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\nBy
\nJody Thompson<\/a>
Last updated at 10:08 AM on 24th February 2011<\/p>\n

She was recently accused of looking ‘too white’ – but now Beyonc\u00e9 has donned black face make-up for a shoot in French fashion magazine L\u2019Officiel Paris.
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In their 90th-anniversary issue, the Crazy In Love star takes inspiration from African culture and wears head wraps as well as tribal-style clothing and accessories – and she is seen with her caramel skintones darkened by heavy make-up.
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Respected fashion magazine L’Officiel has defended the shoot, saying in a statement that Beyonc\u00e9 was ‘paying homage to African queens’ and as a ‘return to her African roots, as you can see on the picture, on which her face was voluntarily darkened.’<\/span><\/p>\n

Scroll down to watch a behind-the-scenes video of the shoot…<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\"Black<\/p>\n

Black face: Beyonce donned the heavy dark make-up with tribal-style stripes as well as a leopard print top in the photo in question for L’Officiel magazine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n\"Make-up:<\/p>\n

Make-up: The star was paying tribute to African queens through the ages on the shoot <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n\"Usual<\/p>\n

Usual complexion: The star posed without the face make-up in another outfit on the shoot for the magazine’s March issue<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The magazine added: ‘As for the artistic make-up, the inspiration came from several African rituals during which paint is used on the face.<\/span><\/p>\n

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‘We find the images beautiful and inspiring. The designs are all reflective of the African influence on fashion this season.’<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\"Back<\/p>\n

Back to her roots: Beyonce donned a host of different headdresses for the African-inspired fashion shoot <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

L’Officiel continued: ‘Miss Knowles poses with royal allure. A queen, a goddess, Beyonc\u00e9 is a bombshell beauty with a divine voice.’<\/span><\/p>\n

There’s been no statement yet from Beyonc\u00e9’s people.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\"Extravagant:<\/p>\n

Extravagant: The Crazy In Love singer wore garments described by the magazine as ‘beautiful and inspiring’<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n\"Tribal:<\/p>\n

Tribal: The star wore a host of outfits with an African influence, which the magazine said reflection current trends in fashion at the moment <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Beauty: L’Officiel said that Beyonc\u00e9 had ‘royal allure’ during the shoot and that she was ‘paying homage to African queens’<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Earlier this month, Beyonc\u00e9 was seen sporting what was deemed a ‘lighter look’ with bleached blonde hair and skin that appeared to be paler than her usual shade, though dermalogical experts pointed out it was probably just a trick of the light.
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And in August 2008, L\u2019Oreal was accused of \u2018whitewashing\u2019 the star in an advert by digitally lightening her skin.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\"Regal:<\/p>\n

Regal: The stunning star shows off her beauty in another portrait featuring elaborate headwear and tribal-style clothing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

At the time, the cosmetics house
\ndenied that the pictures had been altered in such a way but The New York
\nPost newspaper called the advert \u2018shocking\u2019 and accused it of making
\nthe singer – who is married to fellow U.S. music star Jay-Z – look like a
\n\u2018weird, nearly white version of herself\u2019.
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The 90th anniversary cover issue of L’Officiel meanwhile with the shoot in question comes out in March.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Make-over: Beyonc\u00e9, left, in concert in November 2007, and right, out and about in Los Angeles with her bleached hair earlier this month <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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