Maria Del Russo
Maria is a freelance writer covering sex, relationships, beauty, and other lifestyle topics. Her writing has appeared in publications including Elle Magazine, Glamour, The Cut, The Washington Post, Glamour, InStyle, Gossamer, Man Repeller, Coveteur, Men's Health, Real Simple, and Playboy, where she also served as the magazine's Advisor for the spring 2019 issue. She has a biweekly newsletter, called Sunday Sauce, and her first book, Simple Acts of Love, was published in 2019 by Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. When she isn't writing, Maria loves traveling, cooking, rewatching The Sopranos, and painting watercolors. She lives in Brooklyn, by way of New Jersey.
(Trial Run)
My 32-Year-Old Undereyes Felt Like Paper Mâche Until I Used This Eye Cream
Bye bye, dryness.
(Hair)
NYFW Debuted The Most Sophisticated Chignon On The Runways This Season
They've got buns, hun.
(Makeup)
Statement Eyes Are The New Statement Lips At NYFW
You can't be too bright or too bold
(Makeup)
'90s Makeup Is Trending At NYFW But This Latest Version Has An Edgy Twist
You don't even need to be a makeup pro to pull it off.
(Skin)
NYFW Introduced A New Spin On TikTok's Clean Girl Aesthetic
Dewy, glowy skin FTW.
(Skin)
I Tried The Buzzy Baby Foot Peel & Was Taken Aback By My Results
Here’s what I’m adjusting for round two.
(Standing Appointment)
I Got A $150 Foot Facial & It Cured My Cracked Heels Almost Instantly
Turns out, walking multiple miles in sandals is a bad idea.
(Skin)
Everything You Need To Know About Cherry Angiomas
What exactly are those little red dots anyway?
(Hair)
I Kissed My Split Ends Goodbye For Good With This $30 Hair Treatment
Everything you need to know about bond builders.
(Hair)
So, Do People Even Care About Body Hair Anymore?
Letting your fuzz flourish isn't as subversive as it once was.
(Skin)
Bacne Scars Were Ruining My Life & Wardrobe — Until I Tried This Treatment
I’m a 32-year-old with 18-year-old skin issues.
(Shopping)
New To Vintage Shopping? Here’s What You Need To Know
Tips to help you *not* feel like you're cosplaying as a 1950s housewife.
(Fragrance)
This Cult-Favorite Perfume Sold Every 11 Seconds Last Year — And Now I Know Why
Ariana Grande, you win this round.
(Style)
I'm 32 & Rediscovering My Personal Style
The pandemic and a bad breakup put me in a real sartorial funk.
(Standing Appointment)
I Got Botox Injected Into My Jaw & It's Helped Me Sleep Better
Weird, I know, but hear me out...
(Hair)
Braids Are Back For NYFW F/W ‘22, But There’s A Twist
Plaits, please!
(Nails)
The Hottest Nail Color Trend For NYFW Is A Dramatic ‘90s Throwback
And there’s a shade for everyone.
(Makeup)
This Cool Girl Eyeshadow Look From NYFW F/W '22 Is Seriously Dreamy
Time to refresh your palette collection.
(Hair)
According To NYFW, It’s Time To Revisit This ‘90s Hair Accessory
Embellishments for days.
(Makeup)
Euphoria Eyeshadow Is Already Taking Over NYFW & It’s Major
Maddy Perez would be proud.
