51 288 Chanel Chanel Rouge Allure

10

Attitude 1001 0.50 289 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Pure Color Crystal

91

Elizabeth Pink A89 0.50 290 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Pure Color Crystal

306

Crystal Rose A79 0.50 291 Avon Avon Perfect Wear

P304

Sunkissed Ginger SBC91 0.49 292 Cover Girl Queen Collection Procter & Gamble Vibrant Hues Shine

Q920

Shiny Port Wine 8170U2 0.49 293 BeneFit LVMH Perfums & Cosmetics Full-Finish

LP84

Do Tell 8F1A 0.48 294 Estée Lauder Prescriptives Estée Lauder Lipshine

06

Raspberry Ice A49 0.48 295 Avon Avon Ultra Color Rich

U206

Wineberry SJL91 0.47 296 Iman Cosmetics Iman Cosmetics Luxury Moisturizing

006

Black Brandy 8AK1 0.47 297 Wet 'n' Wild Markwins International Mega Last Lip Color

901B

Think Pink 931201 0.47 298 Clinique Estée Lauder Different

A5

Heartfelt A10 0.46 299 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Pure Color Crystal

3C8

Crystal Beige B48 0.45 300 M.A.C Estée Lauder Lustre

d

Sophisto AC9 0.45 301 Revlon Revlon Super Lustrous Creme

640

Blackberry 09308 0.44 302 Shiseido Shiseido Shimmering

SL7

C FPKD 0.44 303 Burt's Bees Clorox Company Lip Shimmer

d

Raisin 3070901 0.43 304 Clinique Estée Lauder Butter Shine

409

Ambrosia A89 0.43 305 Clinique Estée Lauder Long Last Soft Shine

17

Watermelon A89 0.43 306 Lancôme L'Oréal USA L'Absolu Rouge

d

Pink Sapphire 18EO02 0.43 307 M.A.C Estée Lauder Lustre

d

Charismatic AB9 0.41 308 M.A.C Estée Lauder Lustre

d

Laugh A Lot AB9 0.41 309 Bobbi Brown Estée Lauder Creamy Lip Color

33

Retro Pink AC9 0.40 310 Clinique Estée Lauder Butter Shine

427

Crushed Grape A99 0.40 311 Cover Girl Queen Collection Procter & Gamble Vibrant Hues Shine

Q940

Shiny Wine 8320U2 0.40 312 M.A.C Estée Lauder Satin

d

Empowered A99 0.40 313 Clinique Estée Lauder Butter Shine

433

Apple Brandy A89 0.39 314 Estée Lauder Origins Estée Lauder Rain and Shine

15

Pink Sparkle A39 0.39 315 M.A.C Estée Lauder Lustre

d

Utter Fun A79 0.39 316 M.A.C Estée Lauder Amplified Creme

d

Cosmo AC9 0.39 317 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Moisture Extreme

G140

Peach Mocha WC2261 0.39 318 Shiseido Shiseido Shimmering

SL16

c NNGS 0.39 319 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Pure Color

1A3

Maraschino A89 0.38 320 Avon Avon Ultra Color Rich

U103

Rosewine SLI91 0.37 321 M.A.C Estée Lauder Lustre

d

Utter Fun A79 0.37 322 M.A.C Estée Lauder Lustre

d

Patisserie AA9 0.37 323 Clarins Clarins USA Sun Sheer

05

Sunset Cinnamon M1 0.35 324 Victoria’s Secret Limited Brands Perfect

d

Showstopper 9BZ1 0.35 325 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder All Day

ADL 19

Rich and Rosey AA9 0.33 326 Shiseido Shiseido Shimmering

SL10

c NLEL 0.32 327 Stargazer Stargazer Lipstick

119

c 17210 0.32 328 Wet 'n' Wild Markwins International Mega Last Lip Color

914C

Mocha-licious 931301 0.32 329 Clinique Estée Lauder High Impact

19

Extreme Pink A99 0.31 330 Dior LVMH Perfums & Cosmetics Addict Lipcolor

773

Scarlet Siren 9X02 0.31 331 M.A.C Estée Lauder Amplified Creme

d

Dubonnet A20 0.31 332 Avon Avon Ultra Color Rich

U423

Red 2000 SJL91 0.30 333 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Endless

310

Fired Up FD268 0.30 334 M.A.C Estée Lauder Satin

d

Retro AB9 0.30 335 Stargazer Stargazer Lipstick

108

c 090808 0.30 336 Clinique Estée Lauder High Impact

14

Cider Berry A49 0.29 337 Lancôme L'Oréal USA Le Rouge Absolu

d

Rhum Riche 18F100 0.29 338 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Endless

720

Real Raisin FF232 0.29 339 Mary Kay Mary Kay Creme

014364

Shell RF31 0.29 340 Cover Girl Procter & Gamble Continuous Color

030

It's Your Mauve 9346 0.28 341 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Volume Seduction XL

