The French Contrast Level Makeup Theory
For those who have never learned how to do every step of a full makeup routine, where to start in learning can be difficult to…
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Let’s Bring Back DIY Facemasks
Did anyone here go through a phase in middle school where they religiously made at home face masks? These messy, goopy, questionably effective DIY projects…
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The Meal Prep Phenomenon
If you’ve ever looked at a fridge full of identical containers and thought, “Who are we cooking for, an army?” — welcome to the world…
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VALLEY’s new favorite siblings: The New Glossier You Duo
You know and love it. Truthfully, I don’t know anyone (literally anyone) who doesn’t love Glossier You. No one can get enough of this smell…
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I smell that special someone
We know the feeling all too well: it’s a new season, the leaves on the trees are changing and you need a new scent to…
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The Gut Reaction
Stomach issues have plagued many of our days and many of our lives. Digestive problems are common, so there is no denying that many students…
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Why Are We Hyping Up Diets?
Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, Carnivore, Mediterranean, Keto etc. Between all of the different kinds of diets, it can be difficult to keep up. There seems to…
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Hair, Makeup and Outfit: The Perfect Order
With makeup scattered across the desk, piles of clothes thrown about and blaring pregame music, getting ready for a night out can be hectic. Getting…
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It’s Soup Season; Butternut Squash Edition
The leaves have officially changed colors, our walks to class have gotten much colder and the desire to cuddle up and stay in over going…
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Your Makeup Bag Tells a Story
Our makeup, to say the absolute least, has seen some things. The ups, the downs and the spirals— our makeup bags have been there through…
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A Scam Or Not?
In today’s consumer-driven world, it’s important to question whether companies truly have our best interests at heart. In the beauty and health industries, many brands…
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Gray Hair Isn’t So Scary
The preventative measures that young people take to maintain their beauty are endless. However, there are some things that we can’t use injections, surgeries or…
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Kiss Me Through the Phone
Phone sex can be a difficult conversation, whether you’re doing the deed or talking about it — the interplay between our sex lives and screen…
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The Real Plastic Surgery Trap
Recently, in an interview with Vanity Fair, Ariana Grande addressed plastic surgery rumors. In the classic “Lie Detector Test” interview, Grande definitively answered questions about…
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Your Fall Potluck, Made Easy
Something about the leaves turning warm hues and a crisp chill floating through the air leaves VALLEY craving a cozy get-together filled with comforting dishes…
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Putting the “Well” in “Wellness”
Health and wellness products are everywhere. They take up shelves, pop up on TikTok and can create mass confusion. With all these “miracle” products, it…
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Stretching for the Soul
We all know that whether you’re waking up for an 8:00 a.m. class or after a late night out, getting out of bed sometimes can…
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What Your Hair has Been Through
Your mom still has your little strands of hair from your first haircut. They are yellow-blonde or dark brown or vibrant red. You remember it…
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Aging Like Fine Wine
There’s a stigma surrounding the golden years. As smile lines and crow’s feet deepen into (don’t say it) wrinkles, the urge to fill them with Botox deepens. This sets unrealistic expectations around aging; especially for women.
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Less is More: Slowing Down Your Day-to-Day Life
Life doesn’t have to move at sixty miles per hour. The endless responsibilities and deadlines can feel suffocating and often lead to burnout, stress and…
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