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Skincare Company Apologizes for Insensitive Influencer Ad Referencing School Shooting

  • A Michigan State graduate apologized for a paid partnership with Bioré in which she talked about how a school shooting affected her mental health while promoting skin care products.
  • Bioré apologized for the video, saying it lacked sensitivity and was inappropriate.
  • The influencer posted a written apology and said she would be smarter in the future.
  • Viewers criticized the video for suggesting that a skin care routine could help manage the trauma of experiencing gun violence.
  • Both the influencer and Bioré issued apologies for the inappropriate ad.
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