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What dangerous ingredients were found?
Trading Standards tests on fake beauty products seized in Manchester and Bolton revealed alarming results. Many items contained harmful substances, including high levels of mercury in a skin-lightening cream, and lead in lipsticks, eyeshadows, and contour palettes. One perfume was mostly methanol, while another surprisingly contained nicotine, highlighting the serious risks involved.
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