Becca Cosmetics second beauty brand to be accused of ‘blackface’ hand editing

By Becky Bargh | Published: 10-Aug-2018
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The Estée Lauder Companies-owned brand received backlash on social media after editing campaign images for its Skin Love foundations, which attempted to champion inclusivity

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Estée Lauder Companies-owned brand Becca Cosmetics has received backlash on social media after it has been accused

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