Cosmetic advertising
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'''Cosmetic advertising''' is the [[advertising|promotion]] of [[cosmetics]] and [[beauty]] products by the [[cosmetics industry]] through a variety of [[mass media|media]]. The [[advertising campaign]]s are usually aimed at women wishing to improve their appearance, commonly to increase [[physical attraction|physical attractiveness]] and reduce the signs of [[ageing]].
==Criticism==
Many campaigns have come under fire through their alleged use of [[pseudoscience]] and their promotion of unrealistic goals. Moreover, many campaigns are accused of inducing harmful habits on people (such as bulimia and anorexia), and leading to destructive plastic surgery practices.
==See also==
*[[Sex in advertising]]
*[[Angel dusting]]
*[[Cosmeceutical]]
==External links==
*"[http://www.adstandards.com/en/clearance/clearanceAreas/cosmeticGuidelines.asp Guidelines for Cosmetic Advertising and Labelling Claims]" at the Advertising Standards Canada
*Gibson, Owen. [[17 August]] [[2005]]. "[http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1550401,00.html L'Oréal pulls TV ads after ruling]" at Guardian Unlimited
*Begoun, Paula. "[http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/art.asp?ID=187 How Cosmetic Advertising Misleads]" at The Cosmetics Cop
*"[http://www.dr-baumann.com/english/be_careful.htm The Cosmetic Wolf]" at dr-baumann.com
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