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Mario Badescu Skincare Facial Spray
Case Name (Date)
Baker et al. v. Mario Badescu Skin Care, Inc.
25-cv-10510, S.D.N.Y.
(Dec. 2025)
McGee et al. v. Mario Badescu Skin Care, Inc.
26-cv-526, S.D.N.Y.
(Jan. 2026)
Product/Service
Mario Badescu Skincare Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater
Allegations
Falsely marketing that the product contains rosewater when it actually contains rosehip extract (rosa canina bud extract)
Status
Pending
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