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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shopping
What Cheap, Easy Tricks Make You Look Way Better? Here Are Our Fave Answers
Beauty tips from the best in the biz.
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.
Beauty
This Revolutionary New Serum Is Powered By Bees — & Beauty Editors Are Obsessed
Turns out, honey is more than just delicious.
Beauty
This Derm-Loved Brand Just Dropped A Revolutionary New SPF For Sensitive Skin
EltaMD has done it again.
Shopping
Shockingly Cheap & Easy Things That Dramatically Improve How You Look
Little effort, big results.
Beauty
This TikTok-Viral Beauty Brand Just Launched The Setting Powder To End All Setting Powders
Meet Wonderskin’s FYP Filter Powder.
Beauty
Dua Lipa Swears By These Products For Healthy, Glowing Skin
Including the eye patches she “can’t live without.”
Beauty
Struggling With Eczema? According To A Derm, This Steroid-Free Treatment Can Help
Beauty
This Super-Charged New Snail Mucin Cream Is The Secret To Smooth, Bouncy Skin
Glowy skin, right this way.
Beauty
This Buy-One-Get-One Beauty Sale Allows You To Save *Big* On Next-Level Skin Care Technology
It’s the most wonderful deal of the year.
Beauty
This Iconic Y2K Brand Has Finally Forayed Into Skin Care — & It's The Perfect Gift For The Holidays
Shaving just go so much more fun.
Beauty
Turns Out, There's A Cute Way To Treat Breakouts — & It'll Only Cost You $10
Stop dreading your next zit.
Shopping
15 Exquisite Fashion & Beauty Gifts That Are Anything But Ordinary
Wow-worthy gifts at every price point.
Shopping
22 Trendy, Stylish Gifts That Will Impress The Hell Out Of People
From the cheap and cheerful to the extra special.
Wellness
Wellness Girlies: Meet Your New Favorite Line For Better Sleep, Reduced Stress, Increased Focus, & More
Say hello to Nu Skin’s MYND360 collection.
Beauty
Easy Tricks To Make Yourself Look 10x Better, According to Makeup Artists & Stylists
Little hacks, big difference.
