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Brown paper bag test: The lack of foundation ranges and how cosmetics companies still perpetuate racism

August 13, 2018 by B. Leigh Howard

I’ve never really had serious issues in finding my foundation shade. The worst that I’ve encountered is the makeup artist at MAC giving me a darker or warmer shade than my actual complexion. Apparently, I’m more of a neutral undertone than some artists are willing to accept, especially since I’m as fair as I am …

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