L’Oreal: “We Don’t Want Black Women Selling Our Cosmetics”

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264 Responses to “L’Oreal: “We Don’t Want Black Women Selling Our Cosmetics””

NEEKYUK

6/26/09, 08:36:am

1st!! .. Fu*k L’oreal!! My friend used to work for them and said the same thing. I never buy their products.



Khristal

6/26/09, 08:37:am

This is a DAMN DAMN DAMN SHAME HOT MESS ..REDICULOUS ALL COMBINED ALL INTO ONE!!!



Golden Goddess

6/26/09, 08:38:am

i won’t buy L’oreal ever again!!



lynn

6/26/09, 08:38:am

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Cynthia

6/26/09, 08:39:am

I cannot believe this story…this is disturbing! Glad this suit is public and they didn’t try to keep it hush hush



Symone

6/26/09, 08:39:am

I don’t wear their products anyway, so they don’t have to worry about this black woman!



NOLA

6/26/09, 08:41:am

i think the actresses and entertainers who model for them should step up and say something , but thats too much like right.

as a whole our black women are more into Mac anyway.



CinJin

6/26/09, 08:42:am

Peace out L’Oreal. You won’t get my paper!



think it through

6/26/09, 08:43:am

This happened in France, and was executed by French executives. It did not happen with the American division of the company which tells you it is not company policy to promote discrimination. If it were company policy, they would not have hired any person of color.

Anywho, the products are pretty crappy to begin with, so no boycott needed.



frida

6/26/09, 08:43:am

Time to let L’Oreal how I feel about their racist
business practices. BOYCOTT their products & send them an email telling I am. Hit them in their bank accounts. I’m sure they stop their racist ways that way.
Gotta go, throwing out all my L’Oreal cosmetics & hair products right NOW!!!
P.S. They have no trouble raking in our “non-white money”.
BOYCOTT L’OREAL!



Lee Lee

6/26/09, 08:44:am

Come one NOLA you know them fools not giving up their stack…and Bey is right on top. She would be pimping for Loreal for years to come.



thepromised1

6/26/09, 08:45:am

I hope black people take the queue and quit investing part of the 7 billion a year we spend on personal hygiene and fashion into these bum’s company and if the stars we support don’t stop peddling this garbage and distance themselves then we need to stop purchasing their goods too. MAC products is a good alternative.
Black ppl stand up RIP MJ.



Re--->I live in Bilbo Baggin's shirt pocket.

6/26/09, 08:47:am

Aaaah, Loreal was wackness anyway. Never desired to purchase that mess…

So…BYE.



tb

6/26/09, 08:52:am

I Don’t use Loreal anyway. Beyackie, Kerry and the rest of them won’t stop putting their faces on the product either. It’s all about stacks. It has nothing to do with morals!



303

6/26/09, 08:53:am

i dont think people should get upset about loreal products – and who they choose to promote their line of cosmetics, i think certain product are for a certain race – i mean do you see white models advistizing black cosmetic – we as a ppl make a big deal about simple things – like cosmetic
if you dont like what they stand for move on buy another products. there more important thing to stand up for in this day and time



Apoc87

6/26/09, 08:54:am

It’s not “code for White People”. Get this ***** straight.

Bleu Blanc Rouge means people of PURE FRENCH DESCENT. Not “code for White People”.

Still doesn’t make it right, though.



Trey Tymes

6/26/09, 08:55:am

they always lighten her skin too!!! F L’oreal im glad im a dude i dont need it. check out peppermintblowpops.com



Ooops

6/26/09, 08:57:am

This is old news, the ad agencies have had that directive from them for years!!
Vote with your money peeps move to their competition.



mamamia

6/26/09, 09:08:am

FYI: for those of you who say you don’t use L’oreal products, they own a gang of brands that I didn’t even realize until recently including

Mizani
Lancome
Kiel’s
maybelline
Giorgio Armani fragrances
Ralph Lauren frangrances

There are a bunch more but I remember those for sure so there’s a lot more boycotting to be done if ppl are really *****ed.



You feed into this bull crap if you want.

6/26/09, 09:08:am

This cheap product is not good for blacks anyway so who gives a f*ck. Take that cheap as product and shove it up your white *****!



QUEEN OF F'N SHEEBA

6/26/09, 09:09:am

If you want to honor morals, go with gover girl or Max Factor, Pat McGrath (a sista) is their GLOBAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR…..just a tidbit of info.



You feed into this bull crap if you want.

6/26/09, 09:10:am

And all that ***** named is bull ***** products! Again, take that cheap ***** and shove it! Why would we want to represent a piece of ***** product anyway! Good Keep that *****! We do not want to be *****ociated with that crap!



ja nae nae (: RIP MJ

6/26/09, 09:11:am

***** them. Your yellow *****es. Any ways i only use chanel and mac real make up..



AU NATURALE

6/26/09, 09:12:am

This isnt surprising at all. I dont ***** with Loreal anyway because they do animal testing and I’m not with that.



Nique

6/26/09, 09:12:am

@Apoc87

Exactly! There are many different ethnic groups in France who are born and raised there. Although Im sure the executives meant the WHITES



Nique

6/26/09, 09:13:am

OH AND *****ODY IS OR HAS BEEN CHECKIN FOR L’OREAL



thepromised1

6/26/09, 09:15:am

there goes my obsession with Ralph Lauren cologne out the window, guess I’ll switch to Bvlgari



luvadhi

6/26/09, 09:16:am

Are we sure that this did not mean BLOND,BRUNETTE,REDHEAD?????…..as most hair caompanies specify when hiring models for promo events.



Me No Likey "is super sad, Hubby must stay in Iraq through July, when he was told June 26th was the end!"

6/26/09, 09:18:am

Please do your research. Loreal owns several smaller brands- so if you intend to boycott make sure you know which products to ignore.



uzipolo-king of decatur

6/26/09, 09:19:am

this has been going on since the 70’s so its not a surprise.. BUt what IS a surprise that the black woman buy this sh&&^T trying be cute and compete with the jones and all they got is $5.95 in they bank account, MAC was under the same scrunity years ago, but unlike MAC they are MORE than COSMETICS, they are ART, Clothes, INTEROR design..etc, so that dont count but yall steady go to the mall and buy this crayolo week after week to goto to the club knowing that you going to bed with a dude to sleep it off the next morning after a night of sex and they charge the high-high because they know yall gonna buy it whats interesting amazing that L oreal is STILL in business with ALL THE OTHER cosmetics you can but side by side with them at the counter as far as the ad campaign its not the ARTIST fault its the MANAGER/AGENT fault as far as that goes so if they get pimped let them continue to be what we call mascare sarahs…says uzipolo-king of decatur(bossips favorite blogger)



HarlemWorld

6/26/09, 09:28:am

Don’t you see how you they lighten Beyonce’s skin hue in her advertisements!!!! I really hate that.



Iyan

6/26/09, 09:28:am

Never was a lo-ree-al fan anyway! Boycotting will be easy.



Louiethe8th

6/26/09, 09:29:am

Loreal can hire black people when BET hires white people. It goes both ways. *****n morons!!!!



Iyan

6/26/09, 09:29:am

Bought a mascara once and was highly dissapointed, nuf said.



.....*......*......*

6/26/09, 09:38:am

I will never buy Lo’real products again, as if i ever bought that many in the first place~~



BMWdriver540i. ...... ..Gone Night Fishing Because The Catfish Bite At Night!!!!!!!!

6/26/09, 09:38:am

Just like Tommy blacks will still buy it This I truely believe!



ME

6/26/09, 09:39:am

Beyonce said she isnt black anyway, so, oh well…and I could really care less because I have beautiful black skin and I dont wear cosmetics…AT ALL!!!!



Undacuvabrutha

6/26/09, 09:40:am

@ Louiethe8th

Shut that punk ***** ***** up!!



DayShifter

6/26/09, 09:41:am

LOL!!!

That’s what ya’ll get….. My Brothers and Sisters will NEVER learn!! Stop making these *****-f*ckers rich!! We are seen as nothing more than consumers willing to lose our money on whatever the new fashion fad, pop star, athlete, car, bling…..etc. whatever!! WAKE THE F*CK UP!!!



RAWRR

6/26/09, 09:49:am

I’m not big on makeup so this isnt a loss. lol



CoCoa Suave'

6/26/09, 09:50:am

Never been much of a makeup fan, BUT if I did need the unexpected coverup Mac has the best non-allergenic quality powder. This doesn’t surprise me tho, I always figured L’oreal was more for the white folks anyway.
This is just like Louis Vuitton, I can’t for the life of my figure why black people like to sweat their brand so hard and they make it PAINFULLY OBVIOUS that they don’t want US wearing it.
Wise Up ppl.



303

6/26/09, 09:51:am

why do you guys” blacks” make every little issue/disagreement into racism – how come you dont see white people complaining about not been able to advertize black products ….***** they stick to their own products – so blacks should stick their own products and shut the hell up



frida

6/26/09, 09:52:am

“Apoc87

It’s not “code for White People”. Get this ***** straight.”

Bleu Blanc Rouge means people of PURE FRENCH DESCENT. Not “code for White People”.

Still doesn’t make it right, though.”

I’m sorry to disagree with, but,’bleu, blanc, rouge’, is code speak for the extreme right, (front national), meaning the french flag only belongs to white skinned, born in France, or having parents born in France persons. For employeurs its a code meant to say to “french, white only”.
This term is also used by property owners who don’t want non-white french or non-white renters to apply for a vacancy. They use this term to tell rental agenices whom to take applications from, even though, this is illegal in France. But, just like in the U.S. it still exists. So, yes, it does mean white only.



SUZY

6/26/09, 09:56:am

@me
shup ut …
she never said it
***** l oreal…haters commetee



Louiethe8th

6/26/09, 09:56:am

Hey Undacuvabrutha, got your panties in a bunch! You mad cause im right! Listen to 303! Whining ***** *****es!!!!!!!!!!!



sushine20745

6/26/09, 09:57:am

cheap ***** brand anyway…i use MAC products way better or Mary Kay when i don’t feel like spending.



The Institution of American Marriage Has Been Single- Handedly Dismantled By The Media

6/26/09, 09:59:am

who the hell wears L’oreal anyway or make-up for that matter? As a Black woman, I would never ruin my naturalness with clown paint!



PRPPLE, just call me TADOW

6/26/09, 10:00:am

The Only thing surprising Bossip, is that your surprised. ***** em all.



ggoodeimc

6/26/09, 10:01:am

But…what black woman buys L ‘Oreal products anyway…?



