Daisy Maldonado is Bustle’s beauty writer. Formerly an Associate Shopping Editor at Cosmopolitan, she has written extensively about the latest skincare innovations, reported from the front rows of fashion week, and curated in-depth shopping guides to help make buyer’s remorse obsolete. With over five years of experience, she’s contributed to a variety of publications such as Allure, Bustle, People, The Daily Beast, and more.
When she’s not writing, you can find her attempting to clean out her closet, planning her next trip, or listening to music with an iced latte in hand.
Beauty
Ready Or Not, ’80s Makeup Is Making A Maximalist Comeback
No leg warmers required.
Beauty
e.l.f. Just Dropped A Color Analysis Tool That'll Tell You Your Season
All you need is a selfie.
Celebrity Beauty
Selena Gomez Just Betrayed Her Disney Roots To Cure Her Acne
The best time to wear a SpongeBob pimple patch is all the time.
Beauty
Isima’s Curl Perfector Healed My Relationship With My Wavy Hair
Thank you, Shakira.
Celebrity Beauty
Dua Lipa Wore Baby Bangs & A Cone Bra On Her British 'Vogue' Cover
Making the case for cool-girl bridal beauty.
Beauty
"Guava Girl" Summer Is Here & It's Taking Over BeautyTok
A new fruit has entered the chat.
Celebrity Beauty
Hailey Bieber Says It's A "Lemon Drop Martini" Nail Summer
And so begins the hottest mani trend.
Celebrity Beauty
Cynthia Erivo’s Ethereal Tonys Glow Was Inspired By Her Dress
She is beauty, she is grace.
Beauty
6 Summer 2025 Blush Trends That Will Take Over Your FYP
Your face is your canvas.
Beauty
Can Cycle Syncing Your Skin Care Routine Improve Your Glow?
A hormone expert weighs in.
Nails
Summer's Biggest 2025 Nail Art Trends Just Wanna Have Fun
'Tis the season for bold, bright designs.
Beauty
May's 16 Most-Talked About Beauty Launches
It's hot girl skin care season.
Beauty
Bustle’s 2025 Beauty Icon Awards: The Boundary Breakers
These creators show what’s possible when inclusivity is intentional, not an afterthought.
Beauty
How Tower 28 Founder Amy Liu Turned Her Skin Insecurity Into A Safe Haven
“It’s always about going back to my purpose.”
Celebrity Beauty
e.l.f. Beauty Just Bought Hailey Bieber’s Rhode For $1 Billion
Bieber will also serve as strategic advisor to e.l.f.
Bustle Exclusive
Naturium’s Revealer Sulfur Body Wash Doubles As A Face Cleanser
The waitlist has officially opened.
Beauty
Cair’s Hair Detangler Makes Me Excited To Untangle My Knots
No more breakage.
Beauty
“Recession Hair” Isn’t What You Think It Is
The key? Embrace low-maintenance everything.
Celebrity Beauty
Selena Gomez's Spiky Bun Serves Angsty Y2K Vibes
Early 2000s realness.
Celebrity Beauty
Pamela Anderson Just Revisited Her Signature ’90s Makeup Look
#Pamcore forever.