"Dermatologist tested" doesn't mean dermatologist endorsed, 7 Lies on Your Makeup Labels

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7 Lies on Your Makeup Labels

Most of the claims on the front of makeup packaging mean absolutely nothing. Here's what you need to know to cut through the marketing jargon

April 13, 2012 | by Dawn Davis | 61 COMMENTS

"Dermatologist tested" doesn't mean dermatologist endorsed

Just because a dermatologist tested a product doesn't mean that he or she liked the product. It's a semantic trick, and the phrase is basically meaningless.

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most makeup/skincare companies will write anything to sell their product. The sad thing, we often believe them, and spend a lot of money.

by venenumletalis Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 02:40PM Report as inappropriate

Great-to-know tips. I truly enjoyed this article and was surprised at some of the things I learned.

by GigiSD Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 01:35PM Report as inappropriate

Good stuff to know.

by caitlin_bickel Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 12:40PM Report as inappropriate

thank you! i had so many times this discussion with some or other sales person that insisted that "this product won't give you an allergic reaction/won't react with your sensitive skin, it's natural!" my reply is usually along the lines that strawberries are natural, still people are allergic to them...

by AstridB Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 12:01PM Report as inappropriate

Very good things to know!

by HxCookie Monday, February 11, 2013 at 01:27PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for spelling it out for us!!!

by asiagirl4ever Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 09:53AM Report as inappropriate

The one that gets me is long lasting or 8 hours. No makeup really stays that long and looks like you just put it on, at least for me...

by Only1KimmieD Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12:50PM Report as inappropriate

a lot of good things to keep in mind when shopping

by rayshaviolet Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 01:52PM Report as inappropriate

Good information. I guess I won't waste my money on anymore anti-aging products except for a night cream.

by inthemiddles Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 07:29PM Report as inappropriate

Hummm good to know

by Ydabney Monday, January 7, 2013 at 12:54PM Report as inappropriate

Good info

by EricaF123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 06:43AM Report as inappropriate

Wow. This stuff is good to know.

by NillaButterfly Monday, December 24, 2012 at 08:44PM Report as inappropriate

love this! i wish i could give all my clients a consumer crash course on this stuff!

by buckeyebeauty Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 02:59PM Report as inappropriate

Definitely don't believe everything you read I guess!

by Chris213 Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 08:20AM Report as inappropriate

"Fragrance free" doesn't mean fragrance free?! I'm seriously shocked. And I've totally fallen for the "dermatologist tested" line. I never really thought about it...

by VV001 Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 11:29AM Report as inappropriate

one cannot really trust what the product says!

by cantsay Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 09:10AM Report as inappropriate

I feel like most of this is pretty common knowledge, but then I am on this site a lot! lol

by RoleModel Monday, June 25, 2012 at 09:07PM Report as inappropriate

This is all true, but I already knew that. haha

by yestfl Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 12:01PM Report as inappropriate

hmmm great

by Nicole2814 Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 06:08PM Report as inappropriate

i hate advertising like this because they can just get away with saying whatever they want.

by liliofthevalley Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 07:52AM Report as inappropriate

LOVE to see cosmetic advertising DE-BUNKED. Only, young women will not read all of this incredibly enlightening info .. so let's do it for them !!! TEACH GIRLS ABOUT LABEL LYING. Awesome.

by islands4me Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 12:33PM Report as inappropriate

this information applies to our food and drugs also!!! LIES, LIES, LIES--it's sickening, isn't it?

by alictasia Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 10:00AM Report as inappropriate

Oh wow! These are very important things to know! It is really sad that companies can get away with some of these things.

by SummerOrchid Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 11:18PM Report as inappropriate

so were spending all our money for crap! great to know. They shouldnt be allowed to rip us off like this women unite and fight!!! amandas mom

by luckydog01 Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 08:17AM Report as inappropriate

I am glad to see an article addressing soe of these issues, important. Also I was begining to feel that this site was becoming totaly advertising for the companies and a lot of fluff, I know it is difficult to walk the line but I did not appreciate a recent email as it was just plain and simple an ad, no information at all. I did reply saying this about the message, maybe I will get a respose as I like to think this site cares about the opinions of the members

by mum21 Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 01:26AM Report as inappropriate

Great info especially dermatologist tested and long wearing.

