lipstick contains lead

yehey! LOL im sorry.. im not actually happy for this. but im indifferent. i mean, i couldnt care less. ^__^;; because i dont buy these kinds of branded lipstick! oh wait, is mybelline included here?? i didnt read the news. ^__^;; i usually buy avon lipstick. and i prefer shiny lipsticks, y'know, with glitters on it. LOL but i do buy simple ones too. im not particular with the brand actually. i just buy avon because some of my officemates are avon dealers. ^__^;; even my sister is a dealer! its better to order lipsticks from them because i can pay later. ^__^;; so what would happen if there's lead in the lipstick im using?

This is very alarming and this is in the US..I mean where quality products are always on top..and to think these lipsticks are branded and expensive..you would have thought it's safe and healthy. How much more here in the philippines? I just hope the government take an initiative to check also if the locally manufactured lipsticks are lead free? The consumers has the right to know if the products they are using are healthy. I wonder,Now that I'm using a branded lipstick that was a gift..maybe it has lead in it too..tsk..tsk..

That is an alarming news. Fortunately, I don't use much lipstick and when I do, I only buy the ones that are within my budget. But for people like you who must use make-up because of your profession, you should just check what brand you have to use. I've read in another discussion that the way to test if a lipstick has lead, is to rub a gold ring against it. If the ring turns black, then that lipstick surely contained lead.

i am shocked by knowing the bad effects of lead.its dangerous.i can't even imagine that the thing we are using to groom us well and spending lots on it is actually playing with us and it will show its true self later. though i don't use lipsticks most often but i use lip glosses.and i am afraid that they may contain these stuffs.i am going to see alternatives.recently i came to know how to make lip gloss at home but i don't remember it.i am gonna find it out and prepare it myself instead of buying them from stores.usually i do the same with lip-balms.but i have to try the lipstick part also. thanks a lot roniroxas for this vital information to all of us.

Well for one thing I am really glad you posted this because I like wearing lipstick and am quite conscious of my health and really resent the fact that companies can put out a products that pose potential health risks. Yikes...when I think about how much lipstick woman wear..and eat in a lifetime if this has been going on for years it is rather alarming to hear. Thank you very much for altering us to this situation...maybe if enough woman stop buying their products they will find another ingredient with less toxicity. Money talks and if they lose sales things might change...otherwise they will continue...how unfortunate. It shows the importance of being an informed consumer...thanks a heap! Raia

This news is really alarming! After knowing about this info, I have opted not to use my favorite lipstick. My teacher back in college has told us that the rich colors of lipsticks are from some metals such as lead, but I can't resist using a lipstick to color my pale lips. Now, I have to stop using it.

Well thank goodness I have grown up past the point of needing makeup. For that matter I am glad the phase of thinking I needed makeup didn't last that long. Heck I think the can of hairspray I have, I have had for years now.