L’Oréal
TINA.org objected to a settlement that sought to resolve claims filed by the FTC against L’Oréal for deceptively advertising its Lancôme Génifique and L’Oréal Paris Youth Code skincare products by…
La Roche-Posay Acne Products
Case Name (Date)
Mraz et al. v. L’Oréal USA, Inc.
24-cv-1974, S.D.N.Y.
(March 2024)
Snow et al. v. L’Oréal USA, Inc.
24-cv-110, D. Haw.
(March 2024)
Product/Service
La Roche-Posay acne products containing benzoyl peroxide
Allegations
Misrepresenting that products were safe when they contained, or were at risk of containing, the carcinogen benzene
Status
Pending
Legal Action
Class-Action Tracker
CeraVe Acne Products
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that products were safe
Several Brands of Sunscreen Sold at Walgreens
Allegations: Falsely advertising sunscreens as waterproof
L’Oréal Waterproof Mascara
Allegations: Falsely marketing the mascara as safe when it contains substances that can be harmful to humans
L’Oréal Paris Cosmetics
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing cosmetics as made in France when they are actually manufactured in the United States and Canada
Dark & Lovely Hair Relaxers
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain ingredients that increase the risk of adverse health effects, including endometriosis, abnormalities in reproductive organs, and various cancers
Dark & Lovely, Motions, Organica Root Stimulator, and Olive Oil Relaxer
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain ingredients that increase the risk of adverse health effects, including cancer
L’Oréal and Soft Sheen Hair Straighteners and Relaxers
Allegations: Misrepresenting products as safe when they contain chemicals that increase the risk of cancer
Various L’Oréal and Lancôme Products with SPF Protection
Allegations: Falsely advertising that products provide protection from the sun for 24 hours
Redken Dry Shampoo
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
Clarisonic Face Brushes
Allegations: Falsely advertising face brushes as waterproof
L’Oreal Collagen Products
Allegations: Falsely advertising that products “restore [the] skin’s cushion” and “smooth wrinkles” when collagen applied topically does not penetrate skin to provide such benefits
Bottles of Liquid Cosmetics from L’Oréal
Allegations: Misleadingly stating the amount of product in bottles without disclosing that bottles have defective pumps that fail to dispense significant amounts
CeraVe Moisturizing Lotions
Oil-Free Cosmetics from Maybelline and L’Oréal
EverSleek KeratinCaring Hair Products
L’Oréal and Maybelline Liquid Cosmetics
L’Oréal Liquid Cosmetics
CeraVe Eczema Products
L’Oréal’s Revitalift Products
Soft Sheen-Carson Optimum Salon Haircare® brand Amla Legend Rejuvenating Ritual Relaxer Kit
CeraVe Baby Sunscreen
Amla Legend Rejuvenating Ritual Relaxer
L’Oreal Paris® Advanced Haircare Total Repair 5 Damage Erasing Balm
Matrix Essentials and L’Oreal Keratindose Products
Maybelline Super Stay Lipstick
Maybelline SuperStay Makeup
Urban Decay Lush Lash System and Other Eyelash-Boosting Products
Urban Decay Lush Lash System
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