L’Oreal’s Anti-Wrinkle RevitaLift Products Are Unlawfully Marketed Drugs – Class Action Complaint
Executive Summary
The proposed class action against L’Oreal in California’s Central District is a reminder that anti-aging skin care can be a target for legal challenges, and the plaintiffs’ bar isn’t tired of bringing them.
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