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Multi-level Marketing: The Long and Short of It

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Multi-level Marketing: The Long and Short of It

The financial appeal of multi-level marketing companies attracts investors and swindlers alike.

Watchdog calls Walmart out over ‘Made in USA’ claims

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Watchdog calls Walmart out over ‘Made in USA’ claims

Cosmetics Business News

Companies that Get Coal in their 2015 Holiday Stocking

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Companies that Get Coal in their 2015 Holiday Stocking

Deceptive advertising allegations spell naughty list for these companies.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2015

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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2015

What we did this year at TINA.org.

EOS Lip Balm

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EOS Lip Balm

“Visibly softer lips” eludes consumer.

What You Should Know about Youngevity

Consumer News

What You Should Know about Youngevity

TINA.org investigation finds inappropriate health and income claims.

Anti-aging company Jeunesse Global falls under suspicion

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Anti-aging company Jeunesse Global falls under suspicion

Deanna Utroske, Cosmetics Design

Mascara Ads: Thick Lashes, Fine Print

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Mascara Ads: Thick Lashes, Fine Print

Andrew Adam Newman, The New York Times

Revlon’s Almay Accused of Covering Up the Truth on Made in America

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Revlon’s Almay Accused of Covering Up the Truth on Made in America

Mark J. Miller, Brandchannel

Advertising watch group goes after Almay

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Advertising watch group goes after Almay

Deanna Utroske, Cosmetics Design

TruBlend Pressed Powder

Class Action

TruBlend Pressed Powder

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the powder as safe when it contains unsafe per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS)

Stem Cell Booster Serum with Swiss Apple Stem Cells

Class Action

Stem Cell Booster Serum with Swiss Apple Stem Cells

November 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. April 2015: A…

Burt’s Bees Products

Class Action

Burt’s Bees Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “ingredients from nature” that are obtained using “responsible sourcing” methods when the products contain harmful chemicals

ColourPop Eye Makeup

Class Action

ColourPop Eye Makeup

Allegations: Marketing makeup as if it is safe to use when it contains ingredients that are dangerous to use near the eyes

Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals

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Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals

Don’t confuse this type of marketing for a silver bullet.

PUR Fully Charged Mascara

Class Action

PUR Fully Charged Mascara

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing mascara as providing “clean beauty” when it contains harmful chemicals

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Here’s what we accomplished in 2022 with your help.

2023 Aloette Income Claims Database

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2023 Aloette Income Claims Database

Between June and November 2023, TINA.org investigated 100 MLM companies, which included 93 DSA member companies plus 7 other prominent MLM companies, and found that 98 percent used atypical and unsubstantiated income…

By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits