
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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9 Nontoxic Self-Tanners That Deliver Glowier Results Than the Actual SunYour best bronze yet.
By Alyssa Brascia
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How to Choose the Best Flat Iron so You Don't Damage the Eff Out of Your Hair7 options for different hair types and budgets.
By Shawna Hudson
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That's It—Kylie Jenner Just Confirmed the Chicest Manicure Trend We've Seen All SpringHonestly, it's so Coachella coded.
By Alyssa Brascia
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Gel! Acrylics! Dip! Your One-Stop Shop for Every Type of Manicure to Know in 2026Nail literacy for all.
By Alyssa Brascia
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According to Pinterest, Every It Girl Is Sporting This Chic, Versatile Manicure This SpringHop on this insider trend while it's still early.
By Alyssa Brascia
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I Polled 15+ Celebrity Makeup Artists: 11 Drugstore Products They Agree Are Better Than Luxury BuysIt's saving season.
By Alyssa Brascia
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It's Official: I've Never Achieved '90s Volume Faster Than With This Overlooked, Old-School ProductThe secret to supermodel hair.
By Alyssa Brascia
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Forget Glazed Nails—My Friends and I Keep Asking for This Better-Than-Chrome Mani Right NowRed carpet approved.
By Alyssa Brascia
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Feral, Campy, and Full of References: Jessie Buckley's On-Screen Makeup Artist Breaks Down The Bride!Including a limited-edition Pat McGrath collaboration.
By Alyssa Brascia
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I'm Not Engaged, But That Won't Stop Me From Saving These 15 Stunning Wedding Makeup LooksI'm saying "I do" to these.
By Kaitlyn McLintock
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I Thought Easter Nails Were Tacky Until I Saw These 9 Elevated, Effortlessly Chic DesignsYou’ll want to bring these pics to your next nail appointment.
By Alyssa Brascia
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According to Manicurists and My IG Feed, Mixed Berry Nails Will Be on the Chicest Hands This SpringA healthy dose of color.
By Alyssa Brascia
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Married Olympians Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall Share a Whole Lot More Than Gold MedalsThe track-and-field star gives us a glimpse into her skincare routine.
By Alyssa Brascia
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These Makeup Removers Dissolve Stubborn Makeup So Fast You'll Think It's MagicBecause wearing waterproof mascara shouldn't be this much of a struggle.
By Alyssa Brascia
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I Hardly Reach For Black Mascara Anymore—11 Brown Formulas That Transformed My Natural GlamYour lashes but better.
By Alyssa Brascia