L'OREAL Says No, No, No, No

Despite the controversy that has ensued regarding Beyonce's unrecognisable ad for L'Oréal, the French cosmetics giant have denied altering the shot:

"We highly value our relationship with Ms. Knowles. It is categorically untrue that L'Oréal Paris altered Ms. Knowles' features or skin-tone in the campaign for Feria's hair color."

A rep for the 27-year-old Knowles declined to comment beyond the L'Oréal statement.

The ad is appearing in this month's Elle, Allure and Essence. So far the magazines have not said anything about possible Pantone issues.