Kylie Jenner defended herself against accusations that she did not follow proper health protocols while visiting a laboratory in Milan for her makeup collection.
Jenner, 24, specifically responded to Kevin James Bennett, an Emmy Award-winning makeup artist who called out Kylie on Instagram after she posted photos from the lab on Wednesday.
Jenner insisted the photo she posted was not taken in a manufacturing facility and insisted she would “never” ignore health protocols.
‘I would never skip health protocols’: Kylie Jenner defended herself against accusations that she did not follow proper health protocols while visiting a Milan lab for her makeup collection
The reality star responded to Kyle in the comments section of his post, writing: “kevin: this photo was not taken in a manufacturing facility.” I would never overlook health protocols and any other celebrity or beauty brand owner. this is completely unacceptable, I agree.
“This is a small personal space for me to create my own fun samples and take pictures for content near mass production. no one puts customers at risk! shame on you Kevin for spreading false information!!!!’
A back-and-forth ensued between the duo as Kyle accused Jenner of “gassing” her fans.
“So you were standing on a platform, looking at an expensive homogenizing kettle that had processed at least 50 liters of a skin product (the product that still covers the mixing paddles) with no PPE or tied hair, wearing a laboratory @weareregi? But isn’t this a cosmetics manufacturing facility? Is it a personal space? Wow, some serious gaslighting going on here,” he replied.
’embarrass me? NO, shame on you or whoever takes care of your social media for trying to dazzle everyone into thinking I’m the one to blame. Just take responsibility for your mistake and move on,” he wrote in a separate comment.
Kylie hit back again, this time insisting she should rename her dog Kevin because of the altercation.
‘Oh were you there Kevin? now I have to rename my dogs,” she added.
‘Are you really going to lie and then troll me? Wow,’ she posted.
Bennett, an Emmy-winning makeup artist and cosmetics professional, posted a critique of the images she posted on Wednesday
Kylie faced 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… better than ever,” tagging her brand name in the post.
This led to commentators pointing out that Kylie was wearing no cap, gloves and mask as she toured the facility with her long hair hanging down.
One user wrote: “Wear a hair cap,” while another asked, “doesn’t one have to wear gloves, a mask, and a hair net?”
Another user said: “I see so many lab rules are not being followed,” while another said: “No gloves or a hairnet in the 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 could play around with colors and devised concepts.
Several Instagram commenters were critical of the protocols being followed in the clip
Eventually, the images caught the attention of Bennett, who pondered 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 into the lab or manufacturing plant without a hairnet, shoe covers, mask…and disposable GLOVES.”
Bennett claimed that Jenner “is making her followers think she’s creating cosmetics,” adding that he questioned “what ignorant manufacturer … let her do this photo shoot in their lab and manufacturing plant, without following appropriate sanitation protocols.”
“I need the name because I want to make sure my clients NEVER work with them.”
He ended by saying, “Guys, this is not the way we create cosmetics and it misrepresents how our industry works.” Credible manufacturers follow strict sanitation protocols to protect you.”
Dailymail.com has reached out to Jenner’s representatives for comment on the criticism.
Called out: Jenner faced criticism 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