A Poison Kiss: The Problem of Lead in Lipstick

While you may not be able to test for lead by rubbing a gold ring on your lipstick as some urban legends suggest, laboratory testing initiated by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has found that some lipsticks from top brands do contain lead.

Lead is a potent neurotoxin and linked to numerous other health and reproductive problems—and it doesn't belong in lipstick. Following the release of these test results, Senators John Kerry, Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer sent a letter to the FDA demanding action to protect our health.

For more information, visit our press room or download a copy of "A Poison Kiss," our report on lead in lipstick with a complete list of products tested. Then take action by writing a letter to L'Oreal, the brand with the highest lead results in our sample.

Please also read our FAQs specific to lead in lipstick. Still can't find the information you need? E-mail us.

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