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Melissa Santoyo

POPSUGAR Contributor

Melissa, a senior at Northwestern University, is a big fan of colorful hats, eclectic eyeliner, and slasher movies. In her downtime, you can find her unapologetically re-reading Twilight or biking to the High School Musical soundtrack.

Latest Posts From Melissa

How Sara Echeagaray Went From TikTok Star to Too Faced's Creative Director in Residence

10/13/2023

How Sara Echeagaray Went From TikTok Star to Too Faced's Creative Director in Residence

For 21-year-old Sara Echeagaray, who boasts millions of TikTok followers, has a starring role in a Disney+ show, and is currently the creative director in residence for Too Faced cosmetics, fame initially seemed far removed from the small hometown she grew up in.

8 Latinas Share Beauty Tips They Learned From Their Mothers

10/12/2023

8 Latinas Share Beauty Tips They Learned From Their Mothers

Growing up, our moms are so crucial in forming our understanding of beauty and how we navigate it.

24 Latine-Owned Brands to Shop On Thirteen Lune

10/10/2023

24 Latine-Owned Brands to Shop On Thirteen Lune

Amid the Black Lives Matter protests and nationwide criticism of America's systemic racism that took place in 2020, the beauty industry was called out for discriminatory practices, "opportunity gaps," and their failures in serving BIPOC consumers.

63 Nerdy Couples' Costumes to Show Off Your Passion For Cosplay and Anime

09/30/2023

63 Nerdy Couples' Costumes to Show Off Your Passion For Cosplay and Anime

Halloween is approaching, and we're already geeking.

8 Latinx-Owned Clean Beauty Brands to Switch to ASAP

05/09/2023

8 Latinx-Owned Clean Beauty Brands to Switch to ASAP

Despite women of color being both major consumers of and the original creators behind many of the beauty trends that define our day-to-day, the industry — behind the scenes and at makeup counters across the country — continues in failing to adequately serve this community.

¿Y Ahora? Where is the Cast of the Selena Bio Pic Today?

04/16/2023

¿Y Ahora? Where is the Cast of the Selena Bio Pic Today?

For many Latinxs across the world, Selena Quintanilla was a singer who needed no introduction at the time of her stardom.

04/01/2023

Beauty Rituales: How Rafaela Gonzalez's Dominican Heritage Inspired Her Skin-Care Brand

Rafaela Gonzalez was confronted with European standards of beauty growing up, which often left her feeling self-conscious about her textured hair and darker skin.

¿Y Ahora? Where Is the Cast of Netflix's "Narcos" Today?

03/16/2023

¿Y Ahora? Where Is the Cast of Netflix's "Narcos" Today?

When "Narcos" released on Netflix back in 2015, it became an instant hit.

6 of the Biggest Bag Trends From the Spring 2023 Runways

03/15/2023

6 of the Biggest Bag Trends From the Spring 2023 Runways

From the oversize clutches on Khaite's runway to the tie-dye totes at Altuzarra, the Fashion Week spring 2023 runways served as endless accessory inspiration for the current season.

Alani Figueroa on Authentic Storytelling For Her Jewelry Line Herencia

01/03/2023

Alani Figueroa on Authentic Storytelling For Her Jewelry Line Herencia

At 26 years old, New York City native Alani Figueroa — better known by her Instagram handle @wuzg00d — has cultivated a following for herself with her colorful styling, standout acrylics, and laid-back personality.

¿Y Ahora? Where Is the Cast of STARZ's "Vida" Today?

12/14/2022

¿Y Ahora? Where Is the Cast of STARZ's "Vida" Today?

Few Latinx narratives are as compelling as the complicated and emotional storylines woven in the 2018 Starz drama television series, "Vida."

¿Y Ahora? Where Is the Cast of "One Day at a Time" Today?

11/29/2022

¿Y Ahora? Where Is the Cast of "One Day at a Time" Today?

When the reboot of Norman Lear's iconic 1975 television series "One Day at a Time" began airing in 2017, audiences across the country fell in love with the premise and its cast, who kept us laughing and crying with their candid (yet comedic) portrayal of a Cuban American family navigating life in Los Angeles.