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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Huda Beauty founder's anti-Israel conspiracy rant deleted from TikTok amid backlash
TikTok has officially removed a video posted by Huda Kattan, the founder of global cosmetics empire Huda Beauty, after the influencer made a string of inflammatory and conspiratorial claims about Israel. The Iraqi-American business mogul shared the now-deleted clip with her 1.7 million followers on Sunday, asserting that Israel was behind nearly every modern global catastrophe, from World War One to the 9/11 terror attacks and even the October 7 Hamas assault. TikTok takes down Huda Kattan's rant over anti-Israel video Kattan stated she had a 'feeling' Israel had orchestrated all major wars and events, adding, 'Yes, behind September 11th? Absolutely.' The clip was swiftly condemned for spreading hate and misinformation before TikTok took it down on Tuesday, citing a breach of community guidelines. Jewish organisations slam Huda Beauty founder's 'antisemitic tropes' The American Jewish Committee reacted sharply, accusing the beauty mogul of pushing age-old antisemitic conspiracy theories under the guise of political commentary. A spokesperson from the group stated the video was not mere criticism of Israel but a 'repackaged form of centuries-old hate,' adding that such rhetoric, especially coming from a high-profile brand, was not just ironic, it was dangerous. The Anti-Defamation League also weighed in, calling the claims 'historically baseless' and warning of the dangers posed by such a massive influencer normalising antisemitic ideas to millions of followers. No response from Huda Beauty as pressure builds Neither Huda Kattan nor her brand have issued any public comment following the uproar. The silence has only intensified criticism from the public and Jewish advocacy groups. Huda Beauty, which boasts over 57 million followers on Instagram and is a staple name in the beauty industry, is now facing mounting pressure to address the situation. Kattan, who was once celebrated on the BBC's 100 Women list and named one of Forbes' top online creators, is now under fire for what many view as a reckless misuse of her influence during a highly sensitive time in global politics.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
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Ian Youngs & Annabel Rackham Culture reporter Getty Images Huda Kattan's Huda Beauty brand is stocked in a number of major UK chains TikTok has removed a video by businesswoman and beauty influencer Huda Kattan in which she promoted conspiracy theories about Israel. The Iraqi-American entrepreneur, who is founder and CEO of the popular Huda Beauty brand, said in a video posted on Sunday that Israel was responsible for "every world war" including World War One and World War Two, as well as the September 11 and 7 October attacks. The American Jewish Committee said she was "using her massive platform to spread vile antisemitic conspiracy theories". TikTok confirmed it removed the video on Tuesday for violating its community guidelines, but did not give further comment. Kattan and Huda Beauty have not responded to requests for comment. The state of Israel was founded in 1948. World War One ended in 1918, and World War Two, during which millions of Jews were murdered in the Nazi Holocaust, ended in 1945. In the video to her 1.7 million followers, Kattan claimed there was evidence that "Israel has been behind World War One, World War Two", as well as al-Qaeda's 11 September 2001 attacks on the US and the 7 October 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel, during which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage. "I had a feeling, I was like, were they behind every world war? Yes. Behind September 11th? Absolutely," she said. Kattan repeated a range of other claims including unfounded accusations that Israel protects paedophiles.
