DayWear Sheer Tint (Estee Lauder) – Sunscreen Stability Concern (2012)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
ESTEE LAUDER DayWear Sheer Tint Release, Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF15, All Skin types, 1.7 FL. OZ. LIQ/50 ml (tube inside a unit carton) with UPC No. 2713179904, Code WKEM-01, and 1.5 mL foil sample packets, ESTEE LAUDER, DIST., NEW YORK, N.Y. 10022 NDC 11559-008-01
Brand
Estee Lauder Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
A70, A80, AA0, B11, A31, A51, B51, A81, A91, A12, A22, A72, BA0, AB0, BB0, CB0, AC0, BC0, A11, A21, B21, B31, A41.
Products Sold
A70, A80, AA0, B11, A31, A51, B51, A81, A91, A12, A22, A72, BA0, AB0, BB0, CB0, AC0, BC0, A11, A21, B21, B31, A41.
Estee Lauder Inc is recalling ESTEE LAUDER DayWear Sheer Tint Release, Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Moisturizer Broad S due to Failed Stability Specifications: The active sunscreen ingredient, avobenzone 3%, may not be stable over the shelf life, the sunscreen effectiveness ma. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Failed Stability Specifications: The active sunscreen ingredient, avobenzone 3%, may not be stable over the shelf life, the sunscreen effectiveness may be less than labeled.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026