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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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Put Down The Concealer, It’s Time To Accept Acne

Hiding blemishes won’t fix the real problem — how society thinks and talks about acne.
Kylie Smith, Columnist April 4, 2019

It feels like every time I have an important event to attend, I get a volcano-sized pimple on my face that is impossible to ignore. No amount of foundation and concealer will hide...

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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...

Dyanna Fleites-Cruz tries on a homemade face-mask, NYU also has many option for local retail facials.

Fancy Facials for a Fresh Face

Because your skin deserves it.
Celina Khorma, Staff Writer February 19, 2019

Start of the semester got you down? Weather that won’t make up its mind affecting your skin? Just need some self-care? All of the above? We’ve got you. Give your skin the...

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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...

As a rapidly growing, multi-billion dollar industry, cosmetics have become a centerpiece of American culture.

The Politics of Cosmetics

Jendayi Omowale, Staff Writer November 27, 2017
The Personal Care Products Act proposes the first change in cosmetic industry regulations since the 1930s. Read about how it may affect your daily makeup and skincare regimen.
Diving Into the Beauty Industry in 'More Than Skin Deep' Panel

Diving Into the Beauty Industry in ‘More Than Skin Deep’ Panel

Thomas Chou, Deputy Features Editor November 9, 2017
Several major figures in the beauty and skincare industry sat down for the "More Than Skin Deep" panel, hosted by Gallatin last month, where they discussed inclusivity, authenticity and the industry's evolution.
The Dark Side of Skin Lightening

The Dark Side of Skin Lightening

Kate Holland and Sophie Shaw November 9, 2017
The $10 billion industry promotes archaic and harmful beauty standards for people of color. NYU students discuss how these standards of beauty have and have not shifted in Asian communities.
NYU Beauty Beat

NYU Beauty Beat

Michaela Hoffman, Violet Vision Editor November 9, 2017
We asked a few NYU students about their personal beauty evolution and which beauty and skincare products they can't live without.
Mi-Anne Chan Chats Beauty

Mi-Anne Chan Chats Beauty

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor November 9, 2017
Refinery29 beauty writer and CAS alumna Mi-Anne Chan chatted about her time at NYU and being a fresh face in the media industry.
Fringe: Fall 2017

Fringe: Fall 2017

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor November 9, 2017
In the Fall 2017 edition of Fringe, our Beauty & Style team takes a look at the changing face of the beauty industry.