Despite maintaining a relatively low public profile, Sia is now coming under fire after announcing her new Viva Glam campaign with MAC Cosmetics.
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Last week, the 41-year-old singer-songwriter announced the new collaboration with MAC Cosmetics as part of World AIDS Day, which includes the release of her very own lipstick collection in early January, with proceeds going towards the MAC AIDS Fund.
In response to the campaign, which will give back “every single cent”, many fans have criticized Sia for allegedly ignoring animal rights by working with MAC Cosmetics.
The makeup giant, who has worked with stars like Rihanna and Lady Gaga, has previously come under fire for selling its products in China, where animal testing is still mandatory.
Addressing her fans, Sia took to Twitter on Friday, writing: “Like MAC, I believe makeup shouldn’t be tested on animals. MAC does not test on animals and is advocating change in countries like China where animal testing exists.”
While MAC Cosmetics has yet to address the backlash, see some of the fan comments below:
However, they sell in China. They are indirectly testing on animals to make more money. Other largely popular brands specifically exclude China from their market due to their testing policies. Sorry but I will not be purchasing from this collection.
— Edgar Rene
(@g0lden_veins) December 1, 2017
Upset that I can't support one of my favorite artists in this, but I stand with you. Until MAC doesn't sell in China anymore, they still support animal testing in my book
— kayla
(@beta_fiish) December 1, 2017
