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Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

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“Dior and Armani add blue”: Cosmetic chemist debunks viral claim about a “blue pigment shortage” in beauty products

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“Why are they mocking us?”: Mariah Carey’s “It’s Time” video with Sephora slammed as tone-deaf on social media

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

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“This is legit my makeup everyday”: The “rising sign” beauty trend is taking over TikTok

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“No boys allowed”: TikToker decides to paint face green to avoid “disgusting messages” after her audience begins to skew toward men

Makalah Wright is a writer for the Daily Dot. She has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

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The “clean girl” look is out. Behind the “purseface” beauty trend taking over instead

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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“Why would you have not just walked out?”: Brandy Melville customer says she was forced to buy the clothes she tried on—all because of her makeup

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“Their biggest mistake ever”: Urban Decay announces formula changes to their incredibly popular setting spray, and social media is in mourning

Cache Roberts is a beauty writer and reality TV junkie who lives for a good product launch and an even better plot twist. She’s the writer behind the What the Beauty newsletter and voice behind What The Reality podcast, where beauty meets drama, weekly. When she’s not testing blushes, she’s probably live commenting a reunion episode on TikTok.

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11 summer beauty trends taking over  in 2025

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“I’ve never laughed harder at them trying to find product”: Confused male DoorDashers are filling up Sephora stores thanks to a beauty sale

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

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The hot new lip liner brand on TikTok is just a Sharpie: “I’m doing this, no questions asked”

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“Had no idea”: People are just now finding out why Benefit’s Benetint was invented

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“I think sales will drop now”: E.l.f. Beauty buys Hailey Bieber’s Rhode for $1 billion

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‘Not to be dramatic but I’m traumatized’: The yarn makeup trend is pure nightmare fuel

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