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.
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Glowing skin, coming right up.
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The influencer-loved brand does it again.
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It’s too good to gatekeep.
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Simple, safe, and luxurious.
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Just in time for beach season.
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Your favorite dry shampoo just got a major upgrade.
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Smoother skin, right this way.
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The Best Fashion & Beauty Gifts For Moms
Little luxuries they actually want.
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Next-level skin care, right at home.
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This New Beauty Supplement Contains Everything You Need For Healthier Hair, Skin, & Nails
Plus, we’ll let you in on how to save.
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Medical-grade skin care made easy.
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And here’s what to do instead.
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The 40 Weirdest, Most Genius Beauty Products With Near-Perfect Amazon Reviews
Odd but brilliant, personified.
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The OG celebrity beauty brand.