The Almay Controversy

So, numerous times I have used the Almay coupon on the 15 count make up removers. Well, the shelf tag has said Travel size but the coupon only excluded trial size. This time though, the coupon was released stating both trial and travel size excluded. So now, I don't feel comfortable using the coupon on that product. If you want to try he coupon then that's totally your choice I am not going to say no, I guess it's worth a try. If you want a great deal with an Almay product though, you can purchase their Almay deodorant. This item is priced at $2.24 so after the $2 coupon in the paper this past weekend, you'll pay just $.24 for some deodorant!

How can a deodorant be a cosmetic though when it's not for your face? Well, here is what is posted on the FDA website about the term "cosmetics." The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act¹ (FD&C Act) defines cosmetics by their intended use, as "articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body...for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance" [FD&C Act, sec. 201(i)]. Among the products included in this definition are skin moisturizers, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail polishes, eye and facial makeup preparations, cleansing shampoos, permanent waves, hair colors, and deodorants, as well as any substance intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product.