The Zoe Report

11.11.2025

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)

This Next-Level Serum Works With Your Circadian Rhythm To Repair Your Skin While You Sleep

Meet the next generation of beauty sleep.

By Marissa DeSantis

(Shopping)

The 75 Most Clever & Impressive Gifts We Found On Amazon Under $25

Budget-friendly finds that don’t skimp on the wow factor.

By Marissa DeSantis and Tanisha Pina

(Beauty)

This New Retinol Treatment Promises Results Without the Redness — & Our Interest Is Piqued

Results without the risk.

By Marissa DeSantis

(Shopping)

55 Weird New Things For Women Under $25 That We're Loving Right Now

Our shopping editors are obsessed with these odd-but-brilliant products.

By Marissa DeSantis

(Shopping)

From Bag Charms to Face Gems, Fall’s Most Coveted Accessories Put Your Personality First

15 joy-sparking products to celebrate the return of individual style.

By Marissa DeSantis

(Shopping)

60 Bougie Things For Women That Are Shockingly Cheap On Amazon

Luxe-feeling finds without the splurge.

By Marissa DeSantis

(Shopping)

60 Weirdly Genius Things That Make You Look So Much Better In Less Than 5 Mins

Quick, clever solutions for looking and feeling your best.

By Marissa DeSantis

(Beauty)

Meet The Centuries-Old French Beauty Brand You’ve Never Heard Of — Until Now

Plant-powered elixirs for beautiful skin.

By Marissa DeSantis

(Fashion)

For Stylish Globetrotters, This Vanity Case Set Is 2025’s Most Coveted Travel Accessory

Leave it to Paravel to make toiletries chic.

By Marissa DeSantis

(Beauty)

Healthy Scalp, Healthy Hair: The Essential Products You Need To Maintain A Balanced, Flake-Free Scalp

And they’re all under $25.

By Marissa DeSantis

(Beauty)

This Buzzy New Exfoliating Toner Is The Key To Clear, Glowy Skin — & It’s Under $25

Plus, two other radiance-boosting products to try.

By Marissa DeSantis

(Shopping)

This All-In-One Skin Care Kit Will Make Signs Of Bygone Breakouts A Thing Of The Past

By Marissa DeSantis

(Beauty)

French Girls Swear By This Iconic Hair Oil — & It's On Sale Right Now

Stronger, silkier hair? Right this way.

By Marissa DeSantis

(Shopping)

French Girls Are Obsessed With This Hair-Boosting Scalp Serum — & It's Currently On Sale

By Marissa DeSantis

(Shopping)

Here’s How To Get Hailey Bieber-Inspired Glazed Donut Nails With Just 1 Polish

The neutral manicure trend is here to stay.

By Marissa DeSantis

(Beauty)

This $16 Hydrating Serum Makes Skin *So* Smooth & Plump

Dewy skin, right this way.

By Marissa DeSantis

(Shopping)

Wake Up To Your Glowiest Skin Ever With This Exfoliating Mask That Works While You Snooze

Taking beauty sleep to the next level.

By Marissa DeSantis

(Shopping)

Coach’s Black Friday Sale Is Finally Here — & The Savings Are Massive

Save up to 50% on gorgeous leather bags.

By Marissa DeSantis

(Shopping)

Sick Of Your Vitamin C & Retinol Serums Losing Their Efficacy? This On-Sale Skin Care Set Makes That Problem A Thing Of The Past

Super-fresh ingredients every single time.

By Marissa DeSantis

(Shopping)

Hailey Bieber & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Swear By This Cleanser For Glowing Skin

Exfoliation without the irritation.

By Marissa DeSantis