Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Neon Obsessions eye-area warning litigation
Consumers alleged that the Neon Obsessions palette contained pigments not approved for use around the eye and that relevant warnings were concealed or insufficiently prominent. A California federal judge approved a reported settlement resolving the claims.
2018
Criticism of genital lightening article
A Huda Beauty blog post about darkening and lightening of genital skin was criticized for its sensitive subject matter, tone, and potentially misleading cosmetic advice.
2017
Alleged similarity to Fenty Beauty foundation launch
Online critics compared Huda Beauty's FAUXFILTER foundation campaign presentation with Fenty Beauty's Pro Filt'r launch and criticized the difference in the advertised shade counts.
2015
Acne-scar shaming criticism
A comment attributed to Huda Kattan stating that acne scars were worse than a breakout was criticized as stigmatizing. The dispute involved YouTuber Em Ford and ended with Kattan responding and apologizing online.