Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.

L’Oréal and Maybelline Liquid Cosmetics

TINA.org Fact-Checks Joe Rogan’s Ads

Podcasting king has made some questionable product pitches in recent months.

Walmart Still Deceptively Marketing Made in USA, TINA.org Reports Company to FTC (Again)

MADISON, CONN. January 20, 2021 – With two years to go on a 10-year commitment to purchase $250 billion in products supporting American jobs, a new investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org)…

Honeydew and Pet Pleasant Products

Allegations: False natural claims

Bottles of Liquid Cosmetics from L’Oréal

Allegations: Misleadingly stating the amount of product in bottles without disclosing that bottles have defective pumps that fail to dispense significant amounts

Dermaset

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that consumers who pay for shipping and handling of “free” cosmetics will be enrolled in an automatic renewal offer

Sanar Naturals Products

Allegations: False natural claims

Kind Law/Ben Travis Law

Law firms’ Instagram ads touting “compensation” for MLM victims aren’t what they may seem.

Hershey’s Hot Fudge Topping

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the topping as fudge when the product is missing ingredients essential to fudge and contains ingredients not found in fudge

South of France Products

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are from France when they actually come from Kentucky

Clarins Paris Body Fit Anti-Cellulite Contouring Expert

Nature’s Fulvic

Reality check: Just because something is found in nature doesn’t mean it’s good for you.

CATrends: Junk Fees Added to Ticket Prices

Lawsuits allege online ticket sellers violate New York state law.

Weleda Products

Cortizone-10 Products

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Maximum Strength”

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

When it came to keeping ads honest in 2017, TINA.org was plenty busy.

Eclos Anti-Aging Skin Care Products

LAB Series Skincare for Men

Physician’s Formula Cosmetics