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Annie Blackman

Contributing commerce writer

Annie Blackman is a contributing commerce writer at Allure. 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.

LOST AND FOUNDATION

These Hydrating Foundations Are Your Dry Skin's New Best Friend

Serious moisture, radiant finishes, can't lose.
WHAT THE FLUFF

12 Best Brow Gels for All-Day Definition

Lift and shape your arches to perfection.
OVERACHIEVERS

We Tested Lip and Cheek Tints to Save You Time and Space

These versatile, foolproof formulas are everything—literally.
PRIME TIME

The 12 Best Primers for Mature Skin, According to Makeup Artists

Smooth away the look of fine lines and texture.
SEE YOU LABOR

48 Best Labor Day Beauty Sales We're Shopping As We Speak

Make room in your makeup bag.
MOTHERPUCKER

13 Best Lipsticks for Mature Skin That Won't Accentuate Fine Lines

Hydrating formulas are key.
LOW COST ROCKS OFF

7 Best LELO Labor Day Sales for a Luxurious Climax

Save hundreds on the swankiest sex toys.
SMOOTH SAILING

15 Best Leave-In Conditioners for Every Hair Type

Brittle strands? Not on our watch.
BETTER THAN THE RET

14 Best Retinol Creams, Serums, and Oils To Target Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Your first-class ticket to smoother, firmer skin is within reach.
GRAY SLAY

9 Best Brow Gels for Gray Hair to Tint and Nourish Your Arches

Accentuate your silver or go for a new hue with just a few swipes.
SEXUAL SORCERY

15 Best Wand Vibrators to Excite Every Inch of Your Body

All erogenous zones deserve some love, after all.
CEASELESSLY CREASELESS

9 Best Eye Shadows for Mature Skin

They blend like a dream, blurring texture and discoloration.
SUN IN A MILLION

12 Best Sunscreens for Mature Skin That Go Beyond UV Protection

Meet the elegant formulas that retain moisture and soften the look of fine lines.
CHEAT SHEET

Back-to-School Beauty Sales? They Exist!

These deals get an A+.
THE SILKY WAY

11 Best Body Serums for Cool, Lightweight Moisture

A refreshing glass of water for your skin.
CLEAN CANVAS

14 Best Face Washes to Thoroughly Melt Makeup, Sweat, and Oil

The power of a thorough cleanse? Infinite.
BYE BYE DRY

Allure Editors With Dry Skin Swear by These Non-Stripping Body Washes

The cream of the (most gentle) crop.
MOIST HAVES

15 Best Drugstore Moisturizers For Low-Cost, High-Yield Hydration

Juicy, healthy skin for $30 or less.
BRING ON THE MOISTURE

15 Best Moisturizers for Mature Skin to Target Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Aging skin is beautiful, but there's no harm in extra hydration.
THE POWDER ROOM

9 Best Powder Foundations for Mature Skin to Blur Fine Lines and Texture

No creasing in sight.