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Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Left: Mother applying face mask on smiling child. Comment overlay reads, "How the F are we supposed to raise our girls differently when you’re selling 3 year olds a face mask?" Right: Actress Shay Mitchell on the Jennifer Hudson Show.

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“Disappointing and dystopian”: Shay Mitchell’s child skincare line has parents asking, what in the self-care hell is this?

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.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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“38 pumps of dried lotion”: New  Jergens line of portable product immediately compared to “lotion crust”

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“Thank you for this PSA”: Doctor says SKIMS face wrap “will only worsen” facial swelling

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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Bath & Body Works promises a “Tomato Girl Fantasy” with its new line, confusing and dividing customers

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

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

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“The SPF 50 you’re applying is SPF 4”: Study tests 20 popular sunscreens with SPF 50. But 16 of them failed

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Skincare trends are reportedly doing more harm than good

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“Even more reason to buy more lower priced brands”: e.l.f. Cosmetics will raise the price of all products by $1, citing tariffs and inflation

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

3 panel image showing images from @ariellelorre on TikTok's story about this event. Some of the example images are generated by AI.

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Podcaster’s likeness used for skincare ads on TikTok without her consent: “Dilutes my brand and affects the trust I’ve been building”

woman gives herself diy at home filler botox

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“Girlbossed too close to the sun”: People are injecting filler at home. Is it safe?

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Woman’s ‘caveman skincare routine’ horrifies dermatologists and viewers alike—but is she just rage-baiting?

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Times are tight. Here are 26 genius hacks for your unloved skincare products

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘Now that it’s getting warmer’: Esthetician issues warning for anyone who uses beef tallow as lotion

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“I have been begging my friends and family for years”: Redditors sound the alarm on Amazon beauty products

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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‘There’s always a reason why you’re getting name brand…for such a discount’: Expert issues warning for people who get skincare at T.J. Maxx

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