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“Self-Care” TikToks: Are They Helpful or Harmful?

By Morayo Ogunbayo

TikTok is, yet again, slowly taking over our lives. This time, it’s in the realm of self-care. The economy of TikTok is based on “trends,”…

Fashion

The Shows Shaping Our Style

By Kristine Wang

With the new age of streaming, a seemingly infinite amount of shows are accessible with the click of a button (but not without a monthly…

Beauty & Health

Lift and Tint: An Alternative to Lash Extensions

By Bianca Alvarez

2019 was filled with glitz and glam, with one main focus: eyes. The Kardashians, Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé were among numerous A-list stars to undergo…

Fashion

Holidays, But Make It Fashion

By Madison Sunderlin

We’re approaching the holiday season, and it’s time to start getting your runway outfits ready just to strut around your aunt’s living room.

Beauty & Health

How To Remove Your Makeup 101

By Nicole Rogosky

While having a skincare routine down to the exact science is something all wish to carry out every night, we often leave makeup on overnight or gravitate towards a makeup wipe to get the job done.

Campus Culture

Penn State Halloween Costumes of Years Past

By Katie Gergel

Halloweekend 2019 has come and gone, but before we put away the pumpkins and start hanging up the wreaths, let’s take a moment to look back at the most timely Penn State Halloweekend costumes of years past.

Beauty & Health

Stay Snatched.

By Madison Sunderlin

Ever feel like no matter how much setting spray you use, your makeup just doesn’t last the night? Well there may be a solution for you: tattoo/permanent makeup.

Fashion

A Boo-tiful Halloween

By Amanda Vagnini

As if this semester doesn’t already feel like it’s flying by, things really get scary in a few weeks. It’s spooky season, ladies and gentlemen…

Beauty & Health

Shane Dawson Spilling the Beau”TEA”

By Emma Creamer

Shane Dawson is back with another docuseries, this time giving an inside look on what exactly goes into making a beauty product from start to finish.�

Beauty & Health

Florence By Mills: The Latest Edition to the Beauty Scene

By Nicole Rogosky

At just 15 years old, Millie Bobby Brown, who we all know and love as Eleven on Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” recently entered the world of the beauty community with the launch of her new beauty brand, Florence by Mills.

Campus Culture, Features

Becoming Hexxa: Chris Castro’s Journey with Drag

By Jess Martino

Through drag, Castro met Hexxa — the drag queen who helped him radiate confidence and comfort in his own skin.

Beauty & Health

Tips and Tricks: Vegan Makeup

By Emma Creamer

VALLEY has done the digging and found all types of vegan makeup brands from drug story to high-end.

Beauty & Health

E.L.F. Cosmetics Making a Comeback

By Emma Creamer

We all know E.L.F. Cosmetics as the brand we were first allowed to wear in middle school. However, E.L.F. is making a comeback that doesn’t involve neon blue eyeshadow or bright pink gloss — and may even replace your favorite name brand products.

Beauty & Health

Join the #BetterBeauty Movement with Beautycounter

By Abby Fortin

If you’re obsessed with skincare and beauty products that benefit your body inside and out, you’ve probably heard of the clean beauty brand, Beautycounter.

Beauty & Health

Glossier Play: The Minimal Beauty Brand’s Bold New Line

By Emily Hayes

After weeks of advertising a new line everywhere from social media to Manhattan billboards, Glossier has finally launched Glossier Play. Known for their minimalist and natural approach to skincare and makeup, Glossier’s new line was designed for a bold look on a night out.

Beauty & Health

How Birth Control Cured My Cystic Acne

By Anonymous

There is such a stigma behind any female contraceptive – birth control pills being one of the most common. When I made the decision to go on birth control a year ago, there was a lot I didn’t know.