Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as plant based
Neutrogena Sunscreens
March 2016: The parties agreed to dismiss this action and it was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed.
June 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Neutrogena Corp. for allegedly deceptively labeling its Neutrogena Body Mist and Neutrogena Beach Defense sunscreens as providing “water resistant” or “water + sun barrier” protection when, in reality, they do not work as advertised and fail to meet water resistance standards. In addition, plaintiffs claim that the company deceptively labels Neutrogena High SPF Sunscreens as providing superior sun protection than lower SPF sunscreens when, in reality, scientific evidence shows that sunscreens with SPF values higher than 50 provide no additional benefit to consumers. (Dapeer et al v. Neutrogena Corp., Case No. 14-cv-22113, S. D. FL.).
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Neutrogena T/Sal Therapeutic Shampoo
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Preservative-Free”
Neutrogena and Aveeno Sunscreens
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Neutrogena T/Gel Coal Tar Shampoos
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain high levels of the carcinogen benzene
Several Brands of Sunscreen Sold at Walgreens
Allegations: Falsely advertising sunscreens as waterproof
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Firming Creams
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzophenone
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Firming Cream
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzophenone
Neutrogena-branded Sunscreen
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Certain Neutrogena and Aveeno Sunscreens
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Sunscreens from Neutrogena
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Oil-Free Neutrogena Skincare Products
Neutrogena Oil-Free Face Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
Neutrogena Cleansing Towelettes
Neutrogena Sunscreen
Pure & Free® Sunscreens
Neutrogena Light Therapy Acne Mask Activator
Neutrogena Naturals
Aveeno and Neutrogena Sunscreens
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