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Liv vs Dani: the GRWM brand-deal fallout Ongoing

By GenZHype Desk · Published Apr 10, 2026 · Updated Apr 22, 2026

Liv vs Dani: the GRWM brand-deal fallout, a GenZHype timeline

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Background

Liv and Dani came up together in the GRWM ("get ready with me") corner of TikTok, often appearing in each other's videos through 2025. They were widely seen as close, which is why the April fallout caught their shared audience off guard.

The flashpoint was a single skincare campaign. According to Dani, she was approached by the brand months earlier; according to Liv, she signed the deal she was offered and owed no one an explanation. What follows is a dated, sourced record of how the dispute played out in public.

The timeline

  1. Dani's subtweet

    Dani posts a since-deleted subtweet about "people who smile in your face," widely read as aimed at Liv. She did not name Liv directly.[1]

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  2. Liv responds on live

    Liv addresses it on a TikTok live, saying she "did nothing wrong" and would "let the receipts talk." She did not confirm the post was about her.[2]

  3. The brand confirms Liv

    The skincare brand confirms it signed Liv for the campaign in an Instagram post, without addressing the dispute between the two creators.[3]

  4. Dani's response video

    Dani posts a 12-minute response laying out her side, including screenshots she says show she was approached first. The screenshots have not been independently verified.[4]

    Why it matters

    This is the first piece of evidence either creator has shown publicly | but it is unverified, so we label it as a claim, not fact.

  5. Liv sets the record straight

    Liv uploads a "setting the record straight" video disputing Dani's account. No reconciliation has been announced by either side.[5]

Who is involved

Liv
TikTok creator, GRWM and skincare Dani
TikTok creator, beauty and lifestyle

Frequently asked

Are Liv and Dani still friends?

No. As of April 22, 2026 both have posted public responses and there has been no reconciliation.

What started the Liv and Dani drama?

A disputed skincare brand deal that Dani says she was first approached for before it went to Liv.

Did the brand respond?

Yes. The brand confirmed on April 5, 2026 that it had signed Liv, without addressing the dispute directly.

Related drama

Sources

  1. Dani, post on X (archived), Apr 2, 2026.
  2. Liv, TikTok live recap, Apr 3, 2026.
  3. Brand statement, official Instagram, Apr 5, 2026.
  4. Dani, response video, Apr 9, 2026.
  5. Liv, response video, Apr 22, 2026.
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