By Lori Waite  |  November 4, 2025

Category: Lawsuits to Join

Products labeled “alcohol free” or “oil free” may not be what they claim

Young happy woman reading ingredients of skin care product while shopping at the store.
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Have you ever checked the ingredient label for your oil free moisturizer or your alcohol free skincare? Popular beauty brands may be making misleading “free of” claims on their labels, and shoppers are taking action. Fill out the form to see if you qualify to join a false advertising lawsuit.

People often seek out oil free and alcohol free products when they have sensitive or acne-prone skin. Oils can clog pores and may feel heavy or greasy. Products that contain alcohol can dry or irritate the skin. Avoiding these ingredients can help keep skin calm, balanced and clear.

Health-conscious shoppers have plenty of skincare options to choose from, with many beauty products and makeup lines labeled as alcohol free or oil free. However, recent investigations suggest that some popular brands may be misleading shoppers by including these “free of” claims on their packaging while still containing alcohol or oil ingredients.

Now, shoppers are taking action by joining a potential class action lawsuit over deceptive “alcohol free” and “oil free” claims. This investigation seeks to hold brands accountable for deceptive labeling and ensure that consumers are not misled by inaccurate “free of” marketing claims.

Do you qualify?

If you live in California and purchased an oil free moisturizer, alcohol free skincare, or oil free makeup, you may be eligible to join a false advertising lawsuit. Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify.

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How beauty brands mislead shoppers with deceptive ingredient claims 

Health-conscious consumers often choose skincare and makeup products labeled as alcohol-free or oil-free for a variety of reasons. People with acne-prone skin may opt for oil free moisturizers, while those with sensitive skin may prefer alcohol free skincare.

Some major beauty brands may be exploiting these preferences by labeling products as “free of alcohol” or “free of oil,” even when the ingredient list tells a different story. As a result, shoppers may unknowingly purchase products that could harm their skin, while these brands continue to profit from these misleading claims.

Products under investigation for false ‘free of’ advertising

It is unclear exactly how many beauty brands may mislabel their products as “alcohol free” or “oil free,” but this false advertising lawsuit investigation is currently focusing on a select list of products from specific brands.

Alcohol free products reportedly containing alcohols

  • BYOMA Moisturizing Gel Cream
  • Lancôme Tonique Douceur
  • Mario Badescu Aloe Vera Alcohol-Free Toner
  • Pevonia Soothing Propolis Concentrate
  • Thayers Unscented Witch Hazel Facial Toner
  • TULA Clarifying Tonic Alcohol-Free Daily Toner

Oil free products reportedly containing oil compounds

  • Andalou Naturals Clear Skin Acai + Kombucha Oil-Free Moisturizer
  • BYOMA Moisturizing Gel Cream
  • Chantecaille Future Skin Foundation
  • DOCTOR BABOR Oil-Free Matte Eddect Gel-Cream
  • Farmacy Daily Greens Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer with Moringa and Papaya
  • Florence by Mills Dreamy Dew Oil-Free Moisturizer
  • Glo Skin Beauty Oil-Free Camouflage
  • Glossier Priming Moisturizer Balance
  • Hydropeptide AQUABOOST Oil Free Moisturizer
  • Juice Beauty Oil-Free Moisturizer
  • Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free Blurred Matte SPF 30
  • Natura Bissé STABILIZING OIL-FREE GEL CREAM
  • Shani Darden Skin Care Weightless Oil-Free Moisturizer

While these brands may be popular, they are still responsible for honest advertising and ingredient transparency.

How to join the ‘free of’ false advertising class action investigation

If you are a California resident who purchased oil free moisturizer, oil free makeup or alcohol free skincare, you may qualify to join a false advertising lawsuit.

To check your eligibility, fill out the form on this page. A legal representative will review your information and guide you on the next steps.

See If You Qualify

Join a skincare false advertising class action lawsuit investigation

Filling out this form is quick and easy. It only takes a few minutes to see if you qualify.

After you fill out the form, an attorney(s) or their agent(s) may contact you to discuss your legal rights.

The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements.

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