Ms. Brilly

6/26/09, 10:08:am

I’m not too upset about this. Loreal makes shampoo for a certain type of hair. That type of hair is, in many cases, not natural to Blacks so if they want to have whites peddle shampoo made for whites in France, it’s no skin off my back.



Girlie Girl

6/26/09, 10:12:am

Fortunately, there are many cosmetic co.’s who are more than happy to cater to the needs of women of color…screw Loreal…who needs them? We don’t.



fff

6/26/09, 10:15:am

Soon they’ll be coming out with an “apology” and fire who ever caused this “problem.

BUT ***** THAT!!!!! BOYCOTT!!



joeyporsche

6/26/09, 10:16:am

most black ppl buy Dove anyways



Doomster

6/26/09, 10:17:am

ok, Beyonce, time to step up and be more than just a pretty face… time to be a leader. say something.



Consider this...

6/26/09, 10:17:am

@think it through

Are you aware of how large the Black population is in France?

Just because this wasn’t “in the American division” of the company doesn’t make it right. Hell, it doesn’t even mean that it’s NOT going on over here, we just haven’t caught wind of it…..yet. The Black diaspora ACROSS THE GLOBE is effected; our Sistas, and even our Brothas over in France need our support.

Just something to think about.



HaitianZoe

6/26/09, 10:24:am

She looks pretty in the picture



twinkle

6/26/09, 10:25:am

If their lipstick/gloss causes your lips to look like Beyonce’s in the photo, they don’t ever have to worry about me buying their product. Her lips are very disturbing!



303

6/26/09, 10:27:am

She looks pretty in the picture
____
of course – pretty made up and air bursh
with loreal products that you guts want to boycott
lol



Octavia

6/26/09, 10:34:am

I never bought their ***** to begin with… it does NOTHING to enhance black beauty.



copelli21

6/26/09, 10:35:am

Screw L’Oreal!! Buy IMAN! There are other options.

First they lightened Bey in one picture and now they photoshopped her lips. They don’t even look natural.

Black women should boycott L’Oreal. End of story.



steelcitychick

6/26/09, 10:37:am

Please……….you black folks who are up in arms about this racist nonsense are full of shyt. Ya’ll gona go back to buying their produces as soon as they come up with the newest shade of lip color or hair color. Black folks are like sheep….ya’ll just follow where ever the white folks lead you. Ya’ll can’t stick together for shyt!



twinkle

6/26/09, 10:42:am

Yuck! This photo is disturbing!!! We need to boycott them for making her lips look like that!!!

This is no personal hate. I love Beyonce and all, that my Birthday Buddy. I have never seen her lips look so DISTURBING!!!

L’Oreal is wrong!



marina

6/26/09, 10:49:am

I will never buy one of their products again!



White Guy

6/26/09, 10:50:am

The funny thing is….. the owner of the business is a black guy…… trying to be white of course!



303

6/26/09, 10:50:am

First they lightened Bey in one picture and now they photoshopped her lips. They don’t even look natural.
____________
first, there is never anything natrual about beyonce
she allow them to make her look like that -

Black women should boycott L’Oreal. End of story.
___________
and at the end of the day loreal is going to continue selling there products and trust me Black People will be buying it – cause not every black person feel the way you do – i happen to like the product – and i am quite sure there are a few blacks out there who has no problem with it .



SEXII MAMA

6/26/09, 10:51:am

OOOHHH OK SO THATS WHY THEY MAKE EVERYBODY SO LIGHT. THATS SO MESSED UP



Happy

6/26/09, 10:52:am

F*** L’Oreal



hey girl

6/26/09, 10:52:am

salesreps? they sell that bull***** over the counter at Walmart.



Consider this....

6/26/09, 10:55:am

@ steelcitychick and all my Black people

Unfortunately, steelcity has somewhat of a point. Beyonce is proof of that. The most overexposed celeb in the world right now (how much more money do you need, really?) and you would think she would have said/done something about the skin-lightening incidents. But, like someone said earlier, that fu#ks with her money, that’s all her camp cares about and that’s too much like right, so I’m sure she’ll still be pimpin’ herself out to L’Oreal for years to come.

Either way, Black people, we really have to up our cohesiveness and start coming together as a united front and demanding respect from these companies. Or we walk. We live in capitalistic society, our dollars speak louder than we ever could!

So, steelcity 2 things:
1) if you’re a Sista, could have been stated a little more diplomatically, but decent point.

2) if you’re white, go fu#k yourself. This isn’t your issue.

3) if you’re Kim Kardashian (as she frequents this site), go fu#k yourself on tape.



John D. Hater

6/26/09, 10:56:am

MEMBA YA BAHTYBWOY FRIEND DEM GO TELL DEM RAS NOT BUY A NEXT TING FROM DEEZ BUMBA R*****ES!!!



JUBEISAN

6/26/09, 10:58:am

Black people wake up. Is this a surprise. If you don’t like it open your own company.



Mia

6/26/09, 10:59:am

WOMP!!! ok, never was a fan of their products and now definitely NEVER buying any of their products. If Beyonce or Kerry Washington Or Longoria have any decency & pride about them, they’d stand up and get out of their contract..but you know when people are whoring for money how that goes…smh



steelcitychick

6/26/09, 11:03:am

@ Consider this….
I am a Sista, and yes I could have been a little more diplomatic about my verbiage, but I’ll tell you what, sometimes I get tired of hearing black folks complain about things ,but never taking the steps necessary to stopping the situation.



Fernand

6/26/09, 11:03:am

The L’Oreal marketing team should include hostesses of all races if they want to have a truely global brand. Otherwise it will hurt their sales and ultimately the profitability which no shareholder likes.



hey

6/26/09, 11:06:am

they wanted french women to sell products to french women, isn’t that the same as a company wanting black women to sell products to black women? This happened in france not america, that’s like going to africa and saying “oh why are all your workers black?”. I mean come on bossip, so it’s ok to have an all black tv channel and black websites, but a french company can’t hire french women to sell make-up to french women lol? Have you been to france? I have and the country is like 90% white ! So what’s the big deal here? IT didn’t happen in a diverse country like america. I mean l’oreal hires models of many diff ethnicities, if they were so racist, they why would they hire beyonce and other “women of color”. Come on now.



cynoria.com

6/26/09, 11:12:am

I only use my own makeup line. Organic mineral makeup for brown to dark skin. You just don’t know which company you are buying from . They are all owned by one company now.



No u can't be boyfriend #2!

6/26/09, 11:14:am

And this would be another reason for me not to buy their products! Like I didn’t anyway! **They can kiss their franchise goodbye!**



Marquis de Sade

6/26/09, 11:18:am

Well there’s always Dixie Peach Hair Grease and Dark n’ Lovely. LOL!



Redd Foxxx (Pretty Wings)

6/26/09, 11:20:am

My aunt taught me how to make my own make up out of natural ingredients. Quit making these corporations RICH! The rich get richer and the poor get poorer! I dont care if its MAC or Chanel stop it!



MEME

6/26/09, 11:25:am

Beyonce this is one company you need to fall back on before you end up being a part of their boycott. Stand for something or stand for nothing. We the public purchase your products as well.



Whut??

6/26/09, 11:29:am

Their make-up looks horrible on Black women. It’s no loss to us not to buy their products. Really, there are much better brands that blend better with our different skin tones. You can tell when a company really cares about the ethnic community wearing their products because they actually make you look decent, and not like your wearing a clown mask.



Wreckless Driver

6/26/09, 11:43:am

i dont think people should get upset about loreal products – and who they choose to promote their line of cosmetics, i think certain product are for a certain race – i mean do you see white models advistizing black cosmetic – we as a ppl make a big deal about simple things – like cosmetic
if you dont like what they stand for move on buy another products. there more important thing to stand up for in this day and time

Could not agree with you MORE!



Consider this....

6/26/09, 11:45:am

@ steelcity

I feel you girl. It’s like MLK said on that Boondocks episode: “*****s love to complain, but never wanna explain.” You right. Sometimes you gotta get ‘em mad to make action happen.

When Obama became prez I was happy and sad simultaneously. ‘Cause I knew Black people would become complacent and believe the first president of color would mean we’d “arrived.” He can’t do it by himself. We need to help him out and start DOING! I’m p*****ing this on to EVERYBODY I KNOW.

And @ Redd Foxx, I’m totally in to the homemade thing. Hook ya girl up with those cosmetic recipes or direct me to a website, or sh#t if you start producing and selling I’m always down to support a Sista, FIRST. Let’s keep our discretionary dollars in OUR communities!



michelle

6/26/09, 11:52:am

ah lol remember the white blond hair blue eyes lady who told me ” UNFORTUNATELY I DON’T THINK YOU ARE GOING TO FIT IN HERE”



Plastic007

6/26/09, 11:57:am

mamamia

FYI: for those of you who say you don’t use L’oreal products, they own a gang of brands that I didn’t even realize until recently including

Mizani
Lancome
Kiel’s omg no kiel’s i only use kiel’s omg *****
maybelline
Giorgio Armani fragrances
Ralph Lauren frangrances

There are a bunch more but I remember those for sure so there’s a lot more boycotting to be done if ppl are really *****ed.

omg yo we should boycott there are black owned make up companies out there we just gotta research but honestly i kno she under contract but My chick should make a public statement saying she will not b continue to worlk with lo’real after her contract is up Bey u gotta step up i kno u can get sued if u do it now but i will b expecting something coming out of ya mouth some money u dont need to take i hope u not GREEDY in time we will c



Plastic007

6/26/09, 11:59:am

Consider this….

@ steelcity

I feel you girl. It’s like MLK said on that Boondocks episode: “*****s love to complain, but never wanna explain.” You right. Sometimes you gotta get ‘em mad to make action happen.

When Obama became prez I was happy and sad simultaneously. ‘Cause I knew Black people would become complacent and believe the first president of color would mean we’d “arrived.” He can’t do it by himself. We need to help him out and start DOING! I’m p*****ing this on to EVERYBODY I KNOW.

And @ Redd Foxx, I’m totally in to the homemade thing. Hook ya girl up with those cosmetic recipes or direct me to a website, or sh#t if you start producing and selling I’m always down to support a Sista, FIRST. Let’s keep our discretionary dollars in OUR communities!

my mom makes her own products all natural and she does it her own kitchen she has been doing her own perfumes lotions soaps etc etc herbs etc for over 6 years she has been telling me about there corperations 4 years damn



Plastic007

6/26/09, 12:03:pm

@hey

they wanted french women to sell products to french women, isn’t that the same as a company wanting black women to sell products to black women? This happened in france not america, that’s like going to africa and saying “oh why are all your workers black?”. I mean come on bossip, so it’s ok to have an all black tv channel and black websites, but a french company can’t hire french women to sell make-up to french women lol? Have you been to france? I have and the country is like 90% white ! So what’s the big deal here? IT didn’t happen in a diverse country like america. I mean l’oreal hires models of many diff ethnicities, if they were so racist, they why would they hire beyonce and other “women of color”. Come on now.

sweety there are plenty of blacks all over this globe open ya eyes ……u watch too much tv which “teaches” us wat other socities and culture do laugh go visit france and then see if u have the same feeling …?



