
Alyssa Brascia
Alyssa Brascia is an associate beauty editor at Who What Wear specializing in makeup, nail, and fragrance content. As a self-taught makeup artist and perfume savant, Brascia has personally tested more than a thousand beauty products and services—from the hottest new eye shadow palette to the buzzy manicure currently sweeping social media—reporting live from New York Fashion Week or fresh from her latest doomscroll. She is based in New York City and has 3+ years of industry experience, with rivers of content spanning from multigenerational lipstick reviews to celebrity style roundups. Brascia graduated with a BS in apparel, merchandising, and design from Iowa State University and went on to serve as a staff shopping writer at People.com for more than 2.5 years. Her earlier work can be found at InStyle, Travel + Leisure, Shape, and more. When Brascia isn’t writing, researching, and testing new beauty products, you can find her watching the latest movie to generate Oscar buzz, taking a workout class with friends, or updating her wardrobe post-shopping spree in her beloved city.
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The SPF Aisle Hates to See Me Coming—12 Trustworthy Tinted Versions I Actually Sign Off On
Two dermatologists back me up.
By Alyssa Brascia
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Finally, I Found a Fragrance Brand That Matches My Witchy-Girl Energy
Utterly spellbinding.
By Alyssa Brascia
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My Friends Always Ask Me How I Get My Hair So Glossy—This Shine Treatment Is the Key
Plus, more glass-hair givers from $10.
By Alyssa Brascia
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Grab Your Coffee Mugs and Cable Knits—These Cozy Fragrances Are Practically Gilmore Girls–Approved
A scent for every preference.
By Alyssa Brascia
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I Wait All Year for October Prime Day—46 Amazon Beauty Buys Saving Me $821 This Fall
Deals start at $2.
By Alyssa Brascia
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Only Insiders Know the Best Amazon Beauty Buys Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days—15 to Shop Now, Not Later
Shark, Medicube, and more on sale from $8.
By Alyssa Brascia
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My 53-Year-Old Mom Can't Stop Texting Me About This Firming Serum: "My Skin Looks Good Without Makeup Now"
Plus, how it fared on my 25-year-old complexion.
By Alyssa Brascia
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I'm a Beauty Editor, and I Don't Believe in Overspending on Mascara—9 Under-$12 Tubes You'll Love
Here's your definitive guide.
By Kaitlyn McLintock
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We Found Them: The 7 Derm-Approved Vitamin C Serums That Don't Wreak Havoc on Sensitive Skin
There's something for even the pickiest skin.
By Shawna Hudson
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Actress Selma Blair on Legally Blonde Beauty Malfunctions, Jackie O Bangs, and Her Goldilocks Skin Savior
"My skin, once upon a time, was a mess."
By Alyssa Brascia
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Curtain Bangs Are Still Dominating the Trend Cycle—6 Must-Know Styling Tips
Straight from A-list hairstylists.
By Maya Thomas
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My Latest Obsession? This Offseason Nail Shade That Works With My Entire Wardrobe
A subtle way to play with color.
By Alyssa Brascia
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If You Know This Game-Changing Celebrity Makeup Hack, I'll Assume You Have Friends in High Places
Leave behind all kinds of discoloration.
By Katie Berohn
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Wool Trench Coats, Tailored Trousers, and These 13 Gothic Perfumes—the Editor Blueprint for a Dark Academia Fall
The perfect accessory.
By Alyssa Brascia
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Alert the Group Chat: Nordstrom Has So Many French Beauty Staples on Sale Right Now
Prices start at $10.
By Alyssa Brascia