The National
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The National
Huda Kattan and Saint Levant donate $210,000 from Palestine-inspired lip oil to Gaza medical relief
Huda Kattan and Saint Levant have redirected all proceeds from their recent Huda Beauty product campaign to support emergency medical relief in Gaza. In a statement released on Friday, the two said the full amount raised, $210,000, will be donated to Doctors Without Borders (MSF) due to the worsening humanitarian situation and the need for life-saving aid on the ground. 'From the start of this partnership, we committed to donating 100 per cent of all sales from this collaboration to support the preservation of Palestinian agriculture,' they wrote. 'However, as the crisis in Gaza continues to worsen – with food and aid blocked – support on the ground has become even more crucial. 'As a result, we've made the decision to redirect the full amount of $210,00 to MSF (Doctors Without Borders) to support their life-saving medical work. 'At a time where we are witnessing genocide in Gaza, we are trying to find a way to make impact where we can. Please continue to use your platforms to spread awareness – you are making a difference.' Shift after backlash The pair recently launched a new shade of Huda Beauty 's Faux Filler Lip Oil and named it Kalamantina – a reference to Palestinian clementine oranges. A promotional photoshoot featured Kattan and Saint Levant posing in front of a car overflowing with the fruit. Pulitzer Prize-winning Palestinian writer Mosab Abu Toha publicly criticised the campaign's messaging, questioning the decision to use clementine oranges, while people in Gaza endure starvation and continued Israeli attacks. 'Do you really care about Gaza?' Abu Toha wrote in a widely shared Instagram comment, which has since been removed. 'My people are being killed while trying to get food.' While some fans praised the campaign for its cultural messaging and commitment to Palestine, others echoed Abu Toha's concerns. They called out the imagery as 'tone deaf'. The Kalamantina release, named after Saint Levant's single of the same name, was described by Kattan's brand Huda Beauty as a tribute 'for the homeland'. The announcement stated that a donation would be made to organisations supporting 'Palestinian agriculture and cultural preservation'. The brand did not, however, specify the amount or whether it would reflect a percentage of the product's proceeds. Friday's announcement marks a shift from cultural investment in the occupied West Bank to direct humanitarian response in Gaza. MSF has been active in the enclave throughout the Israel-Gaza war, operating under difficult conditions with limited supplies and damaged facilities. The pair's statement did not directly address Abu Toha's comments, which came as suffering in Gaza ' reaches new depths ', according to more than two dozen countries. At least 59,587 Palestinians have been killed and 143,498 wounded since the war began in October 2023. According to a report by Unicef in May, more than 50,000 children have been killed or injured in the enclave. Saint Levant (real name Marwan Abdelhamid) has Palestinian roots and has long been a vocal advocate for Palestine, including during a widely praised Coachella performance last year. Kattan donated $1 million to aid efforts in Gaza in 2023. Both reiterated the importance of public pressure. 'Please continue to use your platforms to spread awareness,' they wrote. 'You are making a difference.'
Arab News
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Huda Beauty supports Palestine with Saint Levant collab
DUBAI: Huda Kattan, the US-Iraqi founder of Huda Beauty, this week launched a new collaboration with US-based Palestinian singer Saint Levant to support Palestine. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ The partnership introduces a new shade of the brand's popular Faux Filler Lip Oil, with proceeds going to organizations that support Palestinian agriculture and cultural preservation. Named 'Kalamantina,' the shade references Saint Levant's song of the same name, released earlier this year. The lip oil also features a clementine scent. A post shared by HUDA BEAUTY (@hudabeauty) 'This is for the homeland,' Kattan wrote on the brand's Instagram page, alongside orange and Palestinian flag emojis. 'In honor of this collaboration, Huda Beauty will make a donation to organizations supporting Palestinian agriculture and cultural preservation.' Both Kattan and Saint Levant, born Marwan Abdelhamid in Jerusalem, have been hinting at this week's launch through a series of Instagram posts. In the clips, they danced to Saint Levant's track 'Kalamantina' and posed together next to a vintage car filled with clementines. In another shot, they held clementines labeled with fruit stickers that read, 'Grown by Huda n' Saint Levant.' A post shared by HUDA BEAUTY (@hudabeauty) In the video, the music sensation wore a necklace featuring a map of Palestine, paired with a white tank top and denim jeans. Meanwhile, Kattan appeared in a white off-the-shoulder lace dress with long, flared sleeves and a fitted silhouette. She completed the look with silver hoop earrings, oversized white sunglasses and a white headscarf, a nostalgic, vintage-inspired ensemble that matched the retro car and clementine-filled set. A post shared by Huda (@huda) Both Saint Levant and Kattan have been outspoken in their support for Palestine and have used their platforms to raise awareness about the war in Gaza. Saint Levant, whose mother is French Algerian and father is Palestinian Serbian, performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California in 2024. During his set, he addressed the war, saying: 'Coachella, my name is Saint Levant and I was born in Jerusalem and raised in Gaza … as I hope all of you are aware, the people of Gaza have been undergoing a brutal, brutal genocide. And the people of Palestine have been undergoing a brutal occupation for the past 75 years.' A post shared by HUDA BEAUTY (@hudabeauty) Kattan, meanwhile, has regularly shared footage and updates from Gaza on her social media accounts to amplify awareness. In 2023, she announced a $1 million donation to two humanitarian organizations working in the region: Human Appeal and Doctors Without Borders.
