Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as plant based
Pure & Free® Sunscreens
November 2017: This consolidated action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
October 2017: This case was consolidated with another similar case filed against Neutrogena for its marketing of Pure & Free®, Hernandez v. Johnson & Johnson.
2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Neutrogena for allegedly falsely advertising Pure & Free® sunscreens as being 100% natural when, according to plaintiffs, the sunscreens contain unnatural and synthetic ingredients. The complaint was originally filed in July and amended in September. (Fagan et al v. Neutrogena Corp., Case No. 13-cv-1316, C. D. CA.)
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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
Neutrogena Light Therapy Acne Mask Activator
Neutrogena Naturals
Aveeno and Neutrogena Sunscreens
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