MAC Cosmetics, one of the world’s largest make - up brands, has fired Kuwaiti social media star Sondos Alqattan over a controversial video in which she criticised the rights of Filipino workers.
In a statement sent to Gulf News on Wednesday evening, the company said it did not support Alqattan’s beliefs, and as a result would be ending its relationship with the make - up artist and blogger.
“We currently do not have any partnerships with her and will no longer be working with her on any brand activities, ” the company said.
The statement added that as a brand, MAC strives “to align ourselves with partners that share our core values and in no way tolerate excluding anyone. ”
Critics online are calling for Alqattan’s advertisers to cancel well - paid endorsement deals following her comments.
The make - up artist and beauty blogger has yet to apologise, instead doubling down on her original statement.