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Local Makeup Team Suffers Backlash After Doing A "Review" On Meghan Markle's Wedding Look

Following criticism, the makeup team issued a statement to "clear any air of possible misconceptions".

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A Malaysian bridal makeup team recently "reviewed" the appearance of the new Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle during her wedding

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The team decided to give a "small review" of Meghan's makeup look during her wedding to Prince Harry.

"Way too much freckles showing," the team wrote in an Instagram story, before adding comments about other areas of Meghan's face and hairdo.

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The team then suggested more makeup artists who "can do this sort of makeup very well"

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The team alleged that the makeup artists suggested are capable of doing natural makeup. 

"Way better than the above we swear," the team added, in reference to Meghan's look.

Meghan's wedding dress was also criticised by the team in another Instagram story.

"We think the dress was such a poor fit as well," the team wrote.

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One netizen approached the makeup team following their string of Instagram stories

The netizen told the team about his dissatisfaction with the "review" of Meghan's freckles. Nonetheless, the team replied to him by saying that everyone is entitled to their own opinions.

The netizen also penned a lengthy Facebook post lamenting the team's "review".

"The posts did not only shame her for her freckles but also heavily highlighted that it was an undesirable choice to have it shown," he criticised in the post.

The post has garnered over a thousand shares and comments since Wednesday.

More netizens also chided the makeup team for their "review"

One netizen wrote that Meghan was beautiful in her makeup, and criticised the team for their Instagram stories.

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"The way (she or he) has condemned Meghan Markle's makeup makes me wonder about (her or his) professionalism," another netizen wrote.

She also stressed that she would not hire the makeup team.

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One netizen also wrote that she would not hire the makeup team for her wedding, labelling the team as "unprofessional".

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Nonetheless, some netizens argued that the makeup team is entitled to their own opinion

One netizen stressed that the views of the makeup team were unbiased.

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Another netizen also wrote that the team was merely giving their opinion on the areas of improvement for Meghan's wedding look.

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In response to criticism, the makeup team has issued a statement claiming they were not shaming or insulting Meghan in any way:

What do you think about the makeup team's Instagram stories and Facebook statement? Let us know in the comments below.

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