Limiting Lead in Lipstick and Other Cosmetics

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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In December 2016, FDA issued draft guidance to industry on lead as an impurity in cosmetic lip products, such as lipsticks, and other cosmetics, such as eye shadows, blushes, compact powders, shampoos,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—

• FDA Analyses of Lead in Lipstick – Initial Survey (Table)
• FDA Analyses of Lead in Lipstick and Other Cosmetic Lip Products – Expanded Survey (Table)

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.

Related Resources

• FDA's Testing of Cosmetics for Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Lead, Mercury, and Nickel Content
• Kohl, Kahal, or Surma: By Any Name, a Source of Lead Poisoning
• Cosmetics: Potential Contaminants
• Lead in Cosmetics
• FDA Authority Over Cosmetics
• How FDA Evaluates Regulated Products: Cosmetics
• Cosmetics: Science & Research

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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.
^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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