JAFRA Cosmetics International

TINA.org investigated JAFRA Cosmetics International as part of its larger investigations into atypical income claims used by MLM companies. To read more about TINA.org’s 2023 MLM Income Claims Investigation, click…

FLiRT Cosmetics

TINA.org investigated FLiRT Cosmetics as part of its larger investigation into deceptive social media influencer marketing. To learn more, click here.

e.l.f. Cosmetics

Grande Cosmetics

Buxom Cosmetics

Melt Cosmetics

Rincon Cosmetics

Too Faced Cosmetics

Shay Mitchell Instagram Database

TINA.org investigated 21 social media influencers who have received two FTC letters notifying them of their legal obligation to clearly and conspicuously disclose their relationships with brands when promoting products or…

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’

TINA.org investigates what’s behind the cruelty-free logos on the labels of cosmetic products.

MLM News Alert

TINA.org’s curated list of MLM info and news of note.

Lilly Ghalichi Instagram Database

TINA.org investigated 21 social media influencers who have received two FTC letters notifying them of their legal obligation to clearly and conspicuously disclose their relationships with brands when promoting products or…

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: “Hypoallergenic” Products

Does the term really have meaning?

CATrends: Fake Collagen Cosmetics

Lawsuits allege not all collagen cosmetics are the real deal.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Eyelash Serums

Common ingredient raises potential health risks not always clearly disclosed in the marketing.

Clinique Redness Solution Cosmetics

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that cosmetics contain “probiotic technology” when they don’t contain any probiotics

Smashbox Oil-Free Cosmetics

Allegations: False oil-free claims

Tula Skincare Cosmetics Containing Probiotics

Allegations: Falsely marketing cosmetics as containing probiotics

Mary Kay

TINA.org found well-known cosmetics MLM used deceptive income claims to lure in recruits.

A Primer on Slack-Fill: e.l.f. Cosmetics

Matryoshka doll-like packaging sparks consumer complaints but is it deceptive?