So in the midst of the Hourglass fiasco, where they’ve repeatedly left out POC in their holiday releases and people finally got sick of it, she raves about their foundation. Normally, I wouldn’t care; I don’t use any of the brands she recommends as they aren’t very WOC friendly anyway, but for someone who committed to “doing better” just 3 months ago, this feels so tone deaf. And not to preach to the choir, but this is her bleeping job. Staying on top of what is happening with beauty brands is what she gets paid to do, so this laziness is so... not disappointing because my expectations were gone anyway, but irritating, maybe?
My skin color and experiences as a WOC are not internet points, Lily. If you make a promise, stick to it; otherwise don’t make the promise in the first place. This is one thing in which I actually adore Anna. She promised to be more aware when it came to what products a beauty brand offers and their inclusivity before recommending them, and for the most part it feels like she is sticking to it. I know that I can’t expect Lily to understand or go through the POC struggle, but I would expect some empathy and bare minimum work, which I guess is too much. Honestly, this makes me feel less guilty for how critical I am of her and all her whining.
Sorry for the massive rant! I’ve been feeling some type of way with the current US political climate and normally beauty gurus are where I can shut that off and laugh at their distance from reality but this was too much