Issa Lish Feels Naked Without Eyeliner
As a member of Alexander Wang’s New York gang, 19-year-old model Issa Lish embodies the cool, upscale-streetwear look of the moment. Here, she reveals her low-key beauty routine, from a minimal workout regime to cutting off her hair when it’s damaged.
Your look in three words: Natural. Edgy. Unique.
Five-minute routine: Apply eyeliner, a little bit of powder, and fix my bangs.
Never leave the house without: A little bit of eyeliner—I feel naked if I’m not wearing it!
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Kate Moss “Crème de la Mer.”
“Piece of Kate” photographed by Craig McDean, styled by Olivier Rizzo; W Magazine May 2015.
Meghan Collison “MAC Studio Fix Powder.”
“Garden of Eden” photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, styled by Alex White; W Magazine February 2008.
Riley Montana “Moisturizer is a must, it keeps my skin looking fresh.”
“Pop!” photographed by Richard Burbridge, styled by Felicia Garcia-Rivera; W Magazine November 2014.
Lara Stone “L’Oréal Youth Code BB Cream Illuminator.”
“From Here to Eternity” photographed by Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, styled by Alex White; W Magazine May 2009.
Saskia de Brauw “Argan oil.”
“Living Large” photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, styled by Edward Enninful; W Magazine September 2012.
Caroline Trentini “YSL Touche Eclat Concealer, eyebrow brush, and rosewater spray.”
“Sculpture Garden” photographed by Willy Vanderperre, styled by Panos Yiapanis; W Art May 2015.
Daria Werbowy “Lancome Hypnose mascara and argan oil.”
“Super Normal Super Models” photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, styled by Edward Enninful; W Magazine September 2014.
Herieth Paul “Serum, exfoliator, tinted moisturizer, mascara, and eye cream.”
“Giving Lip” photographed by Julia Noni, styled by Felicia Garcia-Rivera; W Magazine April 2015.
Jourdan Dunn “Akasha Spa at Café Royal, Rodial Glamoxy Snake Mask, and all SKII products.”
“One Shoe Fits All” photographed by Mel Bles, styled by Jack Borkett; W Magazine March 2015.
Aline Weber “Face wash, sunscreen, moisturizer, and a lip balm!”
“American Dreamin’” photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, styled by Alex White; W Magazine December 2008.
Beauty from the inside out: “A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts it will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” –Roald Dahl
Exercise regime: I usually don’t work out that often, but sometimes I go to the gym when I want to get some energy out of my system. I like to dance, and I walk pretty much everywhere.
Cleanse or not: NO.
Beauty essentials: 24 hour K Palette tattoo eyeliner, NARS powder, and Dior lip glow.
Skincare secret: Drink water!!!! And sleep.
Hair remedy: Argan oil or caviar mask… and if it gets really damaged I chop it off.
Fragrance of choice: Tom Ford Jasmine Rouge.
Best advice from mom: Be happy for no reason, it shows.
Best advice from the pros: Always take your makeup off before you go to bed, especially mascara.
Beauty icons: My mom.
