Fenty Beauty delays Geisha Chic highlighter launch over ‘racism’ claims

By Becky Bargh | Published: 2-Apr-2019
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Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty brand has dominated the make-up category in 2019, edging ahead of Kylie Cosmetics on social media and praised for its diverse shade ranges.

But Fenty Beauty’s latest product announcement has created a somewhat unwelcome buzz.

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