Red Flag: Lead Threat in Lipsticks

Nothing says "glamour" like luscious red lips, especially during the decadent holiday party season. But before you pucker up, we wanted to alert you to one recent report from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics which suggests that many popular brand-name lipsticks may contain potentially unsafe amounts of lead.

From CNNMoney.com: "According to new product tests, 61 percent of brand-name lipsticks tested contained detectable levels of lead, which can be toxic if ingested.

The top brands testing positive for lead included L'Oréal Colour Riche "True Red," L'Oréal Colour Riche "Classic Wine," Cover Girl Incredifull Lipcolor "Maximum Red" and Dior Addict "Positive Red," the group said.

The FDA said it is aware of concerns about lead in lipstick and is following up on the report, a spokeswoman said."

Our advice: Concerns over unsafe amounts of lead in everything from cosmetics to children's toys has been all over the news lately. If you're feeling unsure, skip purchasing suspect products and go for brands with a reputation for using all-natural ingredients.