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Popular dark skin beauty influencer Golloria has been faced with colorist and racist remarks after posting her review for the new YSL blushes. She claims the brand sent her a PR package, claiming the products were suitable for all skin types, however, Golloria claims they were too ashy and not suitable for dark skin. Her video garnered more than 10 million views, with some claiming that it would suit lighter complexion, despite it being advertised as “inclusive.”
“The internet has become an increasingly violent space, particularly for dark-skinned Black women. It’s heartbreaking and harmful to constantly confront the overwhelming colorist, anti-Black, and racist rhetoric that’s directed at us by the masses,” Golloria statement reads. “No one should be forced to endure that level of emotional trauma.”
She continued, “What’s even more disturbing is how bigotry and white fragility are amplified when Black women-especially those with darker skin-speak out. The world consistently refuses to listen to us or acknowledge our experiences. There’s a persistent failure to see dark-skinned Black women as fully human, as deserving of the same empathy, respect, and grace afforded to others. We are often dehumanized-either erased or harshly criticized-because the world doesn’t know how to engage with our existence beyond stereotypes and shallow narratives. This is the harsh reality: society has long been conditioned to dismiss us, to see us as less deserving of care and protection. That dehumanization allows for the continued disrespect and disregard for our voices, our bodies, and our contributions.”
Golloria closed her statement with, “This has to change. Black women deserve to be treated with dignity, Black creatives deserve recognition and respect, and dark-skinned women deserve to be seen, valued, and humanized in every sense. We are not here to be performers for the world’s consumption, nor are we here to be your punching bag. We are here to live fully, with the humanity that should never be questioned or denied.” She was among the numerous influencers who claimed that the blushes did not work for them, however, she received a lot of backlash.
