Love Beauty & Planet and Dove Men + Care Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain specific amounts of “naturally derived” and/or “plant-based” ingredients
Dove Deep Moisture Bodywash
Case Name (Date)
Anderson et al v. Unilever United States, Inc.
21-cv-3117, S.D.N.Y.
(Apr. 2021)
Product/Service
Dove Deep Moisture Bodywash
Allegations
Misleadingly advertising bodywash as “microbiome gentle” when it contains ingredients that cause skin reactions, and as containing “skin-natural nourishers” when it contains synthetic ingredients
Status
Pending
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