L’Oreal Appeals NAD Ruling On Eyelash Enhancement
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
A National Advertising Division decision concerning implied and express claims in L’Oreal USA ads for mascara products reinforces the watchdog’s position on artificial enhancements to cosmetic advertising that exaggerate potential product benefits – this time focusing on physical (versus digital) alterations.
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