The Zoe Report

Anna Buckman

Bio

Anna Buckman is the Shopping News Editor at The Zoe Report, where she edits and writes about all things shopping related, including can’t-miss sales, new product launches, brand collaborations, and more for the beauty vertical. Anna previously worked for College Fashionista, where she managed more than 50 student writers and wrote and edited stories about fashion, beauty, career, and college life in general. She studied Fashion Marketing and Management at Savannah College of Art & Design before earning her bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Apparel, & Textiles at the University of Kentucky. In her spare time, you can find her shopping (shocker), telling anyone who will listen about her latest shopping find, and hitting up thrift stores for products to sell in her wedding store on Etsy. She’s also passionate about British crime dramas on Netflix (her personal favorite is Luther). You can follow Anna on Instagram at @annavbuckman, and learn more about her work as a writer and editor at www.annabuckman.com.

These $12 Candles Are Massive — & Unexpectedly Luxurious

Bath & Body Works' semi-annual sale may have *just* ended, but don't worry — there are still plenty of deals to be had at the cult-favorite mall store. Case in point: Bath & Body Works' 3-wick candles, which are currently marked down to just $11.95.…
By Anna Buckman

This New Nail Polish Shade Hints An At Unexpected Fall Trend

After an influx of increasingly bright nail polish colors and dramatic neon manicures, it seems the eye-catching looks of summer have finally reached their breaking point, timed perfectly with the arrival of fall. To usher you into the new season…
By Anna Buckman

Sweet Chef’s First Cleanser Is An Affordable Addition To Your Sensitive-Skin Routine

If you've heard of the beauty brand Sweet Chef, you probably know that its ~thing~ is naming each product with its star ingredients in mind — i.e. the Ginger + Vitamin C Serum, the Sugarcane + Vitamin E Lip Sleeping Mask, or the Superfood +Vitamins…
By Anna Buckman

The $50 J.Crew Shorts I’m Buying In Every Color For Summer Quarantine

After a permanent move to working from home in 2019, I felt like I'd perfected my winter quarantine look by the time COVID-19 forced the world inside until further notice. I knew which pants struck the right balance between comfy and professional,…
By Anna Buckman

Kim Kardashian Just Debuted A *Very* Surprising New Hair Color — & No, It’s Not A Wig

The year 2020 has brought with it many unexpected surprises — and included in that list are the hair color trends that celebrities have started in their boredom at home. First, it was pink; then orange began to make an appearance, and finally (or so…
By Anna Buckman

These Summery Eyeshadow Palettes Are All TZR Editor-Approved

If the neon eyeshadow and bright lipsticks celebrities have been donning during quarantine have taught us anything, it's that summer 2020 is the time to play — with your makeup, that is. With ample time spent indoors, there's never been a better…
By Anna Buckman

Not Into Powder Bronzers? Try This Cult-Favorite Cream Formula Instead

Take a look at 2020's buzziest new makeup arrivals, and you'll probably notice one thing: There are a lot of cream bronzers. Indie and established brands alike have added formulas to their lineups, each one more buzzy until the next — which, while…
By Anna Buckman

Here’s How To Get 25% Off This Jessica Alba-Approved Skincare Brand This Weekend

When the phrase "celebrity skincare" is uttered, there's most likely one name that comes to mind: Joanna Vargas. The aesthetician is the go-to for practically every star out there, and her eponymous skincare line is just as big of a hit with the…
By Anna Buckman

Oribe’s Root Touch-Up Spray Now Comes In A Way Bigger Size (& It’s Only $2 More)

You may have noticed recently that, like many others, your shopping priorities have shifted — especially when it comes to beauty products. Gone are the travel-size bottles and brightly colored lipsticks; these days, it's all about DIY maintenance…
By Anna Buckman

This $9 Nail Polish Has Been Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s Go-To Shade For Years

With all the thousands of nail polish shades in the world, it honestly seems impossible to choose one as a favorite. And even if you narrow it down to a color family as your go-to, there are still so many variations in shades, formulas, and finishes…
By Anna Buckman

This J.Lo-Approved Lipstick Is 25% Off In Fenty Beauty's Friends & Family Sale

There are a few sales throughout the year that have the power to stop beauty lovers in their tracks — and one of those is the Fenty Beauty Friends & Family Sale. Because when a brand that's adored by editors, celebrities, and most of the general…
By Anna Buckman

This Short-Hair Look Can Be Achieved In 2 Minutes Flat — & It’s Kaia Gerber-Approved

With short hair, it can often feel like there are limited styling options — especially if you're short on time. Because if you can't throw your hair up into a high bun and there's no way you can leave it down in its current state, what else is…
By Anna Buckman

Ariana Grande Wore All-Pink Makeup In Her New Music Video, Because This Color Trend Isn’t Just For Hair

Among the Instagram videos of celebrities' workout routines and attempts at cooking, you've probably noticed another trend that's been emerging from the very beginning of quarantine: pink hair dye. For an unexplainable reason (boredom? curiosity?),…
By Anna Buckman

The 7 Celebrity Makeup Experiments That Are Keeping Us Inspired During Quarantine

Instagram in the age of isolation is divided into two opposing camps: fresh-faced selfies and daring beauty experiments. You're either boycotting eyeliner and letting your curls be free or you're piling on neon-green eyeshadow à la Tracee Ellis…
By Olivia Young and Anna Buckman

Your Favorite Lip Scrub Brand Finally Launched Its First Lip Cream

If you're a fan of the beauty brand Fresh, then you know about its iconic Rose Collection. With more than 15 products, from best-selling moisturizers to serums, each harnesses the power of, well, roses — or, what co-founders Lev Glazman and Alina…
By Katie Stanovick and Anna Buckman

This BB Cream Has Nearly 1,000 Perfect Reviews — & It’s Shay Mitchell-Approved

Not everyone’s a fan of foundation as part of their everyday makeup routine. If you're one who falls into that category of low-maintenance beauty buffs, BB creams offer lightweight-but-effective coverage that’s perfect for sweaty weather. And they…
By Anna Buckman

Katie Holmes’ Viral Cashmere Bra & Cardigan Is Now Rihanna-Approved

Unless you've managed to ignore the internet completely since August 2019, it's likely you've seen or heard about *that* Katie Holmes cashmere bra-and-cardigan look. The duo, designed by It-girl brand KHAITE, sold out hours after the look went…
By Anna Buckman

My 10-Step Messy Bun Routine Is All About The Prep

For something so understated, messy buns get a lot of attention. Chalk it up to Meghan Markle's iconic version or just the fact that it seems to be the unofficial stay-at-home hairstyle of Instagram, but the low-key 'do is talked about a *lot.* I'm…
By Anna Buckman

I Tried Glossier’s New Hand Cream & I’d Buy It Again For The Scent Alone

When Glossier announced its new Hand Cream on April 14, it initially made waves not for its formula, but for the fact that it was giving the first 10,000 to U.S. hospital workers. (Unsurprisingly, it reached that cap within an hour of the donation…
By Anna Buckman

These Are The Swimsuit Brands TZR Editors *Actually* Wear (& Love)

Chances are, if you're buying a swimsuit for summer, you're getting at least one of them online. And that means you probably have no idea what it's actually going to look and feel like in real life. It's a conundrum many shoppers face when warm…
By Anna Buckman