Kigali-INTERdependent Black Woman)

6/26/09, 12:05:pm

When I read about ***** like this it always makes me laugh because black females have convinced themselves thats its the white woman who presents the biggest obstacle in her life. Little are you females willing to admit that it isnt white women who are creating these images and deciding that you arent worthy. Its white men. So the next time you start talking about Euro centered standards of beauty blame all the white male executives. The delicious irony is that you believe these same white men are going to save you from the incompetant black man and the weasley white woman.

Feeling a little isolated arent we?



bococalady

6/26/09, 12:07:pm

i wear dreadlocks and black elegance cosmetics, so L’oreal can go f themselves.



Kigali-INTERdependent Black Woman) RIP MJ

6/26/09, 12:07:pm

@Marquis De Sade,

“Well there’s always Dixie Peach Hair Grease and Dark n’ Lovely. LOL!”

This made me laugh on a very somber morning. RIP MJ.



steelcitychick

6/26/09, 12:08:pm

@ Consider this, Redd Foxxx and Plastic007……
Ya’ll sound like some cool people with a good head on your shoulders. Spread the word ya’ll!. I know I will every chance I get!!



Kigali-INTERdependent Black Woman) RIP MJ

6/26/09, 12:09:pm

Black females need to stop begging for acceptance and accept themselves. Not in their current form however. Lose about 50lbs, grow your own hair, get married, lose the attitude, and then you can rightfully walk around like you guys are the *****.



Plastic007

6/26/09, 12:15:pm

@steelcitychick thanks
but wait ? to everyone who is the black girl she’s a billionare she does black hair face lotions all that ***** she’s a young lady i dont think her products are chemical free but she is black and her ***** is good wtf is her name im searchin on yahoo … hold on



Toesucker

6/26/09, 12:30:pm

Khristal….

You look like you have REALLY ticklish feet. Ever rested your barefeet on a man’s face and have him pay you?



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 12:30:pm

I hope M.A.C isnt owned by them (which I doubt), because this is ALL I wear.

***** them cheap ***** make-up lines. If they sell L’Oreal at any family dollar, dollar general, or the like, then I DONT BUY IT!



SSCED

6/26/09, 12:30:pm

@Cynthia

That Pic is F…Georgous! Sure that’s not u tho…lol



303

6/26/09, 12:32:pm

wear dreadlocks and black elegance cosmetics, so L’oreal can go f themselves
___________________
ummm dreadlocks and makeup shouldnt go together – you just wear your hair in dreads – you are not a ture dread locks —-



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 12:40:pm

@303:

I’m curious as to why you would say that make-up and dreadlocks shouldnt go together?

Is that your personal opinion?

I mean, Lauren Hill had dreads and wore make-up with them as do many other females who rock dreads.



Illuminate Truth "Mind Control - Corruption of Your Thoughts - Destruction of Your Soul"

6/26/09, 12:49:pm

A major corporation overlooks blacks for key positions within their company…..I’m waiting for the news story.

Happens everyday….l’oreal just got caught this time.



Octavia

6/26/09, 12:50:pm

@ Kigali
When I read about ***** like this it always makes me laugh because black females have convinced themselves thats its the white woman who presents the biggest obstacle in her life. Little are you females willing to admit that it isnt white women who are creating these images and deciding that you arent worthy. Its white men. So the next time you start talking about Euro centered standards of beauty blame all the white male executives. The delicious irony is that you believe these same white men are going to save you from the incompetant black man and the weasley white woman.

Feeling a little isolated arent we?
________________________________________________

What the HELL are you talking about? lol



Hottistchickinthegame

6/26/09, 12:51:pm

As someone posted above, I don’t wear make-up much but when I do it’s MAC. I used to wear Prescriptives back in the day though.

L’Oreal is cheap drug store make-up and that’s not good enough for my black face NE wayz so *****’EM to the 10th power!!!!



ME

6/26/09, 12:51:pm

@ suzy
Sweetie, she did say it, and as far as you telling me to shut up……its all from behind the computer screen, baby, trust…..



Ms. Bianca

6/26/09, 12:52:pm

Well im a MAC girl to the fullest anyway and L’oreal ***** been wack for years especially for women of color! Their colors seem to wash u out. Anyway, L’oreal has a many of products that they own but i don’t purchase/wear it anyway. This is good that the public know about their nonsense even if its not the American division it’s still the same damn company!!



Octavia

6/26/09, 12:53:pm

Marquis,

There’s always Carol’s Daughter- an excellent, black-owned beauty line that features natural ingredients.



Hottistchickinthegame

6/26/09, 12:54:pm

Octavia

@ Kigali
When I read about ***** like this it always makes me laugh because black females have convinced themselves thats its the white woman who presents the biggest obstacle in her life. Little are you females willing to admit that it isnt white women who are creating these images and deciding that you arent worthy. Its white men. So the next time you start talking about Euro centered standards of beauty blame all the white male executives. The delicious irony is that you believe these same white men are going to save you from the incompetant black man and the weasley white woman.

Feeling a little isolated arent we?
________________________________________________

What the HELL are you talking about? lol

_________

Correction, it’s white *****S that create that image and not only do black women fit into it, but white women believe it too. Why else would they believe that being shaped like a young white boy is the epitome of sex appeal?? Because that is what these white *****GOT executives spend BILLIONS of dollars a year to brainwash them/us to believe!



Octavia

6/26/09, 12:55:pm

@ mamamia

I didn’t know they owned Mizani… but it makes sense now. Cuz Mizani is some over-hyped bullsh*t. It leaves a horrid residue and made my hair impossible to style.



Hottistchickinthegame

6/26/09, 12:56:pm

And I’m *****uming that is a picture of Beyonce above, but she looks STRAIGHT UP like Tyra Banks in that picture LOL!!!



Consider this....

6/26/09, 12:56:pm

*That link to Wikipedia doesn’t work. Sorry guys. Just Google L’Oreal and look for the Wikipedia link for that chart.

*Eliminate one of those “in 2006.” LOL!



Octavia

6/26/09, 12:57:pm

@ Hottischickinthegame

But wtf IS kigali talking bout? Who said anything about white women making us feel unworthy or white men saving us… sounds real crackish to me… very bizarre. ???



Kenny

6/26/09, 13:04:pm

Beyonce is okay with this, in her In Style interview she stated that.



Genet

6/26/09, 13:06:pm

So I sat here and read through some of the comments while some were valid others were not. I recently just returned from France a few weeks ago, Paris to be exact. Now I do not know the stats, but I did observe that Paris was a lot more diverse than the United States. I was actually very surprised about the diversity because you are not shown this “France” in the media. Therefore I believe there is no excuse to intentionally prohibit someone from working or selling products because of the color of their skin.

Truthfully I am not at all surprised about this issue because there were/are numerous individuals who were/are not happy that there are so many immigrants in ” their” country. I suppose if this country wants to appeal to the m*****es then they have to appease their wants and they want to think that France is this homogeneous society.

On another note as far as black networks (i.e. BET) I was under the impression that it was highly known that the majority of the blacks who work there are in front of the camera and not behind. Although, this station is geared to the black community to does not prohibit other races from working with them.



303

6/26/09, 13:08:pm

I’m curious as to why you would say that make-up and dreadlocks shouldnt go together?
____________
i dont think ppl in the states know the ture meaning of been a dreadlocks – if funny to when black folks talk about they nautral ( wearing dreads) but on their faces its a whole pound of make up –
dreadlocks in this country is basically a fashion trend — i dont think that you would understand what it means to be natural ….



samech

6/26/09, 13:16:pm

I must admit, I bought one (1) lipstick from them one time. that’s it. There ***** is not good for my hair or skin………..so I don’t buy. I knew this long though. And these arist- acting like they use this ***** in real life- there hair be fake.



samech

6/26/09, 13:17:pm

‘their’



MoniSings

6/26/09, 13:19:pm

I’ve never worn L’oreal simply because it never appealed to me as a BLACK consumer. Anyone pushing a product has to find the right targeted audience that will garner the biggest return on investment. It’s just Marketing, y’all.

When I have a singing engagement, most of the folks on my Distro are Black. Why? Just because that is the culture that most identifies with the music I sing, and since there are other costs *****ociated, we have to market to the audience that will fill up the place. Just business.

You can’t blame a company for marketing for revenue. If they have done their homework on what segments/demographics will be their most successful profit gain, then THAT’S where they are going to go. If the product happens to cross over, then they will ride that train, too.

Was FUBU wrong for coming out with a product that was clearly “For Us By Us”? Was that racist against white people or other nationalities? No, it was just business. These guys found a target and created their own niche in the fashion industry, and rather than let an industry that is run by the “mainstream”, they became innovators and made a name (and product) for themselves. So, if we see something we don’t like, we need to let it motivate us to go to the next level, not keep us in a perpetual state of feeling victimized.



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 13:20:pm

@303:

I agree with you to a certain point. I agree with the fact the people in the states do not know the meaning behind wearing dreadlocks. It is a very serious spiritual commitment.

It is NOT a fashion statement and to wear them there are many rules to follow. Breaking them would not be a good idea.

My spouse is from Kingston, raised in Bed-Stuy (Brooklyn) so I know of the seriousness of wearing dreadlocks. Trust.

So, I guess you can recant your statement about me not knowing what it is to wear dreadlocks.

Never *****ume anything.

On the other hand, I like to think of myself as natural. While I dont wear dreads, I have my real hair, my real nails, my real eyelashes….everything real and natural. Make-up? Well, less is more.



samech

6/26/09, 13:20:pm

just because a place is ‘diverse’, that don’t mean they want your stank *****…..there. this is why I can’t get down with certain things….(read my mind). Lauren Hill probably made her own makeup….grindin’ flowers in a calabash or something….in JA.



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 13:26:pm

@303:

Besides, how do we know that a female who wears dreads ISN’t following the seventy-seventh commandment, just because she has a little make-up on her face?

Its about the HAIR, not the make-up on the face.

If you follow the spiritual rules then I dont think that wearing make-up has much ado about anything.



