makeup

A Makeup Routine To Look Flawless in 10 Minutes or Less!

Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport

These seven products deserve a place in every busy person's daily morning routine.…

May 7, 2023

‘Euphoria’ Makeup Artist Donni Davy Proves She Can Bring It Again in Season 2

Anna Merlo, University of Queensland, Australia

The subtle designs of the artist play a huge part in the popular HBO show's aesthetic — and have subsequently influenced the aesthetic of Gen Z as well.…

February 22, 2022

The Creativity of Netflix’s ‘Glow Up’ Can Appeal to Makeup Artists and Non-Makeup Artists Alike

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

The reality show competition offers content that can entertain even those who know nothing about the art.…

October 9, 2021

How K-Pop Redefined Masculinity (But There’s Still a Long Way To Go)

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

Korean bands like H.O.T. and BTS have done a lot to normalize 'soft masculinity,' but South Korean culture as a whole remains patriarchal and heteronormative.…

September 16, 2021

James Charles Cannot Keep Getting Away With His Shameless Misdeeds

Ariana Quijano, Georgia State University

Social media is in an uproar after uncovering allegations that the beauty YouTuber sent sexually suggestive messages to minors.…

August 4, 2021

Illustration by Marlowe Pody for an article on the price of a clear face

The Price of a Clear Face: Glossier, Minimalist Beauty and More

Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park

Oftentimes, brands that pride themselves on being innovative and uplifting aren't all that great for you.…

December 4, 2020

Watching YouTube Apologies While Being Consumed by the Void

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

Saying sorry has become a staple on the video sharing website. Here's a ranking of some of the more famous ones.…

July 17, 2020

Illustration of three The Ordinary glass serum bottles.

The Ordinary Skincare Brand Is Sweeping the Internet, and I Tried It Out

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

Their incredibly affordable products have inspired cultlike devotion. The question is: Do they actually live up to the hype?…

June 3, 2020

Illustration of makeup for darker skin tones

Why Can’t the Makeup Industry Make Shades for Darker Skin Tones?

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

Darker people of color have long been ignored by makeup companies. But if those brands can make brown eyeshadows, they can make brown foundations.…

May 20, 2020

Clean beauty products are the future of makeup.

Green Is the New Black: What Switching to Clean Beauty Products Has Taught Me

Kali Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College

By ditching toxic ingredients, you’ll not only benefit your skin, but also your mind and the planet.…

February 18, 2020

It’s Time for Reality TV to ‘Glow Up’ With This Makeup Competition

Abby Webb, Rice University

Currently on Netflix, this BBC makeup contest revives a genre in dire need of revamping.…

January 3, 2020

7 Awesome Sustainable Gifts To Give This Holiday Season

Angel Zhu, University of California, Berkeley

Make someone happy while also helping out the environment.…

December 21, 2019

Beauty on a Budget: The Essential Makeup Guide for College Students

Angel Zhu, University of California, Berkeley

Staying fabulous and frugal is a hard balance to maintain. So, when you have to budget, keep in mind these cost-effective products.…

December 3, 2019

Is Jeffree Star and Shane Dawson’s Mini Controversy Palette Worth It?

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

We'll see if it lives up to the hype.…

November 25, 2019

Behind the Conspiracy Makeup Line Is a Tale of Influencers and Friendship

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

The story of the Shane Dawson and Jeffree Star collab gives a behind-the-scenes look at the beauty industry ... as well as two people becoming fast friends.…

November 16, 2019