L'Oréal responds to ex-ambassador Freida Pinto's skin whitening accusations

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 29-Jan-2019
Skin Care Marketing

The French beauty giant worked with the Indian actress and star of Slumdog Millionaire for seven years across it's make-up and hair portfolio

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L'Oréal has denied allegations by a former brand ambassador accusing the company of altering campaign images without her consent.

Actress Freida Pinto signed

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