
Marisa Petrarca
Marisa Petrarca is a writer and editor based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, specializing in beauty, wellness, fashion, and lifestyle. She previously served as the Senior Beauty and Fashion Editor at Grazia USA and Beauty and Style Editor at Us Weekly. Her expertise spans breaking beauty news, shopping roundups, product reviews, and explainer articles on popular topics in skin, makeup, and aesthetics. Her work has been featured in PS, Cosmopolitan, Allure, NewBeauty, InStyle, and The Zoe Report, among others. Marisa holds a bachelor's degree in English literature from Wagner College. Follow her on Instagram @Marisa Petrarca.
Latest articles by Marisa Petrarca
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My Brutal Dry Patches Disappeared After Testing This Dermatologist-Beloved Serum
30,000+ five star reviews don't lie.
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Everyone With Flawless Glass Skin Swears by This Under-the-Radar K-Beauty Brand
I put the top contenders to the test.
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This Winter, Say Goodbye to Cherry Red and Hello to Moody Mulberry
Celebrity colorists reveal the top shades of the season.
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This Winter, the Glossy Skin Era Is Ending—Meet Its Chic Successor
The season's best new makeup trends are arguably way more wearable.
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It's Official—I'm Ditching Brown Nail Polish for This Trendy Animal Print Design
Chic and subtle.
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My 65-Year-Old Mom Swears By This Night Cream for Mature Skin
Fine lines plumped overnight.
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My TSA-Approved Hair Tools Deserve Their Own Frequent Flyer Miles
Here are the curling irons, wavers, multi-stylers—and more—that are perfect for travel.
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Consider This My Love Letter to Glycolic Acid Cleansers
My skin is bright and acne-free.
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I Was Loyal to My Body Lotion for a Decade—Then I Found This Luxe Alternative
Dull, dry skin doesn't stand a chance.
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This $33 K-Beauty Treatment Is an Espresso Shot for New Hair Growth
One use and you’ll understand.
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I Spent My Trip to Paris Asking What Fragrance French Women Really Wear
From luxe staples to niche finds.
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Uh, Is It Normal to Break Out After a Facial?
Allow the dermatologists to explain.
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New York City It Girls Are Already Wearing This Controversial Fall Makeup Trend on Repeat
And it's not even NYFW.
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Every Stylish Woman I Know Is Already Wearing This Fall Nail Trend
One glimpse and you'll be DM'ing your nail tech.
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Dark Circles? Puffiness? There's an Under-Eye Mask for That
These 12 picks are editor-tested and dermatologist-approved.
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Your Split Ends Called—They’re Begging for This Nourishing, Shine-Boosting Hair Oil
Zero frizz in sight.
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You Don't Have to Fly Across the Globe to Get Your Hands on My Favorite, Under-$20 French Pharmacy Staple
Instant hydration.
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I Forced My KP Into Retirement This Summer Courtesy of This $20 Drugstore Lotion
No chicken skin here.
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Can You Bottle Pheromones? The Proof Is In My Dating History
Subtle. Sexy. Addictive.
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If My Skin Could Talk, It Would Beg for Aloe Gel
Sunburns and razor bumps, handled.
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I Ditched My Crusty Makeup Wipes for These Incredibly Gentle (And Affordable) Cleansing Balms
My eyelashes are eternally grateful.
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My Perfect Summer Fragrance Bottles Sun-Kissed Skin and a Seaside Breeze
Pure bliss.
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Trust Me, It's Time to Start Using Niacinamide—Your Skin Texture Will Thank You
Also: how to pronounce it without second-guessing.
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Stylish New Yorkers Are Lining Up for This Very Low-Key Summer Haircut
Taking a page out of Hailey Bieber's book.
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Ingrown Hairs Are the Bane of My Existence—Here’s What Actually Helps
Bumps, be gone.
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K-Beauty Experts Agree—This Is the Most Important Step In a Glow-Boosting Skincare Routine
Editor-vetted products, right this way.
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Sabrina Carpenter and Zendaya Both Swear By This Easy, Air-Dry Trick
Booking my salon appointment as we speak.
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