Cosmetics ad referencing Mongolian baby’s red cheeks sparks controversy

A South Korean cosmetics brand is facing accusations of racism after promoting one of its blush products with the phrase “cheeks like a Mongolian baby," according to online communities Thursday. The brand, which specializes in color cosmetics such as blush and lipstick, released a moist textured blush in December last year. In posts shared across multiple online platforms, it described one of the nine shades, “Mocha pop,” by likening it to the flushed cheeks of a "lovely Mongolian baby." The mar

By The Korea Herald