Kylie Jenner has defended herself against accusations that she did not follow proper sanitary protocols while visiting a laboratory in Milan for her makeup collection.
Jenner, 24, specifically responded to Kevin James Bennett, an Emmy-winning makeup artist, who called Kylie out on Instagram after she posted photos from the lab on Wednesday.
Jenner insisted that the photo she posted was not actually taken in a production facility and insisted that she would “never” circumvent sanitation protocols.
‘I would never bypass sanitation protocols’: Kylie Jenner has defended herself against accusations she failed to follow proper sanitation protocols while visiting a Milan lab for her make-up collection
The reality star hit back at Kyle in the comments section of her post, writing: “Kevin – this photo was not taken in a production facility. I would never bypass sanitation protocols and neither would any other celebrity or beauty brand owner. this is totally unacceptable i agree.
“it’s a little personal space creating my own fun samples and taking pictures for content that isn’t close to mass production. no one puts customers at risk! shame on you Kevin for spreading false information!!!!’
An argument ensued between the duo, as Kyle accused Jenner of “stomping” her followers.
“So you’re standing on a platform looking into an expensive homogenizing kettle that has processed at least 50 liters of tanning product (product still covering the mixing paddles) with no PPE or your hair tied back wearing a lab coat @weareregi? But isn’t this a cosmetics manufacturing facility? Is it personal space? Wow, some serious gaslighting going on here,” he replied.
’embarrassed? NO, shame on you or whoever takes care of your social media for trying to make everyone think it’s my fault. Just take responsibility for your mistake and move on,” he wrote in a separate comment.
Kylie hit back once again, this time insisting she would have to change her dog Kevin’s name because of the row.
“Oh, were you there Kevin? ugh, now I have to change my dogs name,” she added.
“Are you seriously going to lie and then troll me? Wow,” he posted.
Bennett, an Emmy Award-winning makeup artist and beauty professional, posted a critique of the images she posted on Wednesday
Kylie came under scrutiny on Wednesday after posting photos of herself in the lab where her Kylie Cosmetics products are made.
The Los Angeles-born star captioned the clip, “In the lab creating new magic for you guys… better than ever,” tagging her brand name in the post.
This prompted commentators to point out that Kylie was not wearing a hair cap, gloves and mask as she checked out the facility with her long hair hanging down.
One user wrote, “Wear a hair hat,” while another asked shouldn’t you “wear gloves, a mask, and a hair net?”
Another user said: “I just see so many lab rules not being followed” while another said: “No gloves or hair net in a lab??? or even a mask???’
Sources told Dailymail.com that Kylie was not on the production floor and was in the accessible lab area where she was able to play with colors and come up with concepts.
A number of Instagram commenters were critical of the protocols followed in the clip
The images eventually caught the attention of Bennett, who weighed in on the matter.
“I’m a cosmetic developer and I work with cosmetic manufacturers (and their labs) as part of my job,” Bennett said. “I have very short hair and have NEVER been allowed in the lab or on the production floor without a hairnet, shoe covers, mask… and disposable GLOVES.”
Bennett claims that Jenner is “lying her followers into thinking she’s creating cosmetics,” adding that she questions “what ignorant manufacturer … allowed her to stage this photo op in their lab and on the production floor — without following proper sanitation protocols .
“I need the name because I want to make sure my clients NEVER work with them.”
He concluded by saying, “Folks, this is not how we create cosmetics and it misrepresents how our industry works. Trusted manufacturers follow STRICT sanitation protocols to protect you.’
Dailymail.com has contacted Jenner’s representatives for comment on the criticism.
Called out: Jenner was criticized after posting photos of herself in a lab for her cosmetics collection
Mixing things up: Kylie whipped up a powder mix in the photos she posted on Wednesday
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