303

6/26/09, 13:28:pm

@kami all day
your spouse is from kingston – i am also a jamaican
and i know what the meaning of been a dreadlocks is – i was a rasta for a many years until i reach the states and see that ppl dont take wearing dreadlock serioulsy – i am a rasta on the inside but i cut the dreadlock out because ppl touches my hair – and as a ture rasta i dont beleive in anyone touching my dreads..anyway wish i could get deeper with you about the seriousness of been a rasta
tatat enjoy your weekend.



wifey06

6/26/09, 13:29:pm

Black people are still slaves…. we work and give each our money right back to them and then call us “nig”.

Folks like Beyonce/ri-ri/ queen latifahs are the Hariet tubmans to 21st modern slavery. Folks like to use them to keep poor poor and keep the rich richer.

Then how is beyonce a spokemodel for hair color and she has fake hair.

it is tacky and they sell our people soul over to white folks!!!!



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 13:44:pm

@303:

I understand that. My spouse only lets me touch her dreads when I wash her hair or when we are sleeping. But since I understand the importance of them, I dont do it often.

Oh, you dont have to go into it. Most of my ex’s were jamaican and I always asked questions about the origination and I was glad to see that all the answers were the same. lol

But I do know about it and would recommend to anyone that if they want to start dreading their hair, they must also realize that is should not be solely for a fashion statement.



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 13:47:pm

OMG @ Daddy Star!!!!!

Is that allowed on Bossip???

I guess you guys really do want lawsuits!



white italian lady

6/26/09, 13:48:pm

you blacks girls always want to put so much make-up to look as bright as us or have our skin. look at beyonce, she looks white to me now. i use to work for l’oreal and alot of dark skin women use to beg me to sell them something that will make them atleast lighter.LOL



Born

6/26/09, 13:52:pm

“Blacks, Asian and Middle Eastern women were hardly ever considered for hostess positions.” Is it of no surprise? I have never brought, nor will never buy L’Oreal products. I will stick to the companies that celebrate those of color, all colors, from chocolaty browns, caramel, to café au lait, to olive. What would these companies due without our and other races “minority” patronage? The largest/fastest growing “race” in the world, are those of mixed heritage. They better get with the program. The truth is the world is changing and Caucasians are now in the minority, this is just fact. And on a global scale the women mentioned above are educated, strong and beautiful. This is for all mothers, sisters, aunts and daughters out there, those who had to fight extra hard for what they had and have. God bless them and to the heck with L’Oreal.



Noni

6/26/09, 14:02:pm

As a woman from another country (black), I feel that it’s okay for people to have the right to invent, produce and market products as they please. In america,I see alot of products made specifically for the black woman. We black folks really need to stop being petty about others’ issues. So what if they did not market loreal for black people???let’s concentrate on real issues within our communities. We are all made in God’s image (whether we like it or not). no one type of beauty is better than the other (whether people like it or not).I could care less what a majority of dumb folks do or say. What is more disturbing is when we blacks from other countries see how blacks in America tear each other apart and criticize each other no matter how good or well one performs.males against females (Puzzling)and vice versa, and females against females. There just seems to be a lack of acceptance within the African American community. So what if they make Beyounce appear lighter? Should that not be her issue and not yours? Worry about things that matter. We pray and hope that first, the black community can unite then others will follow suit. lets’ all clean up our backyards first.Drop this whole light skin, dark skin, white crap. it comes across as insecurity when it well may not be. It’s a shame!let’s educate ourselves and be happy. Be accepting of each other and others. Alot of what’s posted on these forums always tends to tunnel back to racism. if we concentrate on what matters, we will acheive the best we possible can. God is Love. Love your neighbors despite their race. let God be the judge…



songbird09

6/26/09, 14:05:pm

I’ve never seen a black woman who look like me represent L’ Oreal, so I never cared for them anyway!

African American celebs need to stop worrying about the dollar and do what’s right and leave L’oreal……..finally!



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 14:15:pm

@white italian lady:

Yeah, well I guess we’re all mentally messed up because the white women want our darker skin and TRY to do so by tanning, but end up with *****ed up skin in the long run.

No one is happy with themselves; they are always seeking to change something.



Born

6/26/09, 14:18:pm

@white italian lady, which I’m sure you are not. The reality is this: there are more Caucasians that try to tan themselves or spray themselves brown, make that orange. Than there are black woman trying to color themselves “white”.

Neither I, nor my mother, my sister, cousins or aunts pancake make-up on. The majority of women of color women will tell you the same. They love their skin tone. A little eyeliner and natural lip color is enough. Maybe some shadow or a translucent to keep the oil content down when going out. No offence to Beyonce, as beautiful as she is, she does not represent all women of color. Why would you get on a black site and down women of color, you’re attempt at controversy is pointless.



keri

6/26/09, 14:19:pm

FROM A BLACK WOMAN:

To ALL the white women and wanna be white women, a percentage of ignorant black women who supposedly come to you and ask you to sell them make up that will make them look lighter….Guess what…alot of us actually love the fact that we are BLACK and would not wish to be you…I am sick and tired of these white women who come on these blogs to try and degrade what a percentage of black people do and apply it to all other black folks. Drop the ignorance white women. News flash: we are happy as we are. Get over yourselves. We could careless how you look miss”Italia” seroulsy..the ***** is getting pretty OLD.



hey

6/26/09, 14:21:pm

@ Plastic007

dumb*****s learn to read, i said right in my post that i’ve been to france !!!! I’ve travelled to many countries actually, and while in France i saw about 10 african americans, so shut up and go learn something !



hey

6/26/09, 14:23:pm

@ keri

you sound like a hypocrite, you don’t want them putting all black women in one group yet you are putting all white women in one group too.



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 14:29:pm

LOL @ people who say they “used to work at L’Oreal”.

I’m sure you standing at the counter ringing up purchases in some department store is not considered “working” for L’Oreal”. lol

You work for Macy’s at the L’Oreal counter.

Now dont make your JOB sound like it was a CAREER!



BLESS YOUR SOUL MJ

6/26/09, 14:29:pm

Daddy Star

Thanks to your gravi I just lost my appetite. Thanks a bunch!



UHHH

6/26/09, 14:32:pm

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE WITH A COMPANY CATERING TO BLACK WOMEN ONLY AND A COMPANY CATERING TO WHITE WOMEN? BOSSIP YOU ARE HYPOCRITES. I GUESS IF IT’S AN “ALL BLACK THING” THEN IT’S FINE BUT IF ITS AN “ALL WHITE THING” IT’S RACIST. THAT IS NOT RIGHT. WHITE WOMEN AND BLACK WOMEN HAVE DIFFERENT SKIN, IT ONLY MAKES SENCE TO CATER TO THEM SEPARATELY WITH DIFFERENT PRODUCTS DUH. FRANCE IS FILLED WITH WHITE WOMEN, SO YEAH IT MAKES SENCE THEY WOULD CATER TO THEM IN FRANCE DUMB*****ES. I GUESS WE SHOULD CALL THE MAKERS OF “DARK AND LOVELY” RACIST FOR ONLY CATERING TO BLACK WOMEN RIGHT?



WordtotheWise

6/26/09, 14:33:pm

If this is true, Loreal is really dumb. Being that black women spend more on their hair than anyone else, that would be a very stupid marketing move to eliminate your base. This should be a great move for us to start our own hair care products. Why are we giving money to others? Asians hold the market on black hair care products and they are making a mint!



Born

6/26/09, 14:34:pm

I’m stating the facts not attempting to be cruel, just real. “you blacks girls always want to put so much make-up to look as bright as us or have our skin.” That is a fallacy and a generalization. Know the truth before you type.



Yvonne

6/26/09, 14:38:pm

When will corporations, groups, and everybody else all over the world STOP being so obsessed with the color of a person’s skin color in the negative way.

I am so sick of this stupidity I could scream.



WordtotheWise

6/26/09, 14:42:pm

I have NEVER and will NEVER want to be white or look like a white woman. I love my black skin and everything about my blackness. There is nothing wrong with celebrating who you are. God made us all different. It would appear to me that there are some white women that want to be black or at least have brown skin as they go to every length to tan, get collagen injections in their lips, etc.

BTW, Beyonce looks absolutely beautiful in that pictures, especially her eyes.



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 14:42:pm

I don’t even see a real argument here.

It’s strictly business as MoniSings said.

I’d rather go with a product line that understands the needs of African-American skin and hair. Our products have certain moisturizers, oils and emollients that are good for us because we lose so much in the washing process (for both hair and face).

White women dont have the same kinds of oils that we have in our hair. So their conditioners would be very different from our; as well as shampoos.

Have you ever tried used a conditioner or shampoo that read…”use on all hair types”? Well, its most likely untrue.

We gravitate to products that have our best interests at heart. I’ve never used L’Oreal…well, I’m lying….maybe mascara. All that other crap is not for me.



twinkle

6/26/09, 14:47:pm

Are we looking at the same “Beyonce” photo? The one at the top? She look like A DUCK! Those are not her natural lips.
Eveything else is fine.



twinkle

6/26/09, 14:48:pm

“looks”



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 14:48:pm

@ white italian lady:

Oh, yeah….one more thing. We “black girls” dont cake up the make-up that we put on simply because out SKIN TONE is a perfect canvas for color!

That’s why white women crave our color by sitting under bright lights increasing their chances of skin cancer.

We dont have to “pack it on” because a little color on a brown, caramel, honey-dipped complexion STANDS OUT!

Its the white women (who I see; I work in corporate america)….and OMG!…they pack it on to cover up the premature wrinkles, to cover up the redness, to try and make them look younger, etc….Not all white women do this, but a good majortiy do.

Then you see them without make-up and yuo jump back and fall on your *****.



Hater

6/26/09, 14:51:pm

LMAO

HAHA

Maybe, the self hating black women, might the memo, white america doesn’t want you, or consider you beautiful

I’m sure there’s plenty of italin and french men for all of you dont worry.

Cause we all know it’s only black men who are colour struck, the whole world loves black women haha

and again

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH



S

6/26/09, 14:57:pm

That Beyonce ad still scares me to this day…*shudders*



UHHH

6/26/09, 15:01:pm

@ kami

black women are not the only ones with brown skin, latin women, indian women, some asian women all have brown skin, so to say white women are trying to be “black” by suntanning is ridiculous, so are black women trying to be white when they straighten their hair and wear blue or green eye contacts or die their hair blonde? You don’t know how many black women i’ve seen with fake blue eyes and blodne hair, it looks ugly and the black women who keep it more naturaly look wayyyyy better.



phoenix_simone_xoxo

6/26/09, 15:09:pm

It’s so funny how this generation of African-American’s tear each other down. A lot of black men are notorious for saying black women are fat, have attitudes, wear weaves, fake nails, eyelashes, etc. However, will get another woman from another race that does just the same. Or you have a sista like me that wears my hair natural, my real nails, athletic build, eats healthy, dark skinned (and not afraid of the sun). However, “I need a relaxer, I should get my nails done, I’m too dark, I eat like white folk (when did being a healthy eater mean eating like white folk?).” So what is the real problem? I can’t even begin to care. The funny thing is that when I wore a relaxer and had my fake nails, brothas gave me the time of day, now that I am natural, I get more play by men of other races. I haven’t been on Bossip in almost a year, and I see why now. SELF-HATE, SELF-HATE, AND MORE SELF-HATE. While Bossip can be entertaining, it is also extremely sad, that we have come so far from slavery, civil rights, fighting for equal rights, to take so many steps backwards, and for whatever reason a lot of us don’t even have the wherewithall to care.



