Revlon Faces Class Action Over Biodegradable Claims on Makeup Remover Pads

Details of the Savage v. Revlon Lawsuit The suit, formally titled Savage v. Revlon Consumer Products, LLC (Case No.

8:25cv1672), claims Revlon prominently prints “biodegradable” on packaging for products such as Almay Biodegradable Micellar Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes, Biodegradable Oil Free Micellar Eye Makeup Remover Pads, Longwear Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes, Longwear & Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover Pads, and Biodegradable Clear Complexion Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelette.

According to the complaint, consumers are encouraged by these claims to believe the products will fully decompose after disposal. However, because makeup pads and towelettes are most often thrown in the trash and routed to landfills or incinerators, the conditions necessary for biodegradation do not occur.

The suit argues this is at odds with consumer expectations and regulatory guidelines…