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Urban Decay has to be boycotted

Urban Decay is a brand of L'Oreal

L'Oreal initiated operations in Israel in the mid-1990s, influenced by political motivations, and established a factory in Migdal Ha'emek, Lower Galilee. This location is controversial as Migdal Ha’emek was founded on lands of the ethnically-cleansed Palestinian village of al-Mujaydil. L’Oreal Israel produces products with Dead Sea minerals, marketed as 'Natural Sea Beauty,' and exports them to 22 countries. A significant portion of the Dead Sea's western shore, exploited by Israel for tourism and mining, is in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. L'Oreal has been described as a 'warm friend of Israel,' demonstrated by reversing a boycott stance through a $1.4m fine payment and an apology, subsequently strengthening ties with Israel.

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Some other brands to boycott

Louis Vuitton

The owner of Louis Vuitton's parent company, LVMH, Bernard Arnault invests hundreds of millions in Israeli companies

Revlon

Financier and cosmetics billionaire Ronald Perelman , who controls cosmetics maker Revlon, is a zionist. Also ownes New World Entertainment & Forbes. He supports zionist causes - for example he is a trustee of The Simon Wiesenthal Center which uses the holocaust to promote Zionism and Israel.

KKW Beauty

Highly Israel-supporting

Estee Lauder

Founder Ronald Lauder is the president of the World Jewish Congress, and chairman of the Jewish National Fund, and is a zionist with extremist views and financially and politically supports Israeli occupation of Palestinian land.

Ahava

Ahava is an Israeli company which operates its manufacturing facilities in Occupied Palestine, stealing resources from the Dead Sea.

Kylie Cosmetics

Kylie posted that she stands with Israel before deleting it following backlash from followers.

Bath & Body Works

Pro-Israeli brand. Les Wexner who owns L Brands, the parent company of Bath&Body Works, is a staunch ally of Israel, and a long time business partner of Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted child trafficker.

Amika

Manufactured on occupied Palestinian land.

MoroccanOil

Moroccan Oil obscures its manufacturing and origins. It poses as a moroccan brand, however its products are all manufactured in Isreal.

History of Urban Decay

Urban Decay, founded in 1996 by Sandy Lerner and Wende Zomnir, emerged as a rebellious force in the cosmetics industry, offering bold and edgy makeup products with a focus on self-expression and individuality. Initially inspired by the urban landscape and alternative subcultures, Urban Decay gained prominence for its vibrant colors, cruelty-free ethos, and innovative formulations. Over the years, it became synonymous with counterculture beauty, challenging conventional beauty standards and celebrating diversity. Despite changes in ownership, Urban Decay remains a trailblazer, continuously pushing boundaries and empowering consumers to embrace their unique identities through makeup.