Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2016
Cancellation of Denise Ho promotional concert
Lancôme canceled a Hong Kong concert associated with singer Denise Ho after Chinese media criticized her political positions. The action generated protests outside a Lancôme counter and wider debate about corporate responses to political pressure and market sensitivities.
2016
Political criticism of brand endorsement
The controversy was amplified by state-linked and other Chinese media coverage alleging that the artist supported positions opposed by the Chinese government. Lancôme's response became the central reputational issue rather than a product-safety or legal matter.