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OPINION: Makeup for men shouldn’t be “normalized” – not for the reason you might think

Men using makeup has become more common, especially once public figures like James Charles – the first Cover Boy for Covergirl – popped up. While self-expression should be celebrated, normalizing makeup for men is a slippery slope into pressuring them to uphold yet another beauty standard. It also contributes to the division between men’s and women’s products. On Feb. 28, Stryx, a skincare company for men, posted a TikTok video … Continued

Makeup through the years

By JENNA BRAUN Long gone are the days where a woman seen wearing some makeup was perceived as a harlot. Back in the late 1800s and early 1900s, women scarcely wore makeup as it was seen by society as appropriate only for actresses, but often also seen on prostitutes. Truthfully, however, most women wore a little bit. They learned to excel at the “no-makeup” makeup look, appearing natural to the … Continued

Feel amazing with or without makeup

By ASHLEY NEQUEST The other day I had the pleasure of helping my friend, Jenna, with photos for her article on makeup trends throughout the decades. I spent an hour carefully picking colours and applying them to our model’s face, enhancing her beautiful eyes and straightening out the slight bend in her nose. Once I was finished we were all astounded with how amazing she looked. The model spent a … Continued

Hobby now a career

By NICOLE NEMETH While most little girls enjoy pretending to be princesses and playing house, Alissa Gee was drawn to ghouls and monsters. Her fascination with all things horror eventually led her to a creative career at Paul Jones Effects Studio Inc. just last year. “Ever since I was younger I have been interested in monsters and strange things, which later transitioned into liking horror movies,” Gee said. “My parents … Continued

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