Controversial Skin Lightening on Magazine CoversWorst Skin Lightening Magazine Covers

While most magazine editors claim that they don’t touch the skin color of the celebrities on the cover, many have pointed out that the effect is just as dangerous when it’s unintentional. Celebrities like Beyoncé have went through many white-washing controversies, from magazine covers to cosmetics ads.

Check out some of the worst skin lightening magazine covers and decide for yourself if the problem was Photoshop, the lighting or if the controversy doesn’t have a leg to stand on.

Kerry Washington – InStyle

One the March 2015 issue cover of InStyle magazine, “Scandal” star Kerry Washington definitely looks lighter, and plenty have complained about it on social media. The backlash caused a response from the magazine, with an explanation about the fact that “our cover lighting has likely contributed to this concern”.