Almay
TINA.org investigated Revlon’s Almay Simply American™ marketing campaign and found that the campaign — which included television commercials, social media, online ads, and a national bus tour, all replete with…
Almay’s Hypoallergenic Products
In August 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Revlon and Almay for allegedly misleadingly marketing Almay products as “hypoallergenic” when, according to plaintiffs, they contain allergens, irritants, and other dangerous ingredients. (Plaintiffs amended their complaint in December 2018.) (Flint et al v. Revlon, Inc., Revlon Consumer Products Corp., and Almay, Inc., Case No. 18-cv-6992, S. D. NY.)
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Almay Cosmetics Containing PFAs
Allegations: Falsely marketing cosmetics as clean, healthy, and non-toxic when they contain harmful ingredients
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Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org
FTC takes action against home goods and kitchenware company for misleading made in the USA claims.
TINA.org’s Made in USA Actions
A review of TINA.org’s work uncovering (and putting an end to) deceptive made in the USA ad campaigns.
Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry
TINA.org found the German automaker didn’t have the support to claim its Sprinter van was “built in the USA.”
Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported
TINA.org files FTC complaint over Gillette’s false and deceptive Made in the USA claims.