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Avène Skin Care Products
Case Name (Date)
Vales et al. v. Pierre Fabre USA Inc. and Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique USA, Inc.
25-cv-10523, N.D. Cal.
(Dec. 2025)
Product/Service
Avène skincare products
Allegations
Falsely marketing that products do not contain preservatives when they contain the artificial preservative ingredient citric acid
Status
Pending
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