METAL METAMORPHOSIS: A GUIDE TO JEWELRY METAL SWITCHING
Jewelry is the easiest way to express yourself. Sometimes a change in your everyday jewelry can be fun, creative and helpful in matching your style…
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Scents for the Stocking Stuffers
As Halloween weekend comes to a close and November 1st rolls around… For most people, it’s the start of the Christmas season. TikTok for-you-pages are…
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Makeup For Dummies: A Guide To Know
The beauty industry has a hold on not just our appearances but our bank accounts too. Influencers like Kylie Jenner are coming up with new…
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If you D.A.R.E…
As the old proverb goes, “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” Despite the years of cumulated knowledge and…
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The Power of Matcha
The holiday season is approaching. The air is filled with the aroma of peppermint mocha as you walk into the library to study for a…
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SPF in the Winter? No Way! (Yes, You Need It)
Everyone’s parents lectured us about wearing sunscreen on hot summer days. We all share a universal experience of our moms rubbing in the white-tinted sunscreen…
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One Pan Fits All
Learning to cook is a lot more difficult than it seems. Especially as a college student with a small budget for groceries and limited free…
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2023 Beauty & Health Section Opener: Liv Hungate
Liv Hungate had a childhood filled with liquid color. Now, as a fourth-year double majoring in theater studies and psychology, she fondly recalls her mom’s…
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What To Know Before Your First Tattoo
Slow down. Put down that Pinterest photo. There are some things you need to think about before spontaneously getting that inexpensive flash tattoo from the…
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VALLEY’s Top 5 Underrated Mascaras
Thanks to apps like TikTok, new mascaras are going viral every couple months. Celebrities and influencers are promoting new brands all the time that influence…
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The Probiotic Frenzy
The negative effects of drinking soda are apparent with the loads of sugar in every can and diet sodas only seem to solve half the…
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The Coffee Alternative
Ditching coffee can be a socially unmanageable task for many. It’s not easy to turn down a cup of joe filling the room with a…
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What’s Up with Nitro?
Recently, nitro-infused beverages have risen in popularity. Options like Nitro Pepsi and Nitro Cold Brew have elevated the beverage industry. Is it possible that nitro…
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Do Pheromone Perfumes Really Work?
Can fragrances really make strangers fall in love with you? It’s possible. The idea behind pheromone perfume is to enhance attraction to the opposite sex….
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Gymtimidation for Girls
“Gymtimidation” is real, especially at Penn State which is overflowing with “gym bros.” According to ACEfitness.org, “gymtimidation” is defined as “feelings of insecurity or feeling…
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Deinfluencing Beauty
Sometimes you see that new product and you have to have it. Social media makes it seem that if you buy that $40 cleanser or…
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Lip Filler at Home: The Best Lip Plumpers!
Everyone wants big lips. In recent years, lip filler has become one of the most popular cosmetic treatments. But with a good lip plumper, you…
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Clean Makeup: A Lot For Just a Little
Recently, the beauty scene has begun valuing the clean makeup look. A lengthy skincare and makeup routine is completed to create a polished appearance. The…
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Snail Mucin: a Skin Lifesaver?
Throughout the history of skincare, appearing hydrated and youthful has remained a primary goal. Society for centuries has tried to delay the aging process. Unexpectedly, snail…
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Sip Your Way to Hydration: A Guide to Flavoring Your Water
Do you ever get tired of drinking plain water? Staying hydrated is vital for maintaining good health, but let’s face it, sometimes drinking water can…
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