
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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Experts Agree: Your Nail Appointment This May Should Include These Indulgent, In-Demand ShadesFrom rich, inky shades to hard-candy hues.
By Alyssa Brascia
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I Have a Knack for Spotting Nail Trends Before They're Cool—This Edgy Design Is UpA fresh take on polka dots.
By Alyssa Brascia
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Notes of Sea Breeze and Open Water—19 Aquatic Perfumes That Smell Like Summer ShoresDive on in.
By Alyssa Brascia
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Calling All Brides and Nail Minimalists: Laufey's Met Gala Manicure Will Be Your New ReferenceShe gave this celeb-loved trend a chic spring twist.
By Alyssa Brascia
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The 2026 Met Gala Proved That Beauty Is Art—Every Glamorous Look We're Swooning OverHang them in the Louvre.
By Alyssa Brascia
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Sequins, Sweat, and Champagne—This Editor-Beloved Perfume Is the Fragrance Equivalent of a NYC Party GirlThe newest It scents on the scene.
By Alyssa Brascia
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I Shoved Spring Into a Suitcase—Every Beauty and Fashion Staple I Packed for L.A., Miami, and Palm SpringsHow I tailor my look for different locations without losing personal style.
By Alyssa Brascia
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I Have Sensitive Skin, and These Are the Only Gentle, Soothing Sunscreens I TrustFrom Australian skincare picks to budget-friendly drugstore buys.
By Alyssa Brascia
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From 1981 to 2025, These Met Gala Beauty Looks Are the Undisputed Best of All TimeThey're our favourite references, baby.
By Alyssa Brascia
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Remember Jelly Shoes? This Juicy Manicure Is the '90s-Inspired Nail EquivalentOoey-gooey and oh so fabulous.
By Alyssa Brascia
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From 1981 to 2025, These Met Gala Beauty Looks Are the Undisputed Best of All TimeThey're our favorite references, baby.
By Alyssa Brascia
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My Spring Beauty Restock Is Entirely on Sale—Everything I'm Shopping for $384With deals up to 51% off.
By Alyssa Brascia
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The Secret Drugstore Blushes That Rival 10 High-End FavoritesAffordable and stunning.
By Erin Jahns
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Behind the Beauty: Every Secret Glam Detail You Missed From Euphoria Season 3Plus, an analysis of *that* wedding scene.
By Alyssa Brascia
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I Usually Cringe at Powder Foundations, But These Soft-Blurring Formulas Left Me SpeechlessAirbrushed skin coming right up.
By Alyssa Brascia