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For an article on Dramageddon and Sistergeddon YouTube controversies, five pink-tinted figures wipe tears (from left: Tati Westbrook, Nikita Dragun, Shane Dawson, Laura Lee, and James Charles). They are cropped together in a box that mimics a YouTube video box, with the text "We're Sorrry!!!!! :,(((((" and "1,000,000 views" and "Nov 7, 2018".

Dramageddon: The Controversy That Broke YouTube

What could some catty drama from beauty influencers shows us about the shift in modern parasocial relationships? A lot...…

November 28, 2023

In this article about growing old, a woman in a green dress with signs of aging on her skin sits behind a table.

Aging: A Curse or a Miracle?

Isabelle Brookshire, Whittier College

The pursuit of physical beauty does not define one's worth or the essence of who they are.…

August 11, 2023

An image with an array of products for someone's makeup routine.

A Makeup Routine To Look Flawless in 10 Minutes or Less!

Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport

These seven products deserve a place in every busy person's daily morning routine.…

May 7, 2023

Main character syndrome is illustrated by a spotlighted book with blank pages in the place of a movie theater screen, suspended in front of an audience.

Main Character Syndrome and the Beauty of ‘Performance’

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

The popular idea that we are all writing our own stories may seem self-centered, but it can inspire us all to act gracefully.…

July 25, 2021

illustration of a woman surrounded by k-beauty products and bubbles on a pink background

7 Weird K-Beauty Skincare Products That Actually Work

Sophie N. Munoz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Ingredients like donkey milk and egg yolk extract may seem strange at first, but they have myriad benefits to the skin.…

February 22, 2021

Illustration of a woman with light skin in an article about the skin lightening cream, Fair & Lovely

Fair and Lovely Skin Whitening Cream Is Perpetuating Colorism

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

The skin whitening cream perpetuates the notion that lighter skin is better than darker skin.…

July 29, 2020

Watching YouTube Apologies While Being Consumed by the Void

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

Saying sorry has become a staple on the video sharing website. Here's a ranking of some of the more famous ones.…

July 17, 2020

Illustration of woman using Overtone conditioner

I Tried oVertone, the Trendy Color Conditioner, so You Don’t Have To

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

Is it the way for easy, at-home hair coloring, or will you just end up disappointed?…

March 11, 2020

Clean beauty products are the future of makeup.

Green Is the New Black: What Switching to Clean Beauty Products Has Taught Me

Kali Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College

By ditching toxic ingredients, you’ll not only benefit your skin, but also your mind and the planet.…

February 18, 2020

Jeffree Star Had an Incredible November: Is It Thanks to Shane Dawson?

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

After the Conspiracy palette sold out, many fans of Dawson now seem to be turning to Star for further inspiration.…

December 7, 2019

Behind the Conspiracy Makeup Line Is a Tale of Influencers and Friendship

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

The story of the Shane Dawson and Jeffree Star collab gives a behind-the-scenes look at the beauty industry ... as well as two people becoming fast friends.…

November 16, 2019

Shane Dawson becoming a better businessman illustration by Alice Yuan

Shane Dawson Is Becoming a Better Businessman and Here’s Why

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

From his documentary series to his new makeup line, we're seeing a new, more confident Shane.…

November 3, 2019

Jeffree Star in Shane Dawson's new documentary "The Beautiful World of Jeffree Star"

Shane Dawson Snatches the Crown in His Latest Documentary Series

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

The confirmation of the YouTuber's makeup palette have fans waiting in anticipation.…

October 7, 2019

A Breakdown of the Many Refinery 29 YouTube Series

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

They’ve got content and series aplenty……

August 13, 2019

How to Know If a Pixie Cut Is Right for You

Sophie Westergren, Ithaca College

Is it going to look good? How will I grow it out? Everything you need to know before you make the big chop.…

August 7, 2019

The 6 Unknown Beauty YouTubers You Should Be Watching

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

Sometimes smaller is better.…

July 8, 2019

How to Become a Makeup Influencer: A Q&A with an Aspiring Makeup Artist

Morgan Thomas, Baylor University

It's easy to feel lost in the beauty community, but there's room for everyone.…

June 30, 2019

5 Reasons Why Jaclyn Hill Is an Influence Inside and Outside the Beauty World

Tori Ihnen, Fort Hays State University

There's more to Hill than first meets the smoky eye.…

June 25, 2018

Bye Bye Bikinis, Hello Inner Beauty?

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Now, finally, the Miss America pageant can finally be about the contestants' personalities.…

June 6, 2018

Model Arcadio Del Valle Promotes Self-Love at 400 Pounds

Selena Lundy, Grand Valley State University

It doesn't what size you are, as long as you are confident AF. Arcadio Del Valle is a plus-sized model making his way through fashion with this philosophy.…

March 31, 2018

A Brief History on Why Black Beauty Has Been Pushed Aside

Maahfio Otchere, Villanova University

It's not pretty.…

November 14, 2017

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