Aveeno Makeup Removing Wipes
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as 100% plant-based when they contain synthetic, non-plant ingredients
Aveeno Sunscreen
April 2013: The case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed.
August 2012: A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson (and amended in December 2012) alleging that the high SPF Aveeno products were falsely advertised as offering more sun protection than lower SPF sunscreen products when, in reality, they don’t provide any more benefit than SPF 50 sunscreen products. The lawsuit also challenges Johnson & Johnson’s use of the terms “sunblock,” “waterproof,” and “long-lasting protection.” (Guillermina Contreras v. Johnson and Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., Case No. 12-cv-7099, C. D. CA.)
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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 and Neutrogena Sunscreens
Aveeno Baby Natural Protection Sunscreen
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