Julia Roberts' Lancome ad banned in the UK

Julia Roberts' ad © Lancome

A Lancome advertisement starring Julia Roberts has been banned in the United Kingdom after a politician started a discussion about the amount of airbrushing and excessive use of photoshop of the ad.

In the photo Julia, 44, has skin so smooth as a newborn baby. Jo Swinson, Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament, complained saying that the ad gave a "false impression of beauty," due to the amount of airbrushing. The ad is for Lancome's Teint Miracle, and Julia's digitally altered flawless skin gives the impression that it's due to that product - instead of Photoshop. The Advertising Standards Authority has now pulled the ads in the UK, after branding the ad misleading.