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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Amber Raiken

‘We missed the mark’: E.LF. Cosmetics responds to criticism over Matt Rife campaign

  • E.L.F. Cosmetics issued an apology after facing widespread criticism for featuring controversial comedian Matt Rife in a recent advertisement.
  • Rife has previously drawn backlash for a joke about domestic violence made in his 2023 Netflix special, which many labelled as sexist and disrespectful.
  • Social media users condemned E.L.F. for partnering with Rife, particularly for a campaign aimed at women, citing his controversial past.
  • In their apology, E.L.F. stated they missed the mark with their community and announced the closure of the specific campaign featuring Rife.
  • Rife previously responded to the domestic violence joke controversy by directing offended individuals to a website selling helmets for people with special needs, and later claimed victims supported him.

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