Wellness / Multi-Level
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.
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Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control3/10
Information Control3/10
Thought Control3/10
Emotional Control3/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — skincare MLM; standard MLM patterns.
Profile facts
Founded
2008
Members
≈400,000 consultants at peak
Active in
USA
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.
Legal cases & controversies
- Lewis v. Rodan + Fields (2019)
This profile is in progress — history, deeper BITE evidence and survivor voices are still being added. Contributions welcome via GitHub.
Timeline
- 2008Rodan + Fields launches MLM
- 2018Lash Boost class action
Sources
- Lewis v. Rodan + Fields (2019 settlement) search ↗
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