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| + | On September 2016, ColourPop is is under scrutiny for their Sculpting Stix set, which features several questionable product names for the set’s darker shades. Names like “Typo,” “Dume” and “Yikes” are associated with the darker shade sticks, prompting outrage among buyers and the general Twitterverse. In short: many are outwardly calling the company racist.<ref>Lyons, Alexa. [https://collegecandy.com/2016/09/21/colourpop-racist-product-names-dark-skin-products-tweets-reactions-typo-yikes-details/ Twitter Calls Out ColourPop Over Racist Product Names]. Sep 21, 2016. ''collegecandy.com''. Retrieved January 28, 2021.</ref> | ||
| − | == Supports to Black Lives Matter == | + | ColourPop's Sculpting Stix were released in June and are available in 12 different shades. But the brand has come under fire because the darkest shades in the range have names like "Typo", "Dume", and "Yikes", which some people feel have negative connotations.<ref>Smyth, Cassie. [https://www.buzzfeed.com/cassiesmyth/more-like-colour-not ColourPop Apologises Over Its Product Names For Dark Skin]. Sep 21, 2016. ''buzzfeed.com''. Retrieved January 28, 2021.</ref> |
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"We stand with the Black community to fight against systemic racism, violence, oppression, and inequality," Colourpop wrote on Instagram. "As a brand, we are listening, learning, and finding ways we can best support the Black community during this horrific time, and we encourage our followers to do the same." | "We stand with the Black community to fight against systemic racism, violence, oppression, and inequality," Colourpop wrote on Instagram. "As a brand, we are listening, learning, and finding ways we can best support the Black community during this horrific time, and we encourage our followers to do the same." | ||
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At the end of its statement, Colourpop also promised to use its platform to "create positive change" within the beauty community "through representation and inclusivity."<ref>Krause, Amanda. [https://www.insider.com/beauty-brands-taking-action-against-racial-injustice-2020-6 22 beauty brands that are taking action against racial injustice]. June 4, 2020. ''insider.com''. Retrieved January 28, 2021.</ref> | At the end of its statement, Colourpop also promised to use its platform to "create positive change" within the beauty community "through representation and inclusivity."<ref>Krause, Amanda. [https://www.insider.com/beauty-brands-taking-action-against-racial-injustice-2020-6 22 beauty brands that are taking action against racial injustice]. June 4, 2020. ''insider.com''. Retrieved January 28, 2021.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 13:15, 28 January 2021
Racist Product names
On September 2016, ColourPop is is under scrutiny for their Sculpting Stix set, which features several questionable product names for the set’s darker shades. Names like “Typo,” “Dume” and “Yikes” are associated with the darker shade sticks, prompting outrage among buyers and the general Twitterverse. In short: many are outwardly calling the company racist.[1]
ColourPop's Sculpting Stix were released in June and are available in 12 different shades. But the brand has come under fire because the darkest shades in the range have names like "Typo", "Dume", and "Yikes", which some people feel have negative connotations.[2]
Supports to Black Lives Matter
"We stand with the Black community to fight against systemic racism, violence, oppression, and inequality," Colourpop wrote on Instagram. "As a brand, we are listening, learning, and finding ways we can best support the Black community during this horrific time, and we encourage our followers to do the same."
"On Friday, we committed to donating $25,000 to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, and $25,000 to the ACLU," the statement continued. "After the events we witnessed this weekend, we pledge an additional $250,000 in support of Black communities through other organizations. We are open to hearing your feedback and welcome you to share the orgs that you want to support!"
At the end of its statement, Colourpop also promised to use its platform to "create positive change" within the beauty community "through representation and inclusivity."[3]
References
- ↑ Lyons, Alexa. Twitter Calls Out ColourPop Over Racist Product Names. Sep 21, 2016. collegecandy.com. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ↑ Smyth, Cassie. ColourPop Apologises Over Its Product Names For Dark Skin. Sep 21, 2016. buzzfeed.com. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ↑ Krause, Amanda. 22 beauty brands that are taking action against racial injustice. June 4, 2020. insider.com. Retrieved January 28, 2021.