405

Peachy Flush WE020 0.28 342 Revlon Revlon Super Lustrous Creme

135

Chocolate Velvet 09236 0.28 343 Clinique Estée Lauder High Impact

05

Go Fig A59 0.27 344 Lancôme L'Oréal USA Color Design

d

Red Stiletto 18G101 0.27 345 M.A.C Estée Lauder Cremesheen

d

Creme In Your Coffee A89 0.27 346 Lancôme L'Oréal USA Color Design Cream

d

All Done Up 18E218 0.26 347 Clinique Estée Lauder Long Last Soft Matte

18

Vintage Wine A99 0.25 348 M.A.C Estée Lauder Slimshine

d

Urgent! A49 0.25 349 M.A.C Estée Lauder Lustre

d

Plumful AA9 0.24 350 Clinique Estée Lauder Different

A6

Rose Aglow A10 0.23 351 Lancôme L'Oréal USA Color Fever Shine

d

Tempt Me 18DN26 0.23 352 M.A.C Estée Lauder Amplified Creme

d

Morange AC9 0.23 353 Maybelline L'Oréal USA Volume Seduction XL

605

Seductively Nude WF197 0.23 354 NARS Shiseido Satin

1060

Afghan Red 8UDD 0.23 355 Bobbi Brown Estée Lauder Creamy Lip Color

5

Blue Raspberry AC9 0.22 356 Clinique Estée Lauder Butter Shine

432

Cranberry Cream A89 0.22 357 Wet 'n' Wild Markwins International Mega Last Lip Color

916D

Ravin' Raisin 933001 0.22 358 Avon Avon Ultra Color Rich

U250

Cherry Jubilee SJT91 0.21 359 Clinique Estée Lauder Different

04

A Different Grape AB9 0.20 360 Estée Lauder Origins Estée Lauder Rain and Shine

22

Razzleberry A10 0.20 361 Lancôme L'Oréal USA Le Rouge Absolu

d

Valentine 18ED00 0.20 362 Lancôme L'Oréal USA L‘Absolu Rouge

d

Berry Noir 18FO00 0.20 363 M.A.C Estée Lauder Satin

d

Cyber AC9 0.20 364 Avon Avon Ultra Color Rich

U420

Poppy Love SJZ91 0.18 365 Cover Girl Procter & Gamble Continuous Color

795

Toasted Almond 9230 0.18 366 Clinique Estée Lauder High Impact

02

Nude Beach A89 0.17 367 Lancôme L'Oréal USA Color Design Cream

d

All Done Up 18E218 0.17 368 Elizabeth Arden Elizabeth Arden Exceptional

30

Fiesta 9AA 0.16 369 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Infallible

20

Gardenia FE093B 0.16 370 M.A.C Estée Lauder Lustre

d

Desire A89 0.15 371 M.A.C Dsquared2 Estée Lauder Lustre

d

Blood Red A69 0.15 372 Stargazer Stargazer Lipstick

110

c 121008 0.15 373 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Colour Riche

108

Gilded Pink FF339 0.14 374 Iman Cosmetics Iman Cosmetics Luxury Lipstain

208

Strip Tease 8CS1 0.13 375 M.A.C Estée Lauder Lustre

d

Spice It Up! A10 0.13 376 Wet 'n' Wild Markwins International Mega Last Lip Color

910D

Red Velvet 932301 0.13 377 Avon Avon Ultra Color Rich

U516

Tuscan Russet SL291 0.12 378 Bobbi Brown Estée Lauder Lip Color

57

Hot Cocoa A38 0.12 379 M.A.C Estée Lauder Lustre

d

Lady Bug AC9 0.12 380 M.A.C Estée Lauder Matte

d

Viva Glam I A20 0.11 381 BeneFit LVMH Perfums & Cosmetics Full-Finish

LP87

La La Land 8F1A 0.08 382 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Colour Riche

231

Raspberries FD111 0.08 383 M.A.C Estée Lauder Amplified Creme

d

Impassioned A20 0.08 384 M.A.C Estée Lauder Matte

d

Chili A10 0.08 385 Clinique Estée Lauder Different

53

Guava Stain AC9 0.07 386 Clinique Estée Lauder Long Last

02

Sugar Bean A99 0.07 387 Victoria’s Secret Limited Brands Pout

d

Pink Champagne 9217ZA 0.07 388 Bobbi Brown Estée Lauder Lip Color

8

Blackberry AA9 0.06 389 Bobbi Brown Estée Lauder Lip Color

8

Blackberry AA9 0.06 390 Fashion Fair Johnson Publishing Company Lipstick

8018

Magenta Mist H1 0.06 391 Fashion Fair Johnson Publishing Company Lipstick

8014

Earth Red H1 0.05 392 Iman Cosmetics Iman Cosmetics Luxury Moisturizing

005

Iman Red J2 0.05 393 M.A.C Estée Lauder Matte

d

Lady Danger A10 0.05 394 Lori Anne Mood Magic Mood

d

Yellow e 0.05 395 Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Pure Color

161

Pink Parfait BA9 0.04 396 M.A.C Estée Lauder Satin

d

M.A.C Red A10 0.03 397 Lori Anne Mood Magic Mood

d

Blue e 0.03 398 Clinique Estée Lauder Almost

06

Black Honey A79 <> 399 L'Oréal L'Oréal USA Colour Juice

240

Cherry On Top FF082 <> 400 Wet’n’ Wild Markwins International Mega Mixers Lipbalm

281

Bahama Mama 927101 <> Average 1.11 a Lot numbers embossed or printed on lipstick cases or end labels. b Results are for total lead content determined by FDA's validated method (Reference 1). c No shade name on lipstick. d No shade number on lipstick. e No lot number on lipstick. December 27, 2007; updated June 25, 2009, September 2, 2009, November 3, 2009, and December 5, 2011

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