by robyne00 Friday, April 27, 2012 at 07:03AM Report as inappropriate

great tips

by teema Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 01:05AM Report as inappropriate

Wow! This was a perfect article! It's all true.

by Santuary Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 12:03AM Report as inappropriate

I never knew about the oil stuff!

by cheryl_setty Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 11:26AM Report as inappropriate

Very informative!

by MizzPink Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 08:46AM Report as inappropriate

This was a good article. Definately things I can use and remember when I go cosmetic and skincare shopping.

by MzWayne Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 06:54AM Report as inappropriate

very useful and informative.

by nikki_glorioso Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 10:58PM Report as inappropriate

Lots of good info!

by erica_mendez Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 07:43PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for the much needed info!

by LalaBunny Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 07:32PM Report as inappropriate

Very Interesting.. who knew? Thank you!!

by Vickeyl Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 03:51PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for the article! Really makes me think about the phrases on my products!

by StanziMozart Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 03:04PM Report as inappropriate

wow love this! very interesting....

by ladyboarder9669 Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 02:03PM Report as inappropriate

I just wish companies were not such liars.

by tiffany_gallehugh Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 01:34PM Report as inappropriate

good to know

by TheLacqueredLady Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 01:18PM Report as inappropriate

Very useful article

by SeoHee Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 01:05PM Report as inappropriate

Wow, a very eye-opening article. I think I'm going to read labels more carefully!

by WiccanLady Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 11:50AM Report as inappropriate

Some of these I already knew but I have to admit that I thought if a product was "natural" then it was. What a surprise!

by voyager24 Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 11:12AM Report as inappropriate

hmmm...these tips will come in handy. :)

by charlize_adrienne Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 08:45PM Report as inappropriate

I knew some of these already (sunscreen, "natural") but others I didn't. Great article!

by tallredamanda Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 12:21PM Report as inappropriate

WOW! we are soo clueless....

by AndreaFL Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 06:50AM Report as inappropriate

the fragrance one is something i learned on my own. My skin is very sensitive and alot of "fragrance free" products would still irritate my skin.

by KelseaT Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 01:58PM Report as inappropriate

Very Informative!!

by powerwoman033 Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 08:44AM Report as inappropriate

Informative and helpful

by dharve03 Monday, April 16, 2012 at 08:34PM Report as inappropriate

Nice article!

by MssDani Monday, April 16, 2012 at 12:19PM Report as inappropriate

really great article, I'll be sure to examine my makeup more closely

by sportimonki13 Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 02:48PM Report as inappropriate

wow thank u! this is soo helpful

by sparkly8D Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 12:44PM Report as inappropriate

now what am i supposed to believe?

by olkrav319 Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 12:42AM Report as inappropriate

"DERMATOLOGIST TESTED" DOESN'T MEAN DERMATOLOGIST ENDORSED ^Haha, I love that and the explanation with it. The dermatologist probably just tried it and not even like. Gosh that is just awful!

by MissXu Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 05:22PM Report as inappropriate

thia is a very informative article, very few people know what goes in make-up and body creams. I am so relieved that I use botanical products from ARBONNE, they are amazing for the whole family :-)

by alexandra_loureiro Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 04:16PM Report as inappropriate

Regarding spf, while it may help with protecting against poor skin texture down the line, no well-regarded study has definitively shown that it prevents development of melanoma or other skin cancers. Sun protective clothing (hats, long sleeves, etc), is not very popular unless you're on vacation, but it's really your best friend!

by CommeLaLune Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 02:33PM Report as inappropriate

Great article. I just recently read an article from WSJ about SPF in makeup and beauty products and I was surprised and angry that this was not truly in most products that advertise it.

by lazorc Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 01:02PM Report as inappropriate

MUST READ!!! Know what you are putting on your skin and in your body!

by Thorne Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 12:59PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting! Good read!

by volta Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 12:22AM Report as inappropriate

The oil free products containing synthetic oils is just plain evil of make up companies!!! You need to read EVERY ingredient on EVERY label gals. =\

by pynkNymphette Friday, April 13, 2012 at 11:32PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting

by Kary43 Friday, April 13, 2012 at 08:10PM Report as inappropriate

Marketing schemes, we all know that. :)

by yestfl Friday, April 13, 2012 at 07:54PM Report as inappropriate

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