Christina Butan

Title: Senior Commerce Editor
Education: SUNY Purchase
Location: Queens, NY
Expertise: Beauty, Style, Celebrity

Christina is a Senior Commerce Editor at InStyle where she pitches, writes, assigns, and edits stories covering all things shopping, from celebrity style to beauty trends to editor's picks. She joined Dotdash Meredith in 2019. Prior to InStyle, she was a news writer and editorial assistant for People.

Experience

Christina Butan has been working in media since she graduated SUNY Purchase in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. She started out as an editorial assistant and news writer for People, and then joined the Dotdash Meredith commerce team as an Amazon writer in 2019. She quickly became well-versed in commerce content and worked her way up to becoming a Senior Commerce Editor for InStyle, where she pitches, writes, assigns, and edits stories covering celebrity style, beauty trends, editor's picks, and more.

Education

Christina received a bachelor's degree in journalism from SUNY Purchase in 2017, where she was also a recipient of the Peter Keller Journalism Prize.

About InStyle

InStyle is an award-winning destination for fashion, beauty, and pop-culture, with an all-are-welcome ethos that swings open the proverbial velvet ropes. Whether you’re looking for a wardrobe refresh, haircut inspiration, or a story that’ll make sparkling cocktail-party conversation, our expert-connected coverage is where to start. Learn more about our team and editorial guidelines, here.

Latest from Christina Butan
Mom Approved After-Christmas Deals
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Amazon Deals
People Always Ask Me What to Buy on Cyber Monday — Here Are 5 Amazon Deals I Never Skip
Black Friday Deals
People Always Ask Me What to Buy During Black Friday — Here Are 8 Deals I Never Skip
Amazon Gifts
I’m Buying My 63-Year-Old Mom These Amazon Finds for the Holidays — From $21
Best Discoveries This Year
I’m a Seasoned Shopping Editor, and These Are the 10 Best Things I Tried in 2023
Oprah's Fave Things/Telfar Bag
Oprah’s Favorite Handbag Is Notorious for Always Being Sold Out — Except for Right Now
Editor-Loved Deals
People Always Ask Me What to Buy During Prime Day — Here Are 5 Deals I Never Skip
Fall Amazon Shopping
I’m Buying My 63-Year-Old Mom These Amazon Finds for Fall, Starting at $11
True Botanicals Exclusive Launch Discount
I’m Replacing My $200 Facials With This At-Home Peel That Gives Me Glass-Like Skin
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I Have Super Oily Skin, but This Filter-Like Powder Keeps Me Shine-Free Even on Disgustingly Humid Days
Jennifer Lopez and Chrissy Teigen Naked Shoe Etsy
The Sexy Shoe Jennifer Lawrence and Chrissy Teigen Wear Is Sold Out Everywhere — but You Can Find It Here
I Tried the Controversial Summer Manicure That’s Been Seen on Dua Lipa and Kate Hudson
I Tried the Controversial Summer Manicure That’s Been Seen on Dua Lipa and Kate Hudson
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Mom-Loved Summer Blouse Prime Day
My 63-Year-Old Mom Is Hard to Shop for, but She Loves This Flattering Amazon Blouse That’s $26 Right Now
5 Deals I Never Skip During Prime Day
People Always Ask Me What to Buy From Amazon — Here Are 5 Deals I Never Skip During Prime Day
See Through Shoes Jennifer Lopez Chrissy Teigen
Jennifer Lopez and Chrissy Teigen's Chaotic (but Sexy) Shoes Are About to Be Everywhere
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Beyoncé's ‘Renaissance’ Tour Manicure Is My Favorite Practical Take on the Flashy Trend Taking Over 2023
InStyle Editor Christina Butan
I Went on a Mini Amazon Shopping Spree Before My Vacation — Here’s Everything I Loved, All Under $50
Editor Favorite Amazon Items for Summer
10 Amazon Finds We Actually Buy Every Summer, From $8 to $25
I Tried the Flashy 2023 Shoe Trend Kate Middleton and Anne Hathaway Keep Wearing, and I’m Officially a Convert
I Tried the Flashy 2023 Shoe Trend Kate Middleton and Anne Hathaway Keep Wearing, and I’m Officially a Convert
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10 Bikinis and One-Piece Swimsuits We Actually Feel Good Wearing, From $36 to $178
La Roche Posay Double Repair Face Moisturizer
I've Been Using This Skin-Repairing Moisturizer Every Day for 3 Years, and Now I Can Go Foundation-Free
Kendall Jenner Met Gala Thong
I Can’t Stop Thinking About Kendall Jenner’s Perfect Black Thong
Jane Win Jewelry Mother's Day
My 63-Year-Old Mom Is Hard to Shop for, but She’s Obsessed With This Statement-Making Jewelry Brand