"The door-to-door cosmetics saleswoman claimed that the brand of lipstick she sold was the best. It had the maximum color pay off, stayed on the longest, and would never dry the lips." Identify the fallacy that applies to this example.

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The saleswoman's claim relies on her authority as a salesperson rather than providing evidence or expert testimony to support the claim about the lipstick's qualities.

"The Door-To-Door Cosmetics Saleswoman Claimed That the Brand of Lipstick