On Saturday, beauty vlogger Kristen Leannecriticized Huda Beauty's soon-to-be-releasedBronze Sands 3D Highlighter Palette.In two since-deleted tweets, Leanne expressed concerns that the palette, which is meant for "tanned and richer skin tones," isn't "light enough for lighter skin tones."Huda Beauty already makes and sells at least two3D Highlighter Palettes that work on light skin.Some people are dragging Leanne, but her fans are defending her.Leanne also tweeted that she felt "misunderstood," calling the situation a "bummer."On Saturday,beauty vlogger Kristen Leannecriticized Huda Beauty's soon-to-be-released Bronze Sands 3D Highlighter Palette for not being "light enough for lighter skin tones." Happy Valentine's Day from London! ' EYES | @jaclynhill x @morphebrushes Dare To Create 39A Palette ' code KRISTEN for 10% off A post shared by Kristen Leanne ' Arctic Fox (@kristenxleanne) on Feb 14, 2018 at 8:03am PSTon Feb 14, 2018 at 8:03am PST Leanne slammed the product on Twitter in two now-deleted tweets, which INSIDER obtained via Allureand Revelist."Literally the top 3 people (arm swatches) couldn't use any of these shades as a highlight," Leanne wrote."It IS helpful," she said of the swatches. "But you'd hope with that many pans they'd make one light enough for lighter skin tones."TheBronze Sands 3D Highlighter Palette was created with the intentionto "give the most insane highlight on tanned and richer skin tones," according to Huda Beauty's website. Bronze Sands is like Melted Gold & Bronze on your face '' #hudabeauty3dhighlight @shophudabeauty #FauxFilter Foundation in Toffee, Liquid Matte in Trophy Wife, Faux Mink Lashes in Farah @toofaced Dark Chocolate Soleil Bronzer & Better Than Sex Mascara @givenchybeauty setting powder @makeupforeverofficial Brow Liner in 40 @leylamilani extensions in 1B A post shared by Huda Kattan (@hudabeauty) on Jan 29, 2018 at 10:59am PSTon Jan 29, 2018 at 10:59am PST But Huda Beauty, which is makeup artist and beauty blogger Huda Kattan's brand, already makes at least two highlighter palettes that would have the same effect on lighter skin tones, like the 3D Highlighter Palette in Pink Sands and the 3D Highlighter Palette in Golden Sands, for example.At the time, people criticized Leanne's complaints.Many people reminded her that Huda Beauty makes two highlighter palettes that flatter light skin tones."This brand has two highlight palettes that work on lighter skin tones and one that works on darker skin tones. Being mad that not every single one is for you says a lot," @scrAMBERedeggs wrote.This brand has two highlight palettes that work on lighter skin tones and one that works on darker skin tones. Being mad that not every single one is for you says a lot.' Amber (@scrAMBERedeggs) February 10, 2018But she made palettes for you... pic.twitter.com/8aD6OE16sc' abby'' (@hearne__) February 10, 2018Luckily for you there are already two light enough for your skin tone from the same line and brand. Both are in stock online at Sephora. pic.twitter.com/sA8F0g8st2' alex (@arwendell) February 10, 2018Some people thought that Leanne should have celebrated Huda Beauty's efforts to be inclusive, even if she didn't directly benefit from it.I could fill a dumpster with the amount of highlighter palettes that only people with light skin can use. It's okay for one product to not be for you.' excuse your mouth (@registeredhoe) February 10, 2018But why can't there be a whole palette for POC' Doesn't Huda have like 4 other highlight palettes that are lighter'' Jessica (@beautytrends24) February 11, 2018There are plenty of pallets out that cater to only white people. Poc deserve some specialized palettes too' Jessica Schwerdt (@jessicalschw) February 10, 2018And Twitteruser Angela Starnes pointed out that unless brands are catering to makeup artists, it's practical to sell shade-specific palettes.I think that's only useful if you're a working makeup artist! From my perspective, consumers would rather have a line of palettes in which each palette is catered towards a specific skin tone (light, medium, deep). There are plenty of highlighting palettes for light skin tones!' Angela Starnes (@angela_marie123) February 10, 2018Several people insinuated that Leanne was being hypocritical, as her collaboration palette with Urban Decay only seems to flatter light complexions.Uhhh baby girl you might wanna sit this one out because this was literally your collab with urban decay pic.twitter.com/uIXyNUfFnp' cherryfrie ' (@autumntvylor) February 10, 2018Your pallet doesn't even catter to deep skin tones. Why are you complaining about being exclusive''''' pic.twitter.com/fQTXY3uh10' thatperson (@thatpers_n) February 10, 2018And the bottom two people (arm swatches) couldn't use any of your shades in you highlighter palette you did with @UrbanDecay @KristenxLeanne Now you know how we feel. https://t.co/86Rd236KxS' Starr Nicole ' (@StarrNicole90) February 11, 2018Later that night, Leanne tweeted that her comments were taken out of context. "Being misunderstood is a bummer. It would be cool if everyone knew everyone else's heart," she wrote.Being misunderstood is a bummer. It would be cool if everyone knew everyone else's heart. Goodnight '' Kristen Leanne (@KristenxLeanne) February 10, 2018Leanne's fans came to her defense during the controversy."As a fan of @KristenxLeanne I know what she's saying - they should've been swatched on more darker skin tones which is what the palette is made for to show how it's meant for men and women of [color]!! It's been a misinterpreted tweet!" @larxnxo tweeted.As a fan of @KristenxLeanne I know what she's saying - they should've been swatched on more darker skin tones which is what the palette is made for to show how it's meant for men and women of colour!! It's been a misinterpreted tweet!' lauren '' (@laurxnxo) February 12, 2018The internet ladies and gentlemen ' she didn't say how dare they not have a light shade, she also didn't say omg how dare they not make a shade for me! Kristen said why show it on white skin because it doesn't work. That's it, it's advertised on light skin' Michelle Consterdine (@LushCookies1) February 10, 2018But people fired back at Leanne, claiming that they understood her comments.What's being misunderstood' that's exactly what you said, don't delete because screenshots are forever ''' abby'' (@hearne__) February 10, 2018Misunderstood' You were mad bcs 1 thing wasn't 'for you.'' ' (@amour_bliss) February 10, 2018"You LITERALLY said 'you'd hope with that many pans they'd make one light enough for lighter skin tones,'" Twitter user Karol Rodriguez wrote. "Which is grossly overlooking how many products are catered to our skin tone and almost expecting it to cater to you like [you] deserve it."you LITERALLY said 'you'd hope with that many pans they'd make one light enough for lighter skin tones' which is grossly overlooking how many products are catered to our skin tone and almost expecting it to cater to you like u deserve it' karol rodriguez (@KarolsCorner) February 10, 2018It appears that both Leanne and Huda Beauty have not publicly addressed the controversy since.Kristen Leanne and representatives for Huda Beauty didn't immediately respond to INSIDER's requests for comment.Sign up here to get INSIDER's favorite stories straight to your inbox.Join the conversation about this storyNOW WATCH: Rent the Runway's warehouse is a library for designer clothes
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