Cosmopolitan
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Huda Lip Contour Lip Stain, Tested and Reviewed by an Editor
Fun fact: Whenever I see a new makeup product reach TikTok fame, the beauty journalist in me must try it, pronto. Maybe it's a problem, but hey, a girl can have hobbies. The latest viral sensations (the products, not me) to pique my interest are Huda Beauty's Lip Contour Stains and Faux Filler Jelly Oils. These lip stain pens and lip oils launched a few weeks ago, and in possibly the most iconic way. Huda Kattan, founder of Huda Beauty, took to social media, posting a video of her doing the 'burger test'. She tucked into a juicy burger wearing the new lip stains and jelly oils and ~ shock ~ the stain didn't move. My attention was grabbed, and then secured when I saw other major TikTokers like Mikayla Nogueira try it out. The stain and oil can be bought separately to create the illusion of fuller lips or a glossy sheen. But when paired together, that's where the magic happens, as you're left with a pigmented, smudge-proof lip that has the same shine as a jelly doughnut on top. The duo is called Huda's Jelly Stained Lip Kit after all. The lip stain is available in eight shades to flatter a wide range of skin and lip tones, ranging from soft pinks to caramel-y warm nudes and, of course, a punchy red to top it off. The first thing I noticed was how fluffy the liner tip was, not like the usual felt-tip style nib of other lip stains. Yes, it felt smooth on my smackers but as I blended, I discovered that the applicator helped diffuse the stain for a plump and contoured effect. I was also surprised at how lightweight the stain felt. Not once did my lips feel dehydrated or in desperate need of lip balm, and it's thanks to argan oil which helped to seamlessly glide on the pigment but also keep my lips feeling hydrated. The finishing touch is the new Faux Filler Jelly Oil. Don't get me wrong, the stains have enough 'wow' factor to be worn alone for a natural, plump look. But, IMO, they really come to life with the ultra-glossy lip oil. They're available in three wearable, pinky shades—Pink Lady, Peach and Goji—each adding the most juicy, non-sticky sheen of oil to really make the pigment pop. They also contain peptides and shea butter, so these oils are great to slather on, even without the stain, if your lips are feeling a little parched. I was honestly surprised at how well the pigment lasted, barely budging throughout an entire evening filled with drinks, dinner, and a theatre production involving a lot of laughing (and ice cream). The oil, as I'd expect, wore off following dinner, but the stain lasted for at least seven hours. And I'm sure if I hadn't gone to bed, it would have lasted the entire 12. Now, here's the only caveat. When I first used the stain, I was disappointed at how many times I had to go over with the pen for the pigment to really pop. But then I discovered that there's a reason for it. The formula contains a polymer named polyurethane-3,5, which is held in a cotton-like mechanism. Due to its viscous nature, the stain struggles to flow down the tip if it's pointing upwards. So it's best to store the pen upside down to ensure the stain flows to the tip of the pen and draws an intensely pigmented line. Considering my makeup storage of choice is a filthy cosmetic bag, I wouldn't say this is exactly convenient. However, I'm willing to overlook this for the pigmented pout that withstands any snack or smooch. As for the oils, a summer staple that's for sure. Clare Stephenson is the Senior Beauty Ecommerce Writer for Cosmopolitan and Women's Health, covering all things makeup, skincare and hair care, as well as deals events including Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Clare has been an e-commerce writer since 2022, writing matter-of-fact reviews such as deep dives into skin concerns and shopping pages filled with her favourite products for every budget and need. When she's not typing away, Clare is in front of the camera creating shopping content for Cosmo's TikTok Shop, testing the most viral beauty products to know. Before working at Hearst UK, she received a BA degree in Multimedia Journalism at Bournemouth University, focusing her studies on the world of magazines and editorial. From there, she worked as an editorial assistant at Voir Fashion Magazine, covering events like Fashion Week and interviewing reputable brand founders. Outside of work? You can find Clare strolling along London's Columbia Road Market, pouring her fourth coffee of the day or horseback riding in the countryside. Follow Clare on Instagram @clarefrancesstephenson