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 15:11:pm

@UHHH:

Touche, but I was hoping I didnt have to break it down in laments terms for people to get my point of certain women having “brown” skin.

Like I stated before, no one is happy with how they look anymore. And yes, white women who tan are trying to “mimic the melanin that we have naturally”…..not to BE black. Changing your skin color by tanning would not equate as them BEING black.

Anyway..the same reasoning goes for black women who want to emulate a certain look carried out by white women (eyes, bone straight hair, etc).

We’re all freakin’ brainwashed.

But I REFUSE to get into a “color” debate AGAIN on Bossip. Trust me, redundancy makes me bored.



lol ketchup b

6/26/09, 15:14:pm

whose that big fat black dude in the corner when u click on one of the pics… lol…it says… loreal beyonce hahahaha



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 15:15:pm

@phoenix_simone_xoxo:

YUO ARE STOOPID!!! In a…..”you’re telling the truth way”. lol



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 15:16:pm

*YOU



SIMPLY DEEP

6/26/09, 15:39:pm

YOU PEOPLE KILL ME I CANT UNDERSTAND WHY BLACK WOMAN HATE BEYONCE SO MUCH IF YOU ENVY HER THAT MUCH WORK HARD GET YOUR BREAD UP AND GET ON HER LEVEL.YOU BROKE HOES NEED TO GET YOUR MIND RIGHT STOP BEING HATERS AND GET ON YOUR HUSTLE CAUSE TRUST ME WHEN YOUR ON YOUR A GAME THE LAST THING YOU THINK ABOUT IS HATING ON THE NEXT PERSON



ela

6/26/09, 15:40:pm

That’s a shame!!!!I don’t use L’Oreal anyway. They products ain’t for black people. I used MAC.***** YOU Loreal..white *****s!



white italian lady

6/26/09, 15:41:pm

yeah right, go to youtube and check for black women bleaching their skin on tyra show. you will see tons of black women going to her show hating thier skin and wanting to be white or lighter. i have had my male friends even tell me black women approach them, pleading to them to have a baby by them so as to have pretty babies, which equal yellow or lighter babies. pls if someone really hate their skin too much is most certainly black folks.



jeff

6/26/09, 15:42:pm

@White italian lady.

WOW!! I restrained myself from calling out the racism in bossip’s “White folks should bow…” Post, but this… WOW>

White Italian lady, tell the truth, it hurts you to be white, doesnt it? You wish you had that brown skin, you racist ol’ hag.

These types of comments (bossip staff included) sickens me… We’re never gonna get anywhere if we keep these types of mentalities.

I’m a white dude. I like it all. Dark skin, white skin… Whatever. Get over yourselves.

The real problem isnt the cosmetics, and wehter brown skin women want to be white, white skin women want to be brown. I’m sure some do.

WE’VE GOT BIG ***** CORPORATIONS GIVING OUT JOBS BASED ON RACE! What kind of equality is that?

I find it crazy that those fortunate few get to dictate with quasi impunity their un-democratic rules while we sit here cussin each other.

No?



jeff

6/26/09, 15:47:pm

im not white i was just kidding.



twinkle

6/26/09, 15:48:pm

Meant “Looks” like a duck and “Everything ” else is fine.



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 15:49:pm

@white italian lady:

Wow. I’m surprised you have any friends with the ignorant comments you make. But I’m sure your friends are just the same.

What you are speaking of honey, is the exceptions, NOT the majority. I am a black female and have never hated my skin color/tone. NEVER!

I absolutely LOVE it! And so do Italian men…..*wink* Trust that.

But what I would like for YOU to do is go home.

Look in the mirror and repeat these 3 words (4 syllables) until you start to believe it:

I

LOVE

MYSELF.

Try that and see if that works out for you.



TheRealJeff

6/26/09, 15:50:pm

Lol. That’s funny. Bossip identity theft. Might come in handy sometime.



Carla

6/26/09, 15:51:pm

JUBEISAN, you’re right, starting your own cosmetic company would be a great idea and other businesses also !



T Bear

6/26/09, 15:51:pm

It’s all good, they don’t have to worry about this BBW (beautiful black woman) wearing their trash! It’s MAC all day, until I hear some foolishness like this…



l thomas

6/26/09, 15:52:pm

I tried their products and I didn’t care for them at all. This is a shame that this kind of stuff goes on.



LeahJones

6/26/09, 15:52:pm

***** Loreal…Im a Mac girl..i hope they aint say nothin like this…

Twitter.com/LeahJones3



so true

6/26/09, 15:55:pm

i agree with white italian lady, many of you black women are insecure and do not like your skin. i am bi-raical and the thing i see or hear from most of you black women about your skin sickens me.



white italian lady

6/26/09, 15:58:pm

also most of you black girls are ugly without make-up, so i recommend you keep on coming to L’OREAL. hehehehe. goodbye now.



Carla

6/26/09, 15:59:pm

White italian lady, are you really Italian ? I know people that are Italian from back east and they do not consider themselves White only the ones that want to be desperately accepted by Wasps, lol. As for the Black chicks that purposely lay a trap for certain guys that have a certain look, and not all are light skinned some are Brown and Black skinned but of course they usually don’t look Black, have straight or wavy hair, good looking with handsome feature, etc, lol…



LOON

6/26/09, 16:04:pm

damn do every race hate BLACK WOMEN? pipe down people.



so true

6/26/09, 16:05:pm

@carla
so you are agreeing that black women lay with other races to make pretty babies?LMAO



Hater

6/26/09, 16:06:pm

HAHA

Phenoix simone

Typical, black men hate your natrual look other men love it blah, blah? Whens the summer wedding to your italian stallion billionire businessman.



Hater

6/26/09, 16:07:pm

Also

Phenoix

Funny how u mentioned black men, when we wernt the 1’s hating on you, yep the whole world loves black women, even though this very article proves your standing in society hahaha



smitty

6/26/09, 16:11:pm

whole world loves black women

YEA RIGHT….LOL



Hater

6/26/09, 16:28:pm

Ofcourse the whole world loves black women.

The cat-walks of milan are full of nothing more then dark skined beuties.

Non black men, camp outside the ghetto, but these loyal ‘SISTA’S’ are wating for a simple yet loving good black man.

We evil blackmen, hate them and chase non black women, so they have to run to non black men for comfort, yet they still pray for that good black man

Black men hate black women, the rest of the world loves black women. IT’S True bossip readers say so.

Thank god, for my hispanic girl, she doesn’t have these issues.



Hater

6/26/09, 16:35:pm

I was just kidding, black women hate themselves. they are ugly abd black as sh*t.LOL. and i have no hispanic girl, i was only lying to myself.i am also bi too.



WordtotheWise

6/26/09, 16:39:pm

White Italian Lady (probably not white or Italian at all) and others like “so true” who come on here talking ***** about black women. “So True” I know a lot of biracial women who are so confused, they don’t know which way is up or down, and to be honest with you, the white race sees you as a ***** just like everyone else, so let’s stop the “I’m biracial” thus I’m better than black women, shall we?

And who gives a ***** whether people like, love, or hate black women. Sistas, you better love yourselves and quit letting black men or anyone else validate you. We are some of the strongest women on this planet. We’ve had to be as we get *****aulted not only by whites who believe they are superior to us, but so called confused, troubled black men. It’s not as though black men are seen as pillars of society. They think just because they can bang a white, Latina, Asian or “other” and that makes them on a equal footing with the white man. NOT. They have and will never been seen as such. I’m not saying that they shouldn’t be, but I’m just saying they love talking ***** about sisters, yet they sure came out the vagina of one. Now tell me that isn’t retarded.



deafjam04

6/26/09, 16:42:pm

This really doesn’t surprise me and it sure as hell doesn’t mean that Bey is going to shred her contract with L’OREAL. It’s all about the MONEY.



parisienne

6/26/09, 16:46:pm

Yep. I’m a black woman who has lived in Paris and I confirm it all. As an American Black woman I had a special privlidged status being “Western” but my Black African and Carribean French friends had to fight hard for jobs, especially those in the cosmetics industry. It’s all sadly true in France.



Hater

6/26/09, 16:47:pm

HAHA

@HATER

YOU CANT ***** WIT ME

So what call me Bi, I aint

question my sexuality, you’ve never seen or heard of me, you dumb *****.

Is the fact that I got a hispanic girl so out of your relm of reality, that I must be lying, stupid black women.



parisienne

6/26/09, 16:49:pm

Also the argument about whether black women are considered beautiful or not is a pretty anglo debate (US, Canada, UK) in continental Europe you’ll find racsits who run after black women. In France, Italy and Germany the men are very in to dating black women, but it often borders on the “fetish” that you find for Asian women here in the US. The problem in France is that they refuse to see black women and black people as serious, preferring to see it as “exotic” or “other.”



Hater

6/26/09, 16:52:pm

Wordtothewise

This has nothing to do with black men.

This is what annoys me about black women, you always insult us and hold us accountable for every thing that goes wrong in your lifes.

Ask your selfs this do brothers own L’Oreal?

No whites do, who rejected black women, yet again it’s the brothers fault. too arogent to see white society holds light skin or white above dark

But keep telling your selfs it’s only us who hate you, no brother did wrong in the article yet were mentioned time and time again.



ChampaignKisses

6/26/09, 16:54:pm

They keep race baiting us, and we keep falling for it. All the while they’re robbing the coffers blind and keeping all the goodies for themselves.



so ture

6/26/09, 16:55:pm

@word to the wise
dumb broad, when did i ever say i was better than a black women. i just said i have experience some things black women say to white ot lighter people to have pretty babies. screw you and i bet you are ugly too.



ysr

6/26/09, 16:57:pm

THIS IS REAL *****ED UP! SMH



Hater

6/26/09, 16:57:pm

Halle Berry Beautiful

Until Black men like her then she’s a lightskined ***** who is adored by self hating negros.

Beyonce

Strong sister, yet again light skined ***** who is adored by self hating negros, they even made her L’Oreal photo lighter, she had to be white self hating black men I tell you.

