Report: Retailer halts sales of 'Jesus' cosmetics

[rpannier]

Singapore store removes range extolling virtue of ‘Looking Good for Jesus’

SINGAPORE - A cosmetics range with cheeky taglines that extolled the virtues of "Looking Good for Jesus" has been pulled from stores in Singapore after some Roman Catholics complained the items were disrespectful, a newspaper reported Tuesday.

Promising to "Redeem your reputation and more," the product line included a "virtuous vanilla"-flavored lip balm and a "Get Tight with Christ" hand and body cream, as well as bags and other items sold by British retailer Topshop and produced by Blue Q, The Straits Times said.

Wing Tai Retail, which manages Topshop in the city-state, removed the range late last month after receiving complaints, the newspaper said.


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[Olney Blue]

1. I'm Mike Huckabee, and I approve this makeup.

[malaise]

8. That's a DUzy

:rofl:

[ORDagnabbit]

2. I'm sorry remind me again in that book of myths where it tells us what he looks like?

[Donnachaidh]

3. "Get Tight with Christ"

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Somehow, that name seems more fitting for cosmetic surgery. :evilgrin:

What's next? Biblically-named feminine hygiene sprays? :evilgrin:

[Kadie]

4. Here are some pictures of the products -

'Lookin' Good for Jesus' bubble bath is seen in an undated handout photo. A Singapore-based retailer pulled a line of cheeky Jesus branded cosmetics from its shelves after complaints from irate Catholics, the local newspaper reported on Tuesday.
(Blue Q/Handout/Reuters)


A 'Lookin' Good for Jesus' tote bag is seen in an undated handout photo. A Singapore-based retailer pulled a line of cheeky Jesus branded cosmetics from its shelves after complaints from irate Catholics, the local newspaper reported on Tuesday.
(Blue Q/Handout/Reuters)


A 'Lookin' Good for Jesus' mirror is seen in an undated handout photo. A Singapore-based retailer pulled a line of cheeky Jesus branded cosmetics from its shelves after complaints from irate Catholics, the local newspaper reported on Tuesday.
(Blue Q/Handout/Reuters)


A 'Lookin' Good for Jesus' change purse is seen in an undated handout photo. A Singapore-based retailer pulled a line of cheeky Jesus branded cosmetics from its shelves after complaints from irate Catholics, the local newspaper reported on Tuesday.
(Blue Q/Handout/Reuters)


"Lookin' Good for Jesus" lip balm is seen in an undated file photo. A Singapore-based retailer pulled a line of cheeky Jesus branded cosmetics from its shelves after complaints from irate Catholics, the local newspaper reported on Tuesday.
REUTERS/Blue Q/Handout

[karlrschneider]

5. The Catholics probably wouldn't be pissed if He had bloody holes in his hands

:eyes:

[NMMNG]

6. I saw some of those in a local book store

My ex-Catholic SO and I were both highly amused.

[Maddy McCall]

7. OMG! I want that tote!

Where can I get one!!?

:rofl:

[IntravenousDemilo]

9. I'll bet their best seller was dark lipstick. You can make really cool stigmata quickly.

A little dab'll do ya, one on each palm.

[eppur_se_muova]

10. This is MORE demeaning than the Jesus light switch cover?

Or the Jesus action figure sports trophies?

Both those items can be purchased from "Christian" businesses -- who complains that they're demeaning? (Unintentionally amusing, yes, but they never notice.:))

[Donnachaidh]

11. Well yeah, I guess relics are more the speed for Catholics

and Vatican approved :wink wink:

Of course, everyone in the Middle Ages just HAD to have a saint's fingerbone. And of course, there were plenty to go around. Most looked like chickenbones, of course... :evilgrin: