Lives In
New York, NY
Education
- Fashion Institute of Technology
Alyssa is a beauty commerce writer covering makeup, skincare, fragrance, haircare, and more. After developing a love for beauty as a teenager, she made it her mission to find a job that allowed her to test and talk about the best products on the market. In her current role, she consistently surveys the market and spends hours testing products to find tailored recommendations for Byrdie readers. Though she loves all things beauty-related, she has a particular affinity for makeup and finds immense joy in discovering high-performing, confidence-boosting products. If there's a buzzy new makeup launch hitting the market, chances are, she's already testing it.
Highlights:
- Alyssa has been the Commerce Writer for Byrdie since August 2022 where she covers shopping and product content in the beauty and lifestyle categories.
- She holds a BS in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing from The Fashion Institute of Technology.
- Throughout her career, she's interviewed successful female beauty brand founders, like Annie Lawless, Nancy Twine, Emily DiDonato, and more.
Experience
Before joining the Byrdie team, she interned and worked for major beauty brands—including MAC, Bath & Body Works, and fresh—in marketing and product development. She also served as an Assistant Beauty Editor at VOX Media. Her work has appeared on makeup.com, skincare.com, POPSUGAR, and L’Oréal Paris Beauty Magazine.
Education
Alyssa holds a bachelor’s degree in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing from The Fashion Institute of Technology where she studied the business of the cosmetics industry.
