Annie Blackman
Contributing commerce writer
Annie Blackman is a contributing commerce writer at Allure where she has been covering the best beauty deals for sales like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Amazon Prime day for the past two years. Previously, Annie was a content update editor at The Spruce and People Magazine. She studied English Literature at Kenyon College in Ohio and then moved to Brooklyn, where she's also a singer-songwriter, profiled in Rolling Stone. Annie feels most at home when buying jeans at vintage stores or furiously typing in the Notes app on her phone.
VOLUME UP
12 Best Volumizing Hair Products for Lift That Lasts
They’re designed to thicken and add movement without stiffness.
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BEAT ON A BUDGET
7 Drugstore Foundations for Every Skin Type, Finish, and Budget
From full-coverage formulas to skin-like serum foundations.
OOH LA LA ORIBE
10 Best Oribe Products for Commercial-Worthy Hair
Pick any of these and let your hair toss do the talking.
BREAKOUT BEAUTY
7 Foundations for Acne-Prone Skin That Cover Blemishes Without Caking
Our favorites are buildable, breathable, and won’t worsen irritation.
IN GOOD CONDITION
10 Best Leave-in Conditioners That Make Dry, Dull Hair Look Instantly Healthier
From glossy creams to featherlight mists, these formulas revive thirsty strands in seconds.
TINTS YOU BEEN GONE
12 Best Skin Tints for a Natural, Your-Skin-But-Better Finish
Lightweight, breathable formulas that even tone, boost glow, and let your complexion peek through.
Smooth It Out
8 Best Face Exfoliators That Reveal Smoother, Brighter Skin
The best options for refining pores, fading dark spots, and boosting glow.
BUILT FOR BULK
8 Best Brushes for Thick Hair That Power Through Knots and Frizz
From boar bristles to wooden pins, these brushes are built to handle the densest of strands.
LIGHTS CAMERA MAKEUP
7 Best Lighted Makeup Mirrors to Get Your Makeup Right Every Time
From 5x magnification to adjustable color temps, these mirrors make contouring, brow shaping, and touchups a breeze.
CURVE APPEAL
7 Best Eyelash Curlers for a Longer, Lifted Look
You’re a few clamps away from sky-high length.
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SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT
11 Best Korean Eye Creams to Refresh Your Delicate Undereyes
The thinnest area on your body deserves an extra gentle (yet highly effective) formula.
HEY BB
9 Best BB Creams for a Natural, Skin-Like Finish
A low-lift alternative to foundation for hydrating, lightweight coverage.
LAST BUT NOT CREASED
11 Best Concealers for Mature Skin That Won’t Settle Into Fine Lines
All in the name of silky, creaseless coverage.
SQUEEZE, LATHER, REPEAT
8 Drugstore Shampoos That Prove You Don’t Need to Splurge on Hair Care
Your wallet will love them, and your hair will thank you.
DON'T BRUSH THESE OFF
6 Best Toothpastes to Keep Your Smile Healthy and Happy
From sensitive teeth to bad breath.
TOWEL TIME
7 Best Hair Towels for Frizz-Free Drying
Say hello to lighter, gentler wraps that leave your hair feeling silky-smooth.
GOT GAINS?
7 Best Nail Strengtheners for Tips That Can’t Catch a Break
These formulas focus on long-term strength—not just a temporary, glossy fix.
MASSAGE RECIEVED
9 Best Face Massager Tools to Instantly Depuff and Define
Who said getting snatched has to be hard?
PEP IN YOUR STEP
8 Best Peptide Lip Treatments for Your Juiciest Pout Yet
We tested dozens of peptide-packed balms, serums, and glosses to find the ones that truly hydrate, soften fine lines, and boost your pout’s natural plumpness.