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Lauren Cunningham

Fashion & Beauty Editor (eCommerce and social)

Lauren Cunningham is fashion and beauty editor (eCommerce and social) at The Independent. She has contributed to the title since 2021, alongside writing for other publications including ELLE, Stylist, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29 and Vanity Fair, and now oversees fashion and beauty content on social media and the shopping section. She has written extensively about the best beauty products to buy for every budget, from Chanel mascaras to bargain Byoma buys and is one of the first to know about and share the latest fashion trends. Email her at lauren.cunningham@independent.co.uk and follow her on Instagram @laurencunningha.m.

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