HAHAHA

Whites did this accept that, they vaule light skin more then anyone.



WordtotheWise

6/26/09, 17:08:pm

@Hater:

This has nothing to do with black men.

This is what annoys me about black women, you always insult us and hold us accountable for every thing that goes wrong in your lifes.

I don’t really give a damn about what annoys you about black women. What annoys me about boys like you is that you categorize black women just like white men categorize your *****es. So please, STFU about that. Who the hell blamed black men for everything going wrong in our lives. First off, nothing is wrong with my life. Secondly, you prove my point that black men can sometimes be our worst enemy, but you know what. I don’t care because you do not and will never validate me whether you like my skin or not.

Ask your selfs this do brothers own L’Oreal?

No whites do, who rejected black women, yet again it’s the brothers fault. too arogent to see white society holds light skin or white above dark

No need to ask myself this. It’s not about who owns L’Oreal. I know they are white and white folks have had a history of racism (not all so people don’t get your panties in a bunch). The sad part is that some black people think the same way about their race as hateful whites do. That’s the point.

But keep telling your selfs it’s only us who hate you, no brother did wrong in the article yet were mentioned time and time again.

Yeah, and so are we (black women). Some people make a point to insult us.

@To true>>>You call me a dumb broad? You can’t even spell your *****in screen name right. ***** outta here with that crap. Your age is really telling, sweetie.



ohnoudient

6/26/09, 17:10:pm

Only yesterday I asked a someone about the color of her hair and she stated it was one by Loreal. I really liked the color and wanted to try it. Although my hair is natural I do color it, but now it won’t be with that Loreal product.



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 17:11:pm

You guys sound silly. Well, a few of you do anyway.

It’s no wonder there is so much anger, jealousy and hostility amongst our people. We sit here and point fingers at what is good and what isnt good about each other (until, someone dies, that is) and we expect other cultures to respect us and see them us as equal.

Why should they? When they can come in here and see us bashing each other’s skin color the same way they used to.

Have we taken on their traits, subconsciously? Are we now our own “masters”?

Come ‘on people. LETS WAKE UP. On some serious ***** though. It’s like we’re the only ones sleeping in the world…..blinded by self-hate, and other non-productive and immobilizing traits.

Who cares what L’Oreal does or says. They dont tell US what is beautiful. They tell the world what THEY think is beautiful…and good for them.

Now….doesnt Iman’s and Bobbi Brown’s make-up line do the same things that L’Oreal’s make-up can do? Yes, or course. And there is MORE variety for the many BEAUTIFUL shades that we come in.

L’Oreal pushes people like Beyonce, Kerry Washington, and Eva Longoria (sp) to bring the REVENUE. That’s it.
So when young women of color see these FAMOUS and POPULAR entertainers looking SO AIRBRUSHED and MADE UP with none other than L’Oreal’s make-up….they spend their money on this product. Because they want to emulate who their favorite stars are.

Good Marketing, though. But who gives a *****. Wear something else. Dont get mad because that isnt going to change the dough these corporations are pulling in.



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 17:15:pm

My bad for the few typos!



Hater

6/26/09, 17:17:pm

Wordtothewise

Your text book example, you basicly let white society of the hook by saying, they had history with us then, went on to say, there all not like that.

But wow you really had to put the brothers down didn’t you, we all know who you ment by some black people lol.



Hater

6/26/09, 17:18:pm

Kami

They do tell the world who is beautiful.

But let me ask you this, can u blame men of colour for wanting lightskin when thats what is considerd beautiful, should women of colour of a darker nature stand up and take these companies to task, or simply hate the men of colour who lust after them?



so true

6/26/09, 17:21:pm

@word to the wise
is that all you got idiot?LOL



Hater

6/26/09, 17:27:pm

White society hates black women it’s kool.

Black guy looks at lightskin women= Time to get a white guy who doesn’t consider us beautiful unless we are either light skin or biracial LMAO

Three cheers for the strong sistas LMAO, love that world SISTAS HAHA.



Non-Black-Women-Rule

6/26/09, 17:34:pm

True that hater



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 17:40:pm

@Hater:

My, my……then that would mean that you “men of color” are naive and easily persuaded. Hmph, no wonder white women want you.

So, you’re telling me that YOU (and other “men of color”) are simply…..stupid? Stupid enough to let someone else tell you what to think? Tell you what to believe? Wow. That wasn’t a good point on your part.
If you “men of color” arent able to think and do for yourselves without being moved around the world like a puppet, then I dont want you. The white women (or lighter-skinned women) can have you. Seriously.

Why would I want the type of man? No matter the skin color.

Anyway….to put my two cents in on your question about what darker-skinned women should do. NOTHING. Why would (or should) they? I’m not even going to entertain that with a real answer because, quite simply, the question is weird. *shrugging shoulders*

But for the black women who choose to bash black men for their preference (or society’s preference)then I say……YOU’RE WASTING YOUR TIME AND ENERGY.
Life is too short to give two thoughts about men who are this shallow-minded and impressionable. Ha! They’re like kids!

And Hater….I dont have to “go out and get a white man to try and be even”…been there, done that.

Now, I dont know you or know what your ethnicity is, but from how you sound on here, you sound very ignorant and very slow. I’m just being real.

P.S. “Men of color”…….hahahaha



tasy

6/26/09, 17:46:pm

not surprised and i’m willing to bet all i have that a lot of cosmectic companies and fashion industries feel the same way. i’m not racist, but i always feel deep down that a white person (not all white people) could be my bestest friend, but will always feel like they are better than me just because they are white. that’s just the way it is. i feel it will NEVER change, until the day the lord comes back for all of us.



actually

6/26/09, 17:47:pm

lighter vs. darker complexion is a problem in all races except white people. African americans, asian, indians, latinas, all have to deal with “lighter is prettier” crap. It’s been like that throughout history, it’s something our own races practice ! It has to stop without each race before we can ever expect white people not to do it ! Let’s stop blaming white people for everything, take the fault sometimes, we have to change it ourselves. Raise your kids better, teach them skin color is not what makes them pretty or ugly.



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 17:52:pm

I know that I am not going to make any sense to the “kids” on here, but to the ones who are mature enough to see through this bull*****, understand.

I think for the most part, its moreso amusing for “kids” to make off the wall remarks about life and they haven’t even lived long enough to know about it yet. lol

But I can understand how they can be easily tempted into what was “good” and “better”. I was a child once. And you your mind is child-like. Your statements are child-like. As is the way you think.

So, I give a few on board the benefit of the doubt. No need to get mad or angry and spew off curse words for no reason. Laughing at the innocence still on board is more like it……..lol



Non-Black-Women-Rule

6/26/09, 17:54:pm

@Kami

So bascily you dont want your beauty represented but still want to be seen as beautiful.

LMAO

OK.

So what If I make some grammer errors ect

This is a blog.

That’s all.



Non-Black-Women-Rule

6/26/09, 17:57:pm

@Kami

Your so stupid, to believe that the media has no influence on how people behave or think.

All I’m asking is why dont black women, take white folk to task for not protraying them in their true form, I.E. non biracial or extreme light-skin.

All I see is hate for men who like what they see, which is beautiful women, you dont want to help your selfs but will bash the victims of cultural programming.



WordtotheWise

6/26/09, 18:05:pm

Kami all day>>>Thank you because I didn’t have the energy to argue with Hater and this moron, “So true.” You know Kami, I come down hard on brothas that have that “I gotta date other races” mentality not because I wish I had one of them, but because many of them fail to see the their psychosis. It actually is a waste of energy. They’re going to have to learn the hard way.

I do blame white people because there’s something called white supremacy that has created this mess. Yes, people of other races abhor their dark skin. Did anyone ever ask why? It’s because we’ve been brainwashed (peoples of all nationalities) and we buy into it. Some men buy into it thus they seek women that don’t look like them.

So true>>>Yes, that’s all I have because that’s all I need. I don’t argue with children; I’m way too old for that, thus you are not worth the energy. Now, that’s all I have. Comprende?



CUPCCAKE

6/26/09, 18:11:pm

I wear make-up to enhance my appearence,I could give a shyt less what anyone else thinks.Any BLACK WOMAN with SENSE does not want to be white. Contrary to what whitey thinks some of us are happy the way we are,some people want the black woman to think she is the least desired woman on earth,I don’t buy that shyt.If a brother prefers white women that’s his business,but there a lot of black men who wouldn’t have anything but a sistah. To each his own. There are just as many beautiful black women as there are white. I don’t feel inferior at all.To those who think I should..f#@%& Y”all



WordtotheWise

6/26/09, 18:12:pm

Black women and other women of color have been fighting for centuries to attempt to change America’s views of beauty, but those views are do deeply ingrained that it probably will never change. The sad part about it is that when you view music videos from so called blacks, they have the same mentality, i.e. Latinas and non-black looking females featured as a leading lady. Why is this? Yet, guess what? We watch and buy. It’s about the dollars and if that image is bringing in the money, they will (including US, black folks) continue to buy into it. It’s up to black women to not support it. Oh, and P.S. Why do black men buy into it? Why don’t upstanding brothers stand by sisters in order to change the image of blacks in the media (TV, print, and otherwise).



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 18:13:pm

@Non-Black-Women-Rule:

What’s so funny about your question….”So bascily you dont want your beauty represented but still want to be seen as beautiful”? You wrote…LMAO behind it. Hmmm, I didnt catch the joke.

You still dont seem to get it, do you?

Why in the hell should I knock down doors, get outraged towards a company (that was already European-based) who chooses who they want to sell their product, when there ARE other make-up lines out here who cater to black women?

So, you’re telling me that we black women should run in anger to these people and demand that they represent us so that the WORLD will think of us as beautiful?

Do I even count in having my own self-worth, and self-esteem, or do I have to depend on what others tell me? Get the ***** outta hea with that BS.

SMH

There is no debate here, seriously. You dont make very good points, is all I’m saying.

Black women shouldnt have to depend some make-up conglomerate to make us feel beautiful. And I feel sorry for people who fall mentally into this mind*****.

I hope you arent one of those people, but by the looks of it….SMH…..I dont know…



WordtotheWise

6/26/09, 18:16:pm

Non-black women rule>>>All I see is hate for men who like what they see, which is beautiful women, you dont want to help your selfs but will bash the victims of cultural programming.

Beautiful women come a dime a dozen. You mean to tell me that men who solely think light skin long hair is the only form of beauty? I know people like what they like, i.e. some like tall, short, handsome, pretty, etc. But those whom think only LSLH is beautiful are victims of cultural conditioning as well. Apparently you’re one of them according to your screen name (rolling eyes).



B

6/26/09, 18:16:pm

get over yourselves! Black don’t crack!



