The Zoe Report

Melissa Epifano

Bio

Melissa is a beauty news shopping writer for The Zoe Report. She covers new product launches, beauty trends, and celebrity beauty news. Her bylines have been featured on sites such as Byrdie, MyDomaine, and Apartment Therapy where she's written on beauty, interior design, and other lifestyle topics. Melissa has also worked as an editor for The Spruce and College Fashionista. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Oregon. When she's offline, you can find Melissa reading one too many books, working on her shoe brand, or birdwatching (yes, really). You can follow her on Instagram @melissaepifano.

This Beloved Fenty Beauty Set Is The Perfect Holiday Gift — & It’s Under $50

There are some holiday shoppers who take great pride in finding the absolute best gift possible, at times for a less than ideal price (guilty). But this isn't sustainable, and spending a fortune isn't required to make your loved ones happy. If…
By Melissa Epifano

Glossier Just Added Two New Colors To Its Cult-Favorite Cloud Paint Line

Using blush used to be somewhat of mystery, even if no one admitted it. Some argued it was for the apples of your cheeks only, while others said your flush should extend beyond those two small spots and across the width of the face. Then Glossier…
By Melissa Epifano

How To Create The Perfect Winter Smoky Eye, According To Jennifer Lopez

Obviously J.Lo is a beauty and style icon. But when it comes to holiday looks, she too is an idol and wealth of inspiration. So far, she's served up some of the best manicures and blowouts to inspire your winter beauty decisions, and now she's back…
By Melissa Epifano

Elizabeth Taylor’s ‘50s Waves Are A Lesson In Perfect Holiday Hair

The 1950s were a golden era for beauty and fashion, but for the holidays, too. Iconic tunes like Brenda Lee's Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Eartha Kitt's Santa Baby came out during this decade, and both Hanukkah and Christmas decorations…
By Melissa Epifano

Navy Is The New Black When It Comes To Manicures, & These Celebrities Prove It

Before you sit down to DIY your next set of nails, it's worth knowing a new trend has appeared just in time: navy blue nails. Celebrities, top manicurists, and designers are all collectively embracing the nearly black shade. And while it's fresh and…
By Melissa Epifano

This Cult Favorite Scent Has Been Transformed Into The Best $45 Holiday Gift

The holiday cheer that emanates from twinkling lights, mulled cider, and festive cookies couldn't be more welcome this year. After the exhausting episode that was 2020, a little retail therapy in the form of shopping for loved ones is a much needed…
By Melissa Epifano

This Self-Care Brand Is Completely Redefining The Wellness Experience, One Gua Sha At A Time

Self-care can get you through a lot. But the messaging behind the products you use in your rituals are often framed in a negative light, whether that's a focus on "treating" wrinkles or "fixing" an anxious mind. It's a little outdated to say the…
By Melissa Epifano

Treat Your Makeup-Loving Friends This Season With A $45 Gift Set From This Cult Brand

Luxury gifts no longer equate to a premium price tag, and with a little sleuthing, you can find presents that cause over-the-top "you know me so well" reactions without obliterating your budget. To save you the unavoidable stress of choice overload…
By Melissa Epifano

KKW Fragrance Is Launching A New Candle To Celebrate Kris Jenner’s Birthday — & It Smells Just Like Her

There are few decorative items and self-care tools more mood-boosting than a good candle — it's warming, relaxing, and truly makes the atmosphere when you're drawing a bath. Now it seems that Kim Kardashian's fragrance brand has caught on to the…
By Melissa Epifano

Shay Mitchell & Gigi Hadid’s Makeup Artist Just Launched A New Glow-Inducing Product

Usually the secrets behind celebrities' dewy skin are kept under wraps, but occasionally fans get lucky, as with the case of Patrick Ta. The makeup artist went as far to venture out and create his own cosmetic line to help followers recreate the…
By Melissa Epifano

Zoë Kravitz's Go-To Red Lipstick Is A Must-Have For Any Holiday Look

The term "cool girl factor" is somewhat of a cliché, unless you're using it to describe Zoë Kravitz. You'd be hard-pressed to find a beauty look or style that the actor can't pull off. And although she's not afraid to experiment and switch things up…
By Melissa Epifano

These New Peter Thomas Roth Eye Gels Are The Key To Looking Rested (Even If You're Not)

Your eyes give a lot away, and are a quick telltale sign of how much sleep you got the night before. If you're one who's used to battling it out with puffiness, dark circles, or fine lines, it's a tricky game trying to find a product that help with…
By Melissa Epifano

Keep Those Warm Weather Vibes Around A Bit Longer With This Kourtney Kardashian-Approved Nail Color

While some people warmly embrace fall and winter, others mourn the demise of summer and are in no mood to paint their nails earthy tones or whip out the deep red lipstick. If you belong to the latter group, there's no need to surrender with a…
By Melissa Epifano

In Honor Of Her Birthday, Here's A Roundup Of Tracee Ellis Ross' Best Lipstick Moments

In addition to the stunning and colorful eyeshadow looks she's been displaying in recent months, Tracee Ellis Ross has also mastered the art of a bold lipstick look. And what better day than her birthday to pay homage to the vivid lippie shades that…
By Melissa Epifano

This New Nail Polish Collection Features Biodegradable Glitter So You Can Be Festive & Eco-Friendly

Glitter makes any makeup look or manicure more fun but, unfortunately, the affect most cosmetic sparkles have on the environment is less than ideal. And while the beauty industry has been making moves towards more sustainable versions (seaweed…
By Melissa Epifano

J.Lo Just Made A Case For Wearing Neon Yellow Nail Polish In The Fall

You name it and J.Lo can do it. Singing, dancing, acting, modeling, brand-building — it's clear the star has surpassed the title of triple threat when it comes to talent. But this doesn't even scratch the surface of her skills when it comes to…
By Melissa Epifano

The Hailey Bieber-Approved Nail Trend You Have To Try ASAP

November is looming, meaning it's the last call for orange and black, spider web-laced, or any other quintessentially fall manicures, at least until winter's glitzy lacquers arrive. It's clear that celebrities are making the most of these final few…
By Melissa Epifano

These Eyeshadow Looks From Lucy Boynton Put An End To Boring Holiday Makeup

That last-minute grasping for holiday makeup ideas will officially be a thing of the past thanks to Lucy Boynton's generous inventory of eyeshadow looks. The actor has quietly risen in the ranks as a red carpet makeup mastermind. In fact, often,…
By Melissa Epifano

Cover FX Just Dropped A New Version Of Its Fan-Favorite Custom Enhancer Drops — EXCLUSIVE

Liquid makeup formulas have their benefits, but mastering the finicky nature of a highlighter dropper is hard — no matter how many times you stipple a Beautyblender around your face. That's why, unfortunately, many opt to miss out on some holy grail…
By Melissa Epifano

This New Clean Hair Brand Wants To Amplify Latinx Representation

One of the most homogeneous categories of beauty products out there is hair care. Thankfully, there's been a major uptick (this year especially), in undoing vague, blanket formulas and focusing more on targeted essentials for specific hair types.…
By Melissa Epifano