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Fake make-up: 'I was scared the swelling was permanent'

Larissa Reynolds needed urgent medical care after buying a fake Kylie Jenner lip kit on Facebook for £10.

Trading Standards have issued serious health warnings about the rise of fake cosmetics flooding the market.

Some counterfeit products have found to be highly toxic with mercury and lead in them.

Larissa told ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 5 Live that she was "scared the swelling was permanent" after applying the fake lip product.

This clip is originally from 5 Live Breakfast on Monday 27 August 2018.

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