Low FDA (Drugs)·D-151-2013·Announced 2013-02-13

Estee Lauder DayWear Moisturizer Recalled for Potential Sunscreen Instability

Estee Lauder is recalling DayWear Sheer Tint Release moisturizer because the sunscreen ingredient may be unstable, potentially reducing its effectiveness.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as a Class III recall, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a theoretical reduction in sunscreen effectiveness rather than a direct injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Estee Lauder Inc is recalling specific units of DayWear Sheer Tint Release, Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF15. The recall involves 1.7 oz tubes and 1.5 mL foil sample packets. The affected products were distributed nationwide, as well as in Puerto Rico, Bermuda, and Panama.

The recall was initiated because the active sunscreen ingredient, avobenzone 3%, may not be stable over the product's shelf life. This instability could result in the sunscreen being less effective than labeled. The agency has classified this as a Class III recall.

Consumers should stop using the affected products and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or follow instructions from the recalling firm.

The recalled product

Product: ESTEE LAUDER DayWear Sheer Tint Release, Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF15, All Skin types, 1.7 FL. OZ. LIQ/50 ml (tube inside a unit carton) with UPC No. 2713179904, Code WKEM-01, and 1.5 mL foil sample packets, ESTEE LAUDER, DIST., NEW YO
Manufacturer: Estee Lauder Inc
Category: Consumer Product — Cosmetics
Hazard: reduced-sun-protection

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 (20)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Same manufacturer · Estee Lauder Inc

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