Marisa Petrarca
Marisa Petrarca is a contributing beauty writer for Cosmopolitan.com. In the rare case that she’s not working on a story, you can find her testing new makeup, skin, or hair launches, binge-watching bad reality TV, or diligently working (but failing) to get her inbox to zero. Her work has appeared on The Zoe Report, POPSUGAR, and GRAZIA USA, among others. Follow her on Instagram for corgi photos and shameless self-promotion.
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Latest from Marisa Petrarca
12 Best Glycolic Acid Cleansers (Tested & Reviewed for 2023)
Plus, all the need-t0-know info on glycolic acid cleansers from three expert dermatologists.
15 Best Drugstore Eye Creams, Tested and Reviewed for 2024
Just look at the thousands of glowing 5-star reviews for proof.
13 Best At-Home Red-Light-Therapy Tools to Try (Tested and Reviewed for 2024)
I tested all those $$$ LED masks—here’s what’s worth it.
13 Best Ferulic Acid Serums for Brighter Skin, According to Dermatologists
Not sure what ferulic acid even does? Keep reading.
Alpha Hydroxy Acid for Skin: How to Apply AHAs to Brighten and Smooth
Want literal strangers to compliment your skin? Read this.
Face Fillers: Your 2022 Guide to the Cost, the Before-and-Afters, and the Pain
Consider this your no-bullsh*t breakdown on all things filler.
Lip Piercings: Your Guide to Pain, Aftercare, and Cost in 2021
Two professional piercers break it down.
How to Clean Makeup Brushes: A Step-by-Step Guide According to Experts
Because your skin is begging you to *finally* do the damn thing.
