Magazine covers and lucrative contracts aside, Carolyn Murphy's greatest contribution to women is clearly not her epitomization of modern beauty with its
airbrushed photos of perfection and unattainable proportions.
According to a New Jersey Law Journal article on lawsuits against L'Oreal over the marketing of its anti-wrinkle creams — now consolidated in federal court in Newark, N.J. — the plaintiffs» claims include allegations «that Lancome ads use
airbrushed or «Photoshopped» images of celebrities and models, which do not reflect the true effectiveness of its products,» and the complaint includes a comparison of a Lancome ad featuring actress Kate Winslet and a
photo of Winslet from People
magazine.