Twitch Streamers React to Valkyrae’s Involvement with Controversial Skincare Line
A number of Twitch streamers have responded to Valkyrae’s latest update on her partnership with the controversial skincare line RFLCT. The products are designed to prevent skin damage caused by blue light. However, there is conflicting evidence surrounding RFLCT’s claims.
The Story behind Valkyrae’s Partnership with RFLCT
In a deleted stream from yesterday, Valkyrae explained how her collaboration with RFLCT came about. She was approached by Ideavation Labs, the company behind RFLCT, and was asked if she was interested in collaborating on skincare products. The company conducted its own research on the effects of blue light, but Valkyrae learned last week that this research could not be made public.
What Other Streamers Have to Say
XQc’s Perspective
“If there’s an issue with the product and the fact-checking, that’s like her responsibility,” said xQc, the highest-earning solo streamer on Twitch. He emphasized that when you are associated with an organization or brand, it’s important to stand by them, even in challenging situations.
Hasan Piker’s Opinion
Hasan Piker addressed the claims made by RFLCT once again on his Twitch stream today. He stated that the available data on blue light is questionable at best. Piker also highlighted the conflict of interest when a product manufacturer conducts research to back up their marketing claims without peer review.
Mizkif’s Advice to Valkyrae
When Valkyrae started reading comments about the RFLCT controversy on Reddit during a live stream, Mizkif urged her to stop. He advised her to either refrain from responding to the comments or to release a concise response addressing the issue.
The RFLCT Controversy and Valkyrae’s Response
Initially, there was positive feedback when RFLCT was launched, with many streamers and influencers expressing their excitement. However, doubts soon arose regarding the effectiveness of RFLCT’s products in combating blue light. Streamers like Hasan Piker openly stated their skepticism about the claim that blue light damages the skin. Valkyrae eventually addressed the controversy and admitted that the criticism she faced was valid. She later deleted a stream video due to legal concerns.
Valkyrae clarified that she had seen the research conducted by Ideavation Labs and was initially impressed. However, she did not undergo any independent verification of the research before moving forward with the product development process. Valkyrae’s involvement with RFLCT was primarily focused on aspects such as product packaging and design.
Going forward, Valkyrae expressed her difficulty in being associated with something whose research cannot be disclosed. The controversy surrounding RFLCT’s claims remains unresolved.