Christmas Candle Controversy And e.l.f’s Collab With Stanley Sparks Concerns ???? Ugly Beauty News

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In todays ugly beauty we dive into the latest news shaking up the beauty industry and beyond:

1. Bath & Body Works Faces Backlash Over “Snowed In” Candle
Bath & Body Works recently pulled its “Snowed In” candle after social media users pointed out a design resembling KKK robes. The company issued an apology and pledged to review its creative process. This isn’t the brand’s first controversy, following criticism in 2022 for its Black History Month collection.

2. Stop Calling K-Beauty a Trend!
The second wave of K-Beauty is here to stay. Known for innovation, affordability, and now backed by influencers on platforms like TikTok, K-Beauty has proven it’s no passing fad. With U.S. Korean cosmetic imports surpassing those from France, the demand for staple products like snail mucin and rice water is growing among Gen Z and millennials. K-Beauty brands like COSRX, Numbuzin, and SKIN1004 are thriving, particularly in entry-level prestige categories.

3. Labeling Cosmetics in Latin: A Hazard for Allergy Sufferers?
UK MP Becky Gittins calls for ingredient labeling in plain English, arguing that Latin names on cosmetics put allergy sufferers at risk. The rise in food allergies, especially in children, has heightened the need for transparency in cosmetics. Gittins aims to bring food-grade allergy safety standards to the beauty industry.

4. E.L.F. x Stanley Collab: A Nostalgic Nod to Cute & Functional Fashion
e.l.f. Cosmetics and Stanley just launched a tumbler-inspired lip oil collection. This collaboration isn’t just about beauty—it speaks to the 2024 trend of playful, nostalgic accessories for adults. Influenced by the kawaii aesthetic, this trend has taken off, especially on TikTok, merging fashion, functionality, and a little dose of childhood charm. But with Rhode Beauty’s lip balm phone case and similar products, some critics worry about the environmental cost of “fast beauty.”

Join the conversation: Is the K-Beauty wave here to stay? Should cosmetics adopt English ingredient labels? What are your thoughts on the e.l.f. and Stanley collab? Drop your comments below! #UglyNews #BeautyIndustry #KBeauty