Marisa Petrarca

Summary

Marisa Petrarca is a New York City-based style and beauty editor at Us Weekly. Previously, she worked at makeup.com and skincare.com, where she reviewed products, profiled industry leaders and stayed on top of beauty news and trends. Her passions include swatching lipsticks, seeing what celebrities are up to on the ‘gram and face misting like her life depends on it.

Work or writing background leading to expertise

Marisa began her career at L’Oréal‘s makeup.com and skincare.com, based out of POPSUGAR, where she combined her creative writing skills with her SEO expertise to help grow the brand’s audiences and capture consumers. Other places her work has appeared include POPSUGAR, StyleCaster, Domino Magazine, Guest of a Guest and more.

Education

Marisa graduated from Wagner College in 2017 with a degree in English.

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Proof Kristen Bell Stuns Without a Stitch of Makeup

Kristen Bell looks fabulous in full glam, but she looks equally as stunning makeup-free. With perfectly plump, radiant skin and naturally shapely brows, the 40-year-old mom of two undeniably was blessed with great genes. But in addition to some stellar genetics, the Veronica Mars star is also diligent about taking care of her skin, which […]

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Kylie Jenner's BFF Stassie Shows Off Her Curves in a Savage x Fenty Corset

Celebs are obsessed with Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty lingerie! To prove it, Us Weekly’s Stylish has rounded up a list of A-listers who can’t get enough of the confidence-boosting brand. The “Shut Up and Drive” hitmaker unveiled the highly anticipated line in May 2018, following the incredible success of her disruptive makeup brand, Fenty Beauty. […]

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Rock Temporary Tats That Are Crazy Hot

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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Rock Temporary Tats That Are Crazy Hot

Hollywood’s hottest love to get inked, so they frequently pay visits to the industry’s most sought-after artists to upgrade their canvases. But occasionally, celebs change things up by teasing fans with temporary designs that disappear just days after their debut. From the red carpet to the covers of glossy magazines, the biggest names in television, […]

Kim Kardashian, Kelly Ripa and More Stars Dress as 'Tiger King' Cast

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Kim Kardashian, Kelly Ripa and More Stars Dress as 'Tiger King' Cast

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See the Super-Cool Campaign the WNBA Players Shot While in 'the Bubble'

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See the Super-Cool Campaign the WNBA Players Shot While in 'the Bubble'

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Kim Zolciak Daughter Brielle Biermann Lip Filler

Kim Zolciak Has the Most Radiant Complexion in This Makeup-Free Video

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Why January Jones Pours Beer Into Her Bath

Why January Jones Pours Beer Into Her Bath

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Amanda Stanton Looks Off the Charts in a Yellow Bikini

Amanda Stanton Looks Off the Charts in a Yellow Bikini

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Dua Lipa Slays in This Itty Bitty Bright Bikini

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Stars Are Actually Planning on Wearing PJs to the 2020 Emmys

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Proof That Masks Are the Hottest Accessory at the Venice Film Festival

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Proof That Masks Are the Hottest Accessory at the Venice Film Festival

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Jessica Simpson’s Children Star in Her New Fashion Campaign

Jessica Simpson’s Daughters Star in Her New Fashion Campaign: Pics

It doesn’t get much cuter than Jessica Simpson and her children. Proving our point, the 40-year-old’s fashion brand just released its latest campaign images, starring the designer and her daughters. Jessica Simpson Style shared the images via Instagram on Wednesday, September 2. In the pics, the mom poses with her daughters: 8-year-old Maxwell Drew Johnson […]

Demi Lovato Surprises Fans With New Butterfly Neck Tattoo

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Demi Lovato Surprises Fans With New Butterfly Neck Tattoo: Pic

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Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty Is Here!

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Rumer Willis Channels Kim Kardashian in the New Skims Campaign: Pics

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Rumer Willis Channels Kim Kardashian in the New Skims Campaign: Pics

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Cardi B and Kulture Are Mother-Daughter Goals With Matching Birkin Bags

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Cardi B and Kulture Are Mother-Daughter Goals With Matching Birkin Bags

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10 Beauty Products You Need From Ulta Beauty’s 21 Days of Beauty Sale

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10 Beauty Products You Need From Ulta Beauty’s 21 Days of Beauty Sale

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Venus Williams Gives Us the Deets on Her New Collection

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NFL Star Patrick Mahomes Proposes With Jaw-Drop-Worthy Engagement Ring: Pic

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NFL’s Patrick Mahomes Proposes to Brittany Matthews: See the Ring!

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