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Jennifer Li

Philadelphia
As seen in: Byrdie, RAND Corporation
Covers:  Beauty, fashion, entertainment, culture
Doesn't Cover: Technology, business, politics
beauty and entertainment writer. feminist AF. she/her. check out my bylines @byrdiebeauty @hellogiggles

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I'm a freelance beauty and entertainment writer! Check out my work @byrdiebeauty @hellogiggles

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The MUA From To All the Boys 3 Shares Her Genius Trick for Kiss-Proof Lipstick

The MUA From To All the Boys 3 Shares Her Genius Trick for Kiss-Proof Lipstick

While curled up on the couch to enjoy the final installation of the trilogy, I spent the movie swooning and s…

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The MUA From To All the Boys 3 Shares Her Genius Trick for Kiss-Proof Lipstick

The MUA From To All the Boys 3 Shares Her Genius Trick for Kiss-Proof Lipstick

While curled up on the couch to enjoy the final installation of the trilogy, I spent the movie swooning and s…

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Glow Recipe's New Watermelon Body Lotion Is A Hydrating Delight For My Dry Skin

Glow Recipe's New Watermelon Body Lotion Is A Hydrating Delight For My Dry Skin

It's official. Glow Recipe has cracked the code to the perfect body lotion. I've slathered a lot of products …

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As an Asian-American, I'm Tired of Being Racially Gaslit By My Peers

As an Asian-American, I'm Tired of Being Racially Gaslit By My Peers

"Just as you ask us to hold our people accountable, we ask you to do the same." Recently, I saw a post about …

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For Lunar New Year, I Want Beauty Brands to Do Better by Asian-Americans Year-Round

For Lunar New Year, I Want Beauty Brands to Do Better by Asian-Americans Year-Round

"I do not feel represented in these campaigns. I feel used." The world we live in shapes how we view ourselve…

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How Ditching the "New Year, New Me" Mindset Changed My Life

How Ditching the "New Year, New Me" Mindset Changed My Life

There's nothing quite as exciting as a blank slate-the unblemished expanse of a new notebook, the unbroken su…

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Say "Oui" to the French Bob This Winter With These 14 Styles Original

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@angele_vl / Instagram The Classic Tousled Flipped to the Side Smooth Finish Curly Textured and Mussy Pin-Straight Grown-Out The Wet Look Voluminous Waves Full and Glossy Asymmetrical It's no secret that the French are beauty and fashion connoisseurs. Heck, they even have their own namesake haircut: the French bob. A French bob hits right under the ears and above your chin (i.e. cheekbone-length).
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How "Raya and The Last Dragon" Set Me Free

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When I interviewed Kelly Marie Tran for her new movie, Disney's Raya and The Last Dragon, the last thing I expected to come up is Asian-American rage. It’s probably because rage is not something that I associate with Disney’s animated movies. Usually I’m expecting a cute animal buddy, a plucky princess, and themes of friendship, love, and working together in the face of hatred—all that feel-good stuff.
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How the "Maximalism" Trend Can Encourage Fantasy and Impracticality

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Beauty is a form of escapism. By Jennifer Li Published on 12/15/23 11:33AM Because of the on-going pandemic, doing anything suddenly feels like an occasion. And, I'm thinking that will happen even more so when it's safe to get out there again. The whole ritual of dressing up in never-worn cocktail dresses and buffing a layer of foundation onto the face, the excitement of stepping out of the house and baptizing our new heels by pounding some pavement. it’s intoxicating. It’s exhilarating.
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How is social media changing news?

Social media has become the pulse of news: we hear about things through video/tweets even faster than traditional news can actually report.

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram!

Why did you become a journalist?

I always knew I wanted to write, and journalism seemed the most accessible route to talk about issues important to me and to write.