Kat Von D responds to Underage criticism

Published: 2-Apr-2015
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Kat Von D has come under fire for the name of a shade in her line - Underage Red

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Kat Von D responds to Underage criticism

Kat Von D, US TV personality, tattoo artist and founder of the eponymous colour cosmetics line, has come under fire from beauty consumers and the media alike for the name of a shade in her line - Underage Red.

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