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Washington Square News

Fringe Fall 2019

Fringe Fall 2019

November 7, 2019

"The first thought that popped into my head the moment I opened the color stick was that it looked like a giant crayon." The writer describes her experience using the popular Milk lip and cheek stick. (Staff Illustration by Min Ji Kim)

Mediocre MILK Makeup

Despite MILK Makeup Lip + Cheek’s cult following online, it simply didn’t live up to the hype.
Madison San Miguel, Contributing Writer October 17, 2019

In the world of dewy complexions and multi-use products, MILK Makeup is one of those beauty brands that everyone knows and loves. With its minimalistic packaging and exceptional...

Sosena Bekele, a Steinhardt sophomore and founder of Lash Fantasy. (Photo courtesy Sosena Bekele)

Sophomore Fosters Empowerment With Dorm Lash Business

Sosena Bekele has been doing lash extensions since high school, and now she’s making a profit out of her dorm.
Elif Kesikbas, Staff Writer September 30, 2019

Doesn’t everyone want big, full, bold lashes? While many turn to mascara daily to achieve the look, once makeup remover hits the eye, the effect disappears.  Steinhardt sophomore...

From Origins to Glossier, a myriad of used-up skincare and makeup items are scattered across a table. Our staff delves into which empties they loved, and others they wouldn’t use again. (Staff Photo by Elaine Chen)

Culture Desk Empties

Completed by Culture is a series where the beauty-loving culture editors dish on the products they’ve managed to finish.

If you’re as beauty-obsessed as we are, you probably know that it’s actually really hard to finish a product, especially if you’re constantly trying new things. But when...

First-year Gallatin student and YouTuber Lucy McFadin poses at Washington Square Park. (Photo by Taylor Krase)

The Juggling Act of First-Year Lucy McFadin’s Life

As if a full class schedule wasn’t enough, YouTube and Instagram personality Lucy McFadin balances her influencer career with her academic career.
Jordana Bornstein, Contributing Writer September 17, 2019

Being forced to produce a fun fact about yourself on the first day of class causes most college students at least a little anxiety. Not only is stating your name, hometown and...

Fringe Spring 2019 | One Last Dance

Fringe Spring 2019 | One Last Dance

This issue is an ode to the moments that only fashion can capture: the awkward photo shoots, the first dances and the unforgettable memories.
Carol Lee, Beauty & Style Editor April 24, 2019

Some students used to wear makeup every day in high school but choose not to after they came to college. (Photo by Jennifer Kang)

Students Call it Quits on Makeup

No makeup, no problem.
Joyce Shin, Contributing Writer April 24, 2019

Whether we want it to happen or not, being a college student forces us to give up aspects of our old lifestyles, whether it’s a healthy diet, regular sleep or makeup. As a Sephora...

A man recieves a FaceGym facial. A skin treatment supposed to be a "workout for your face". (Photo by Tomer Keysar)

Face the Facts: Face Gym Is Too Expensive

“It’s not a facial. It’s a workout.”
Teresa Zhang, Contributing Writer March 5, 2019

Students who grind at the gym may live by the motto, never skip leg day. But what about face day? While there are workouts created to target many different areas of the body,...

(Photo by Justin Park)

Building Your Skincare Routine From Scratch

How to make your skin happy in four simple steps.
Valerie Stepanova, Staff Writer February 28, 2019

As we swim — or sink, rather — in the sea of skincare products available to us, someone who has never deciphered the language of the skincare world might be confused. Where...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

This Year, Take a Look at Your Daily Routine

NYU students’ beauty and style resolutions for 2019.
Taylor Jeffries, Staff Writer January 31, 2019

Despite recent pushback against the notion of New Year’s resolutions, the less cynical among us continue to dream up better versions of themselves each Jan. 1. For some, that...

Chanel Atelier, a new beauty store in Soho, Jan. 25, New York City (Staff Photo by Alina Patrick).

Chanel Opens the Ultimate Chic Beauty Destination

The chic beauty workshop that we’ve all been waiting for comes courtesy of Chanel’s newest project.
Carol Lee, Beauty & Style Editor January 28, 2019

Nestled in the depths of SoHo on 120.5 Wooster St., the brand new Atelier Beauté Chanel opened at exactly 12 p.m. on Jan. 25 to little fanfare. The opening hadn’t been aggressively...

A woman wears coral earmuffs in the streets of SoHo, New York. (Photo by Jorene He)

Living Coral Splashes Into 2019

Coral is making a comeback.
Bella Gil, Staff Writer January 28, 2019

The ultimate authority on color, paint brand Pantone, recently named Living Coral the 2019 Color of the Year. The bright orange-pink hue is a stark contrast with last year’s...