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Illamasqua Blackface Ad Offensive? Are We Too Sensitive To Color?

Written By MrsGrapevine 2 at 10:44 in Celebrity Beef, Celebrity Fashion, Celebrity News, Celebrity Photos

email Illamasqua Blackface Ad Offensive? Are We Too Sensitive To Color?

I have seen this “blackface” ad for Illamasqua Cosmetics circulating across social media. While reading some of the responses, I found that many blacks are not outraged or even offended by the ad, although it’s presented as if we should find offense. I believe many of us have evolved enough to know the settle nuances between something racially insensitive and something provocative. I really find this ad striking. #dontjudgeme

After doing some research I found that this ad, isn’t just in black-face, it’s also in white-face. A point that has been skipped or missed by many across the web. Out of context this “blackface” seems controversial, but in context, it’s really about the make-up. Check out the white-face ad when you continue…

Are we too sensitive to color, or too quick to use the word racist? Or am I under-reacting?

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sharley says:

11/28/2012 at 15:36

i really thing people are too quick to use the racist flag … it is obvious that the add is just a play on colours and only someone with a caged mind would not be able to see it
- MrsGrapevine 2 says:
  
  11/30/2012 at 16:19
  
  I so agree. People are too quick to react without even thinking.
Tiffany says:

11/29/2012 at 13:56

While the person is obviously painted black, I don’t at all consider that blackface.
- MrsGrapevine 2 says:
  
  11/30/2012 at 16:20
  
  I don’t consider it blackface either. I actually find it striking and beautiful. Doesn’t look like it’s racial or mocking anyone of color.
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