Non-Black-Women-Rule

6/26/09, 18:17:pm

@Kami

Hope you dont work in sales and advertising LAMO.



Goodness

6/26/09, 18:19:pm

Hater

But let me ask you this, can u blame men of colour for wanting lightskin when thats what is considerd beautiful, should women of colour of a darker nature stand up and take these companies to task, or simply hate the men of colour who lust after them?

Do you know how to read or comprehend? This is not just about black women they discriminate against it is all women of color BLACK,ASIAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN.That probably means your dumb ***** too.For some strange reason I think you are woman what kind of man would be in her arguing with women about make up?Begone *****.



Goodness

6/26/09, 18:24:pm

@Hater is a woman or a gay dude.



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 18:24:pm

@Non-Black-Women-Rule

Nah, love…….I’m far from stupid. I do agree that the media has the power to influence, I just never thought I’d hear someone brag about being “culturally programmed”.

I like to think outside the box while others like to stay stuck on stupid.



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 18:28:pm

@Non-Black-Women-Rule:

LOL..cute.

But I have.

You ever brought in $217, 956 dollars for a company before?

I understand the ins and outs of sales.

Do you?

Just because I said that black women dont need validation from some corporation doesnt mean that….”I shouldnt be in sales”.

You guys need to stop *****uming on here! Sheesh….



Consider this....

6/26/09, 18:28:pm

@ WordtoTheWise – Bless you and all your posts. VEARY well said. Co-sign 10,000% with all of them.

sotrue and HATER – Fail. You suck at life.

white”italian”lady = Kim Kardashian (I just know it.)



duh

6/26/09, 18:29:pm

People just dont get it. Makeup is for putting color, hue, on white people. Its origions are obvious. Why be upset. Black people of all shades dont need MAKE UP. Think about where the black communities around the world would be if they stopped f***ing with their images and dumping tons no scratch that BILLIONS of dollars right back in the racist white peoples products.
I am out



Consider this....

6/26/09, 18:31:pm

*VERY



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 18:35:pm

@WordtotheWise:

I’m guessing they’re younger than 25 years of age.

Anything over 25 is a sad state of affairs!



Mizz Pimpin

6/26/09, 18:36:pm

that is a shame, well they are still helping sell it if they wear it to advertise



WordtotheWise

6/26/09, 18:55:pm

Consider this….thank you, hon!



WordtotheWise

6/26/09, 19:03:pm

Kami all day>>>Yep, you are probably right. Anything over that would be quit tragic, huh?



black gold

6/26/09, 19:09:pm

***** YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



txgals

6/26/09, 19:31:pm

I will never ever buy their products.



Darkesthourgl*****

6/26/09, 19:39:pm

Haven’t bought any LOreal products in a while. Guess I won’t be buying anything from the HIP line either. Their eye products suck. I like Revlon and Wet n Wild (as far as the cheap stuff) better anyway.



MS.NEW ORLEANS

6/26/09, 20:23:pm

I NEVER WILL BUY THEY PRODUCTS LESS KNOWN BEYONCE MUSIC, THAT’S WHY I BE STEALING SOME OF THEIR PRODUCTS OUT OF WALGREENS AND WALMART AND DOWNLOADED BEYONCE MUSIC FOR FREE FROM BEAR SHARE, THEY CAN KISS MY A$$, I’LL BE ***** IF I EVER SPEND A DIME ON THEM *****ES *****,
BEYONCE KNOW THEY CHANGED HER SKIN COLOR TO LOOK WHITE AND SHE’S COOL WITH THAT, YA KNOW SHE WANT’S TO BE LATINO ANYWAY SO ***** HER SHE’S NOT A STRONG WOMEN OF COLOR, SHE WILL NEVER BE LIKE ALICIA KEYS OR LAUREN HILL OR DIANA ROSS THOSE 3 WOMEN SOLD MILLIONS AND WON GRAMMYS WITHOUT SHOWING SKIN AND SHAKING THERE ***** AND ROLLING THEIR ***** JUST TO SELL MUSIC AND JAY PIMPING HER, WHAT MAN EXCEPT ICE T LET’S THEIR WIFE ROLL THEIR ***** AND DANCE HALF NAKED FOR FAME? JAY TOLD HER ***** IT GO GET CHA MONEY BEY!! BOY MONEY IS THE RULER TO ALL EVIL, MAN I THOUGHT BEYONCE WAS A WOMEN OF GOD, BUT SHE’S A WOMEN OF FREAK AND TRYING TO COVER IT UP AS SASHA, ***** WE KNOW THAT’S HOW YOU REALLY WANNA PRESENT YA SELF LIL W*****, AND ***** ALL THOSE WHO SAID I’M HATING, BEYONCE DON’T GIVE A ***** ABOUT YA’LL, WOW SHE COULDN’T EVEN TELL HER FANS SHE WAS MARRYING THE MAN WHOM SHE LOVE BUT THEN THREW IT IN YA’LL FACE WITH SINGLE LADIES, SHE’S A GREAT ENTERTAINER BUT A FAKE ***** ***** AND YA’LL NEED TO STOP TREATING THAT ***** LIKE A GODDESS/SAINT YA’LL PRAISE HER TO *****ING MUCH, IF SHE LOVE HER FANS SO MUCH ASK THAT ***** TO HOST A PARTY OR ANY KIND OF EVENT FOR HER FANS AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS.IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Ann Owl

6/26/09, 20:30:pm

IF YOU REALLY WANT TO BOYCOTT L’OREAL PRODUCTS, YOU’D BETTER CHECK OUT THIS LONG LIST BELOW. SURPRISED THE HELL OUT OF ME HOW MANY PIES THEIR SLIMY RACIST FINGERS ARE IN….

CONSUMER PRODUCTS
L’Oréal Paris
Garnier
Maybelline New York
Softsheen.Carson
CCB Paris

PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS
L’Oréal Professionnel
Kérastase
Redken
Matrix
Mizani
Shu Uemura Art of Hair

LUXURY PRODUCTS
Lancôme
Biotherm
Helena Rubinstein
Kiehl’s
Shu Uemura
Giorgio Armani
Ralph Lauren
Cacharel
Viktor & Rolf
Diesel
YSL Beauté

ACTIVE COSMETICS
Vichy
La Roche Posay
innéov
Skinceuticals
Sanoflore
THE BODY SHOP

CONTACT
Dedicated websites

Skin Discovery
Hair Discovery
Sunshine
The Body Shop online store
Biotherm online store
Le Club des Créateurs de Beauté online store
Dermablend online store
Giorgio Armani online store
Kiehl’s online store
Lancôme online store
Shu uemura online store
The Body Shop online store



Carla

6/26/09, 20:47:pm

Speaking of cosmetics, lol. I want to learn how to create make up (of course with natural ingredients) and name my company Delish, lol….



Carla

6/26/09, 20:49:pm

Well the reason why I’d name my company Delish, my lip glosses, lip balm and lipsticks would be tastey and very pretty to gaze at, lol… Make so inviting the guys will want to lick it off ! Lol…



Ummmmmm....

6/26/09, 21:09:pm

Not the owners of Mizani!!!!!!!!!!!! Damnit!!!



Darkesthourgl*****

6/26/09, 21:19:pm

I was thinking about trying out those Mizani products, too. That’s for our hair. I’ve used Soft-Sheen Carson products though. I guess I’ll stick with Carol’s Daughter.



Kami All Day

6/26/09, 21:24:pm

@Word to the Wise:

Definitely!

And I also wasnt surprised that when challenged, no one has anything else to say.



xXMJFOREVERXx

6/26/09, 21:30:pm

If it’s not about M.J it’s NOT IMPORTANT!
Who gives a ***** it’s about profit. Greedy *****es like beyonce work for them.



GIVEDADDYSOMESUGAR

6/26/09, 22:16:pm

I use a lot of Loreal products because their makeup matches my skin. You really have to research a company to verify ownership because the major cosmetics firms have already quietly bought black companies. Just read the label on your favorite relaxer and you will get a nice surprise in terms of the change in ownership.



Dark Cable

6/26/09, 22:28:pm

I’m not convinced this story is true. Sounds too much like some of the other urban legends… Troop is owned by the KKK, Tommy Hilfigure “was on Oprah and said he doesn’t make his clothes for black people”, Gloria Vanderbuilt doesn’t want black people to wear her clothes…..



+3oh3+

6/26/09, 22:29:pm

I just want to say 303 I hope your not from Denver because you are *****ing retarded. You are either a ghetto ***** montbello self hater or some nappy headed white chick in a nasty aurora subdivision. You are ignorant and your comments are worthless. Go read a book and find some ethics.



Atlas

6/26/09, 22:35:pm

But if you look at Bossips headline it states L’Oreal: “We Don’t Want Black Women Selling Our Cosmetics”

But this is never mentioned in the article. The quotation marks imply that someone actually said that *****. Be careful of the news you get from Bossip my friends. Its often biased and unreliable.



Atlas

6/26/09, 22:38:pm

@ MS.NEW ORLEANS

Khia? Is that you?



NOT MY MONEY

6/27/09, 00:50:am

PEACE OUT!



cut it out already

6/27/09, 01:28:am

Apoc87

It’s not “code for White People”. Get this ***** straight.

Bleu Blanc Rouge means people of PURE FRENCH DESCENT. Not “code for White People”.

Still doesn’t make it right, though.

^^

Um pure french descent still means white.



cut it out already

6/27/09, 01:36:am

+3oh3+

I just want to say 303 I hope your not from Denver because you are *****ing retarded. You are either a ghetto ***** montbello self hater or some nappy headed white chick in a nasty aurora subdivision. You are ignorant and your comments are worthless. Go read a book and find some ethics.

^^

You seem equally stupid. SMH



Mocha1

6/27/09, 01:43:am

Wondered when and IF Bossip would post this story.

L’Oreal and its racist practices should have been put on blast the day this was decided which was Wednesday, June 24th.

Wonder why it wasn’t all over the internet or making headline news. Should have been….not because L’Oreal is that important but the fact that they practice RACISM everyday is super significant!

Bossip left out the fact that the well know temporary employment agency (Adecco) is where the fax was generated. Yes L’Oreal was Adecco’s client BUT Adecco is just as RACIST by agreeing to abide by such practices.



Mocha1

6/27/09, 01:53:am

@Dark Cable- Oh this story is real alright…

L’Oreal Found Guilty of Racism in French Court
Black American Web

London’s Times Online is reporting that French cosmetics giant L’Oréal was found guilty this week of racial discrimination after the highest court in France heard that executives had sought an all-white team of sales staff to promote its shampoos.

