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Beauty’s Inclusivity Movement Has Sparked a Shade-Matching Arms Race

Brands are scrambling to develop a diverse range of foundation pigments so they can tout their inclusivity, but there's a new problem: how do these labels ensure their customers find the right shade?
Il Makiage's Woke Up Like This foundation | Source: Courtesy
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  • Rachel Strugatz

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