E.l.f. Cosmetics Responds to Matt Rife Campaign Controversy
E.l.f. Cosmetics ended its campaign featuring comedian Matt Rife after public criticism over past controversial jokes, with the brand acknowledging the backlash on social media.
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E.L.F. Cosmetics apologises over Matt Rife cameo - backlash explained
E.L.F. Cosmetics is facing criticism after unexpectedly featuring comedian Matt Rife in its latest ad campaign – a move many online are calling "random" and "tone-deaf" in light of his past controversy involving a joke about domestic violence...


‘We missed the mark’: E.LF. Cosmetics responds to criticism over Matt Rife campaign
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Read Full ArticleE.l.f. Cosmetics addresses backlash over Matt Rife ad amid domestic violence joke controversy
E.l.f. Cosmetics has responded to criticism over casting comedian Matt Rife in a new beauty campaign. Rife faced backlash in 2023 for a domestic violence joke in his Netflix special. The company acknowledged missing the mark and cited Rifes strong TikTok engagement as a factor in its casting decision
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