cosmetics Archives

Fake Celebrity Skin Care Ads Dupe Consumers with ‘Free Trial’ Offers

Dubious web sites hawking anti-aging face creams and supplements lure consumers with fake celebrity endorsements.

Controversial Study on Plastic Microbeads Retracted for Alleged Fraud

The authors of the study, which claimed to show that plastic microbeads used in some...

Dangerous Lead in Lipstick?

Do several major brands of lipstick contain dangerous levels of lead that can be detected...

Has Animal Testing Resumed for Avon, Mary Kay, and Estée Lauder?

Animal testing for cosmetics is a hot topic in the beauty industry, with some consumers...