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When listing cosmetics on TuttiReal, we expect all sellers to comply with the laws and regulations that apply to these items. In addition to those regulations, TuttiReal prohibits cosmetics which contain any amount of the following ingredients.
Cosmetics are generally defined as any item intended to be applied to the body for cleansing, beautifying or altering the appearance, including, but not limited to, makeup, creams, lotions, cleansing products, shampoo, conditioner, hair color, and perfume. This is not an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time:
- Azelaic Acid
- Black henna
- Bithionol
- Careprost
- Chlorofluorocarbon propellants
- Chloroform
- Clobetasol/Clobetasol propionate
- DMSO (Dimethyl sulfoxide)
- Some color additives; read more in our Seller Handbook
- Hydroquinone
- Halogenated salicylanilides (di-, tri-, metabromsalan and tetrachlorosalicylanilide)
- Henna, mehndi, in products intended to be used on the lips or around the eyes (eg. lipstick, eyeliner, eyeshadow/brows)
- Hexachlorophene
- Kohl
- Injectable skin products, including fillers and skin lighteners
- Mercury compounds
- Methylene chloride
- Mequinol
- Microbeads
- Prohibited cattle materials; read more from the US Food and Drug Administration
- Tretinoin
- Trichloroacetic acid
- Vinyl chloride
- Zirconium-containing complexes in aerosol cosmetic products
It is up to you to ensure that you comply with all local laws and regulations for the markets you serve, and to ensure your products are safe for use as intended. For more information about cosmetics products including labelling, please head to our Seller Handbook.
Please also keep in mind that TuttiReal prohibits prescription medications, pharmaceuticals, and certain types of medical drug claims. This means that we prohibit items which are intended for the treatment or prevention of an illness or a health condition, or affecting the structure or function of the body.
Though not exhaustive, the following resources are useful if you sell cosmetics that may be subject to regulatory requirements:
US Resources
US Food and Drug Administration – Prohibited & Restricted Ingredients in Cosmetics
EU Resources
Australia Resources
Australian Government Department of Health: Banned or restricted chemicals
Canada Resources
Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist: Prohibited and Restricted Ingredients
Last updated on May 30, 2025