La Cour de C*****ation was told that Garnier, L’Oréal’s beauty products division, tried to keep black, Asian and Arab women from selling its Fructis shampoo in French supermarkets.

Adecco, the temporary recruitment agency whose Districom division hired the hostesses, was also found guilty of racial discrimination.

L’Oréal expressed “disappointment” over the judgment, which ends three years of legal wrangling over the discrimination claims.

Samuel Thomas, the vice-chairman of SOS Racisme, the anti-racist campaign group, described the ruling as a “very great victory”.

The court was told that a Disticom executive had sent a fax in 2000 saying that Garnier’s hostesses should be aged 18 to 22, wear size 38 to 42 clothes and be “BBR”. This stands for “bleu, blanc, rouge” (blue, white, red) — the colors of the French flag — and is a well-known code for white people, La Cour de C*****ation was told.

Prosecutors said that Garnier wanted to exclude members of the ethnic minorities on the grounds that they would be less likely to win custom for its shampoo in French stores. The court was told that only 4.65 per cent of the hostesses hired for Garnier’s campaign were black, Asian or Arab.

Thérèse Coulange, the deputy managing director of Districom, who sent the fax, said that she had merely wanted hostesses able to “express themselves correctly in French”.

The Paris Appeal Court had fined L’Oréal and Adecco €30,000 each and ordered them to pay a further €30,000 each in damages to SOS Racisme.

La Cour de C*****ation upheld the fines but told the appeal court judges to reconsider the damages



Give me a break

6/27/09, 07:47:am

Its not excluding black women, its excluding all non white women.

Asian and Arab women could be just as offended, its not a personal attack against black women.

LÓreal obviously feel that their products would sell better at the hands of young white females.

Think of this objectively, theyre not being offensive to just black women, theyre being offensive (if anything) to any woman thats not white and between the ages of 18-22. I dont currently have any statistics, but im guessing that would be ALOT of women.

Since they are being so exclusive as to who sells their products, placing limits on age and race, my guess would be the company doesnt care about being politically correct, they care about selling their product.

Most big companies would place profit making and anything that would encourage that as their number one goal, even the makeup for dark skin that you seem to support by Iman and others, is there to make a profit. Dont be fooled by clever marketing tactics please.

Black women please think more objectively, yes, we do live in a very racist world, and we do live in an ageist world too, and most big companies are run by white males. However, every person has their unique positive traits no matter what, black, white, brown, gay, straight, transsexual, disabled, etc. Dont let anyone tell you otherwise.

Especially for the black women living in America, realise that no matter what hardships you go through, your still much luckier than many other black females across the world. Be thankful for what you do have, work hard to get what you dont have, and be a positive example for little black girls who so often do not get to see other women that look like them presented positively in the media.

Maybe one day one of you can be at the top of a company and have the power to say ”No , I dont like this, this is not how it should be done”. Until then, try stay positive and dont let these things get you down.



christie's secrets

6/27/09, 08:19:am

since we are huge customers of cosmetics, i say BOYCOTT
I mean even if i wanted to buy their products, i CANNOT find my shade. There is about 36 shades of black and they have something like 3 or 4? wth? only light skin black women can buy their *****. MAC is not bad, its just way too heavy for me and i think it is so OBVIOUS that you are wearing make up! Iman has a nice range of products, flori roberts and just a few more. In France we have a brand called BLACK UP and its not bad. Girl, if you want to do a lucrative business for black women, cosmetics is definitely one! But right now, Im looking for some organic make up without parabens and harsch chemicals so i guess i can only use mineral make up but it is so hard to find a good one that wont make your skin grey looking so right now, millions of black women are waiting for a better solution, THINK about it!!! Why beyonce wouldn’t do a make up business, she has power and money! damn someone give me money and i would start my own company.



christie's secrets

6/27/09, 08:26:am

Im not really offended. I actually see that as an EASY opportunity. It would be better if a company could include every body but seems like we are still in a world that want to segregate people because of their color or age. Black women are really doing their best to be part of the system. They want to shop at the same places their white counterparts are shopping but seems like they dont want us. In France they actually creating a big ***** *****e where only black women can shop!!! segregation is stil alive. Each women is different but we are all UNIQUE.



makeeba clark

6/27/09, 09:26:am

OMG!!!!!! WELL I USED TO USE L’OREAL H.I.P. LINE BUT NO MORE!!!!!!!! I WILL BUY MAC OR FASHION FAIR!!!!!!!!! DO THEY OWN MILANI, WHICH A COSMETIC LINE FOR WOMEN OF COLOR???????? I USE THESE AS WELL. NO MORE L’OREAL 4 ME

ChugsandJugs

6/27/09, 10:00:am

[...] Bossip: L’Oreal doesn’t want minorities peddling their products [...]



Sarah Vaughan

6/27/09, 13:08:pm

black ppl shouldn’t patron products like l’oreal because it is not made for our skin type. beyonce has a large white skin audience and i’m sure those are the main ppl buying that ish anyway.

b and kerry get your money…f l’oreal



Sarah Vaughan

6/27/09, 13:09:pm

and i still maintain bossip is run by a white establishment.



YOU WOULDN'T SEE A WHITE GIRL ADVERTISING A PERM

6/27/09, 13:22:pm

I’M BLACK LIKE I SAID YOU WOULD NOT SEE A WHITE GIRL ADVERTISING A PERM OR SOMETHING.IF PEOPLE DON’T WANT YOU BUYING THEIR ***** MABEY THEY TRYING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING IT AIN’T MADE FOR YOU.SO WHAT KEEP IT MOVING A BLACK OR ASIAN MIGHT PUT THAT ***** ON THEIR FACE,AND IT FALL OFF THEN WHAT.TAKE HEED DO YOURSELF A FAVOR DON’T SUPPORT THAT ***** IT’S NOT A BIG ***** DEAL ***** ALL THAT WHITE GIRL ***** MY SKIN IS DIFFERENT ANY WAY. I BUY PRODUCTS THAT CATER TO MY SKIN DUH. TAKE l’OREAL IGNORANCE AS A WARNING THAT BULL***** HAVE YOUR SKIN IN WORSE SHAPE ANYWAY’SO I’M GLAD THEY ISSUED THE WARNING SO THE REST OF THE BLACKS AND ASIANS WILL WAKE UP AND GET THE PROPER PRODUCTS MADE FOR THEIR SKIN TYPE

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6/27/09, 14:20:pm

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YOUR FADDER

6/27/09, 15:39:pm

You do know there’s black french ppl???



pinkbigheart1986

6/27/09, 15:40:pm

oK, SO tHE Fu*K WHaT! pEOPLE tAkE STuFf TO sERiOUS



T

6/27/09, 16:22:pm

Boycott them!



PR1NC355

6/27/09, 20:15:pm

Just to add: L’Oreal USA owns Lancome, Maybelline, L’Oreal, and Garnier…

So if you’re going to boycott keep all that in mind!! (damn I love Maybelline Great Lash )

Eff them!!! I use Clinique, MAC, and Chanel mostly anyway



Ara

6/28/09, 01:35:am

Bey looks so beautiful in this picture ….



A big Corporation's Racist? No....really?

6/28/09, 01:42:am

Didn’t this story break like a year or more ago? Why is everyone so surprised?



GIVEDADDYSOMESUGAR

6/28/09, 08:31:am

Well, I have given this a lot of thought and have allowed it to mentally and emotionally marinate and I have come to this conclusion: I WILL NOT GIVE UP MY LOREAL! Some people use crack, drink and chase other womens’ husbands. I don’t do any of those things but I do use Loreal.



Yafa

6/28/09, 20:27:pm

Just confirms what I always thought of L’Oreal. When they flip hair and say ‘because we’re/you’re worth it’ I always had the feeling they were not exactly speaking to black women. So no Garnier or L’Oreal for me!



chrystina

6/29/09, 00:52:am

damn thats a shame but i think i’ve heard these rumours a while ago i aint gonna buy L’Oreal EVA AGAin



theGoodGood

6/29/09, 04:22:am

don’t buy their ***** anyway… ***** Beyonce and Kerri they’re just money hungry. I support black products because they support my black *****. L’Oreal makes white products they just use stars to push it and some of those stars just happen to be black.. they DO NOT support balck people so ***** them

Not sure how Jayz help fund Carl’s daughter then wife up a ditzy w***** like beyonce.. she’s too stupid for words



The Mad Blogger

6/29/09, 12:54:pm

thats why i steal all they lipgloss. they not gettin my hard earned 9 dollars for they foolishness! they damn products arent designed with blk folk in mind anyway. shame on it all.



tg

6/29/09, 13:24:pm

I betcha that won’t stop Bey from posing for them again.



Carole

6/29/09, 14:35:pm

It is a shame that this type of behavior even exists in the market place. Beauty comes in all colors, shapes,and sizes. This is unfortunate for the people who have to deal with this childishness.



drew

6/30/09, 00:29:am

loreal is not owned by a black guy, the company is owned in 3rds, one third is publicly traded, the other third is owned by the bettencourt family of france (which is white), and the other third is owned by the nestle group of companies. Loreal also owns the dark and lovely brand, so i think its unfortunate they they want to only have whites promote their products, but they actually do make very good skincare especially the lancome line. And the shampoos under the Loreal brand are great, much better than the brown shampoo bottle gimmick the pantene brand uses to get blacks to buy their shampoo.by the way Loreal/lancome is #1 in the mascara market and lancome is the #1 worldwide luxury brand by tens of millions ahead of estee lauder and clinique



tnameat

7/3/09, 14:22:pm

L’Oreal was just trying to sell products in the most effective way.



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7/3/09, 14:55:pm

[...] the script for more French cosmetics giant, L’Oreal, who has hired Beyonce and other African-American personalities to front their products [...]



Str8thinking

7/4/09, 10:40:am

This is disturbing. I don’t care if this fundamental discrimination on this basis is in France or on Mars, Im don’t with L’Oreal. Beyonce` (as much as I like her), Eva Longoria, Kerry Washington or whom ever the company pimps to appeal to Black women can continue with their Uncle Tom coon“ary” all they want. My dignity has no price.

I will not nor will I ever buy another L’Oreal product again. And if I am made aware of their affiliation in this way to another company I will not buy those products again.

They are despised by African qualities, that’s fine but I am not for sale and I will not support such ignorance as this.

Shear foolishness. And to the individual who commented about Mac products. You might be right. But lets not forget to be THINKING people things are not what they seem.



Cat_cat

8/22/09, 23:03:pm

I love how much they photoshopped the picture so that she looks like Tyra Banks: photoshop the eyes and the lips. The other picture was ridiculous: she looked like my white aunt and even had the same nose.



Angel

9/3/09, 00:30:am

I don’t wear it so I could care less