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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

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 Feb 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...

(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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 9, 2017
In the Fall 2017 edition of Fringe, our Beauty & Style team takes a look at the changing face of the beauty industry.
The combination of coffee and pumpkin is a great exfoliant for your skin and fall is the perfect time to treat yourself with an invigorating facial.

Fall Beauty DIYs to Spice Things Up

Tyler Crews, Contributing Writer Oct 3, 2017
Spice up your skincare and beauty routine with these fall-inspired DIY recipes.
Rituals Cosmetics’ Rituals of Sakura body rice scrub — a quick and convenient alternative to the Indonesian Lulur, or exfoliating rice paste, trend.

Around the World in Three Beauty Trends

Thomas Chou, Staff Writer Apr 13, 2017
These international beauty and skincare trends can freshen up your daily routine.
Does a higher price tag equal better quality? Sometimes it’s worth spending more on certain products than others.

Beauty Economics 101: Spend or Skimp?

Pamela Jew, Staff Writer Mar 2, 2017
Having trouble deciding between beauty brands? WSN shows you which products are worth the splurge!

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