Aveeno Makeup Removing Wipes
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as 100% plant-based when they contain synthetic, non-plant ingredients
Aveeno Baby Natural Protection Sunscreen
September 2013: The named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons have not been disclosed.
January 2013: Another class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson, this time concerning its Aveeno Baby Natural Protection Lotion Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum: SPF 30 and SPF 50, its Aveeno Natural Protection Lotion Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum: SPF 30 and SPF 50, and its Aveeno Baby Natural Protection Face Stick with Broad Spectrum: SPF 50 and SPF 50+. The complaint alleges that the products’ labels misleadingly state “natural protection” and “100% naturally sourced sunscreen ingredients,” when, in actuality, the products contain unnatural, synthetic ingredients. (Langan et al. v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Cos., Inc., Case No. 3:13-cv-00570, D. NJ.)
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Neutrogena and Aveeno Sunscreens
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Aveeno Baby Products
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as specially made for babies when they contain the same formulation as the adult versions
Certain Neutrogena and Aveeno Sunscreens
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Aveeno “Active Naturals” Products
Aveeno Stress Relief Moisturizing Lotion and Body Wash
Aveeno Baby Brand Natural Products
Aveeno® Natural Sunscreen Products
Aveeno’s Natural Claims
Aveeno Baby Wash
“Active Naturals” Aveeno Products
Aveeno Sunscreen
Aveeno and Neutrogena Sunscreens
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