Rodan + Fields (skincare MLM)
Skincare MLM founded by Proactiv creators Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields (2008). Multiple US class actions over Lash Boost vision-loss claims.
CLCI radar
BITE breakdown
0 — skincare MLM; standard MLM patterns.
Profile facts
In context
Rodan + Fields is one of the larger US skincare MLMs. The 2018 Lash Boost class action alleged hair loss and vision damage; settled 2019. Most distributors lose money per FTC analysis.
Recovery resources
- The Dream (podcast) — Jane Marie's investigative podcast on MLM cults.
- Anti-MLM Coalition — Ex-distributor advocacy community focused on MLM exit and financial recovery.
- Truth in Advertising (TINA.org) — Consumer-protection watchdog tracking MLM income-claim and product-safety issues.
- ICSA (International Cultic Studies Association) — General referral and cult-aware therapist directory.
- Freedom of Mind Resource Center — Steven Hassan's organisation; BITE-model resources and family-side exit guidance.
See the full curated list at /resources.
Legal cases & controversies
- Lewis v. Rodan + Fields (2019)
Evidence by BITE axis
- Most distributors lose money
- Lash Boost class-action allegations
- standard MLM patterns
Timeline
- 2008Rodan + Fields launches MLM
- 2018Lash Boost class action
Sources
- Lewis v. Rodan + Fields (2019 settlement) search ↗
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Change history
Substantive edits logged per the score-updates policy.
- 2026-05-29Phase 1 Batch J: per-group recovery resources applied via programmatic palette (closest-fit by category + subCategory + score). Palette: Wellness / MLM.
- 2026-05-20Score band scheme migrated from 4 bands to 5 (Minimal 0–5 / Low 6–12 / Moderate 13–20 / High 21–30 / Extreme 31–40). No CLCI value changed; the new Minimal band was carved out of the bottom of the previous Low band.
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