Welcome to The Truth About Cosmetics, the leading resource that helps you identify controversial cosmetic ingredients to transform confusion into informed choices. Far from standard product tests or superficial reviews, we decode the reality of INCI lists for you, expose greenwashing strategies, and analyze the less glamorous aspects of the beauty industry. Through our in-depth articles, online courses, workshops, and our free ingredient search tool, we provide everyone with the keys to understand labels, avoid risky substances, and select products truly suited to their needs and health.
The the very first version was the french website laveritesurlescosmetiques.com, was initially created by the german journalist Rita Stiens in 2009 followed by a former english & german version.The website was created as a continuation of the book’s project, (with the same title), aiming to bring the message to a larger audience.
The situation may vary from one country to another, but the subject itself has been brought up in many different countries and cultures and needs continuous research and updates.
At the end of 2015, the entire website went over to another writer : Anne Dubost.
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With this free search engine and database you have the possibility to get more information about a specific ingredient or determine your favorite cosmetic’s overall “profile”.
*INCI = International Nomenclature Cosmetics Ingredients
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