Marissa DeSantis

Marissa DeSantis is a contributing commerce beauty writer for Bustle Digital Group, creating shoppable content for Bustle, Elite Daily, and The Zoe Report. Additionally, she is a freelance writer covering a range of topics including beauty, wellness, fashion, entertainment, and dance. Marissa's bylines have appeared digitally and in print for publications such as Teen Vogue, InStyle, Allure, and Dance Magazine. She has a bachelor's degree in communications and journalism from Rider University, where she got her editorial start interning in the beauty closet at Lucky Magazine. When she isn't sat at the computer writing, Marissa can be found planning for her next trip, eating her way through every pasta dish in NYC (and everywhere else, tbh), or adding to the beauty products and records that have essentially taken over her apartment.

You can follow Marissa on Twitter and Instagram @marissdesantis and learn more about her work on her LinkedIn.

Shopping

75 Bougie Gifts With Amazing Reviews That Are So Damn Cheap

Your official guide to finding the perfect gift.

By Tanisha Pina and Marissa DeSantis

Beauty

Bath & Body Works’ Just Dropped Their Long-Awaited Holiday Collection — Here’s What’s New This Year

‘Tis the season for festive fragrances.

By Marissa DeSantis

Shopping

The Clock Is Ticking On The Most Buzzed-About Laser Sale Of The Season — Here’s What You Need To Know

Laser hair removal, Clear + Brilliant, and more — all on sale for a limited time only.

By Marissa DeSantis

Shopping

50 Easy Little Tweaks That Instantly Make You Look Hotter

Tips and tricks that’ll give you a confidence boost — fast.

By Marissa DeSantis

Shopping

The Skin Care Gadget Of The Year Just Went On Sale — Snag 25% Off Before It’s Gone

Now’s the time to get your hands on the buzziest beauty gadget of the moment.

By Marissa DeSantis

Shopping

55 Shockingly Clever Things That Make You Look Hotter For So Cheap

Instant glow-boosters, spicy accessories, stay-all-day makeup, and so much more.

By Marissa DeSantis

Shopping

The Scents Of The Season Are Officially Here — Bath & Body Works’ New Fall Collection Is Pure Cozy Vibes

Pumpkin spice and everything nice.

By Marissa DeSantis

Beauty

This 3-Step System Is The Key To More Expensive-Looking Hair — & It’s Powered By A Surprising Herb

Achieve a healthier texture and richer color with Tara’s three-step hair system.

By Marissa DeSantis

Beauty

This Drugstore Styling Product Has Taken TikTok By Storm Because Of Its “Glass Hair” Effects

Say hello to more good hair days.

By Marissa DeSantis

Shopping

These Weird Things Actually Made Me Look So Much Better In Just Minutes

Beauty boosters and wardrobe hacks that’ll get you out the door quickly.

By Marissa DeSantis

Beauty

The Enduring Appeal Of Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Hyaluronic Serum — & Why Celebs Can’t Get Enough

10 years ago, the celeb-loved serum put the now-ubiquitous ingredient on the map.

By Marissa DeSantis

Beauty

This Dentist-Developed Brand Sends Custom Teeth Whitening Kits To Your Home — For Less Than $30

Finally: an affordable, personalized way to get a brighter smile — no trip to the dentist’s office required.

By Marissa DeSantis

Shopping

65 Cheap Things With Near-Perfect Reviews That Make You Look So Freaking Good

Budget-friendly finds from Amazon that will make you look and feel amazing.

By Marissa DeSantis

Beauty

This Cherry-Infused Body Care Line Is The Key To Glowing Skin From Neck To Toe

Time to amp up your body care game.

By Marissa DeSantis

Shopping

What Cheap, Easy Tricks Make You Look Way Better? Here Are Our Fave Answers

Beauty tips from the best in the biz.

By Marissa DeSantis

Beauty

This Derm-Founded Brand Just Launched A Retinol Serum That Offers All The Benefits Without The Downsides

Super-powered serums for your eyes and face.

By Marissa DeSantis

Beauty

This Revolutionary New Serum Is Powered By Bees — & Beauty Editors Are Obsessed

Turns out, honey is more than just delicious.

By Marissa DeSantis

Beauty

This Derm-Loved Brand Just Dropped A Revolutionary New SPF For Sensitive Skin

EltaMD has done it again.

By Marissa DeSantis

Shopping

Shockingly Cheap & Easy Things That Dramatically Improve How You Look

Little effort, big results.

By Marissa DeSantis

Beauty

This TikTok-Viral Beauty Brand Just Launched The Setting Powder To End All Setting Powders

Meet Wonderskin’s FYP Filter Powder.

By Marissa DeSantis