Becca Cosmetics recalls mouldy concealer over allergy fears

Published: 6-May-2020
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Certain batches of Becca's Light Shifter Brightening Concealer have been voluntarily recalled after a common household mould was discovered on the applicator

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Becca Cosmetics has recalled its Light Shifter Brightening Concealer after discovering mould on the applicator.

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