Clinique Moisturizer Recalled for Low Sunscreen Ingredient Levels
Clinique International is recalling Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 because two active sunscreen ingredients are below required levels.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the violation is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a subpotent drug (low active ingredient levels) without reported injuries or illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Clinique International is recalling Clinique Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15, 1 FL. OZ.LIQ./30 ml bottles. The recall covers all lots and shades, with a total of 1,771,244 bottles distributed nationwide.
The recall was initiated because the product is a subpotent drug. Specifically, two of the active sunscreen ingredients, octinoxate and octisalate, are below the specifications for assay. This means the product may not provide the level of sun protection indicated on the label.
Consumers should stop using the recalled product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or follow instructions from the recalling firm.
The recalled product
- Product
- CLINIQUE moisture surge tinted moisturizer broad spectrum SPF 15, 1 FL. OZ.LIQ./30 ml bottle within a carton, Clinique Labs., Dist. New York, N.Y., 10022; New York, London W1K 3BQ; Paris, UPC No. 20714-47477-5, Shade 02 (VF-N)
- Manufacturer
- Clinique International
- Category
- Drug — Sunscreen
- Affected units
- 1,771,244
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- all lots
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 6 recalled by Clinique International under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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