MONEY RETURN: Sephora shoppers can claim $500 payment from $9.2 million skincare settlement after ‘misleading customers’ on effects
According to THE SUN, Customers of Sephora may be eligible for one-time cash payments of up to $500 from a settlement involving a premium skincare brand. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare has agreed to pay $9.2 million to resolve claims that it misled customers through its product labeling.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Settlement
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, a luxury skincare brand founded by dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross, sells its products at retailers like Sephora and medical spas. The settlement comes after plaintiffs accused the brand of misleading customers about the collagen content in its C+Collagen products.
Collagen is a key protein in skincare that promotes moisture, elasticity, and skin rejuvenation. Plaintiffs argued that they would not have purchased the C+Collagen products or paid premium prices had they known the products did not contain collagen as advertised.
While the company has not admitted any wrongdoing, it has agreed to settle the claims by paying $9.2 million.
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Who is Eligible?
To qualify for a payout from the settlement, consumers must meet two criteria:
Purchased Qualifying Products: The skincare items must have been from the C+Collagen line, such as:
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- C+Collagen Deep Cream
- C+Collagen Serum
- C+Collagen Mist
- C+Collagen Eye Cream
- C+Collagen Mask
Timeframe of Purchase: Eligible products must have been bought between March 10, 2016, and June 28, 2024.
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Payment Details
Class members can receive $50 for each C+Collagen product purchased. No proof of purchase is required for claims of up to two products, allowing a maximum payment of $100. However, consumers who provide proof of purchase, such as receipts or order confirmations, can claim up to ten products for a maximum of $500.
Payment amounts may fluctuate depending on the number of claims filed. The payment per product could increase, but any rise is capped at $100 per item.
To receive payment, consumers must submit a valid claim form by September 27, 2024. The same date applies for anyone wishing to exclude themselves or object to the settlement. The final approval hearing for the settlement will take place on October 31, 2024.
Other Settlements
In addition to the Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare settlement, Americans may also be eligible for payments from other recent settlements. These include up to $5,000 from a $4.76 million insurance data breach settlement and $8,500 as part of an $825,000 data breach settlement.
