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.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Neon Eyeshadow

Why the word “neon” is missing from many eye-popping colors of eyeshadow.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Eyelash Serums

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

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: “Hypoallergenic” Products

Does the term really have meaning?

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products

The dirt on beauty and personal care products marketed as “clean.”

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Nail Polish

Nail polishes claim to do all sorts of things, but what do these claims really mean?

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Non-Toxic

Without a strong legal definition for “non-toxic,” cosmetic companies are making it up as they go along.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Eyelashes

Do eyelash growth products work?

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Skin Lightening Cream

Skin lightening creams — also called fade creams, brightening creams, skin-tone correctors, or bleaching creams — are designed to reduce skin discoloration or hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure, age, disease,…

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Aging Hair

You are having an old hair day, you old person.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Blue Light-Blocking Skincare

Why these products may leave you feeling blue.

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.

Too Faced Cosmetics

Rincon Cosmetics

Melt Cosmetics

e.l.f. Cosmetics

Buxom Cosmetics

Grande Cosmetics

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