LifeCell: All-in-one Anti-Wrinkle Cream
April 10th, 2014
Oh my. Where to start with this one. A reader alerted us to LifeCell’s “trial” offer for its wrinkle cream.
Browsing the "skin care" Tag
New Bill Calls on FTC to Take Action on Photoshopped Images
April 2nd, 2014
Advocates worried unrealistic body images taking toll on teens.
Equinox Anti-Wrinkle Products
February 20th, 2014
We recently received a tip from a reader about Equinox Anti-Wrinkle products, which are currently being advertised around the web.
Mario Badescu Healing Cream
February 6th, 2014
A settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit filed against Mario Badescu Skin Care Inc. in February 2013. The
70 Year Old Grandma Looks 40
December 27th, 2013
This ad for Lumanelle Luma skin cream should set off a couple of bad ad warning lights: This picture appears
Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System
November 22nd, 2013
is advising Olay to discontinue claims that its Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System is as effective as the pricier Clarisonic Skin
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Skin Lightening Cream
October 24th, 2013
Skin lightening creams — also called fade creams, brightening creams, skin-tone correctors, or bleaching creams — are designed to reduce
Simple Skincare Cleansing Facial Wipes
October 4th, 2013
It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.
Aloe Vera Juice
September 3rd, 2013
Ingesting aloe vera products linked to cancer, explosive diarrhea.
Nivea Vital Cream
August 28th, 2013
The has upheld a complaint concerning a Nivea Vital moisturizing cream advertisement. The ad featured two women, one younger and
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: “Hypoallergenic” Products
August 16th, 2013
Does the term really have meaning?
Don’t Get Bugged Out by Insect Repellent Claims
July 1st, 2013
Here’s what you need to know about active ingredients in insect repellents.
Five Common Complaints about Guthy-Renker
June 25th, 2013
Informercial maker uses glossy ads and celebrity endorsements, but also gets hit with plenty of consumer complaints.
Lifestyle Lift
June 21st, 2013
Lifestyle Lift, a cosmetic surgery company specializing in facelifts, recently settled with the Florida attorney general over the company’s ads.
Tag Away
June 19th, 2013
Tag Away, a skin-tag remover, claims that it is “clinically proven to remove skin tags.” The Electronic Retailing Self-Regulation Program
In Your Face
May 10th, 2013
Check out claims, outcomes of stem cell facelifts before undergoing costly procedure.
When Natural is Really Just Mostly Natural
April 1st, 2013
What's 96-98% natural supposed to mean, anyway?
Johnson & Johnson Shower to Shower
February 24th, 2013
Jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $72M to family following claims linking product to ovarian cancer.
57 Year Old Mom Looks 27!
December 12th, 2012
I feel like the online version of the New York Times has me pegged. Or to say it another way,
It’s Not Just a Phone, It’s a Medical Device
January 26th, 2012
Close to 15,000 people were duped into buying phone apps that were touted as curing acne. Using deceptive advertising, the