Sephora is in Legal Trouble + More of the Week’s Best Links

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Following a 20 percent off sale that crashed its site a few weeks ago, Sephora is being sued for racial discrimination. Four women of Chinese descent are claiming that the company blocked them and others with Asian-sounding names from shopping on Sephora.com. [Fashionista]

 

The paleo craze is influencing skincare now. Tallow, or animal fat, is the new beauty oil that people are putting on their faces. [Racked]

 

This fascinating two-part series examines the history behind Asian double eyelid surgery, along with the reasons so many people have chosen to have the procedure done. [NPR]

 

Think your Pinterest feed is full of brilliant DIY beauty tips? Check out this story on how women in prison use items like Sharpies, Jolly Ranchers and newspaper ink to make their own makeup. [Refinery29]

 

Wait…does dry shampoo really cause hair loss? [Jezebel]