
Lucy Abbersteen
Lucy is a freelance beauty editor and contributor at Marie Claire, and has written for titles including Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, Glamour and woman&home. She was previously Marie Claire’s junior beauty editor. During her career, she’s done everything from grilling the industry’s leading dermatologists and hairdressers to covering backstage beauty at fashion week, and interviewing famous faces like Drag Race royalty and Little Mix.
As for her beauty ethos, she’s a big advocate for not having to spend a fortune on beauty products to get good results. She’d struggle to pick just one area of beauty that she’s most passionate about, but does love a good hair or nail trend. When she’s not got beauty on the brain, you’re most likely to find her reading or re-watching Grey’s Anatomy for the 23rd time.
Latest articles by Lucy Abbersteen
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I’ve Visited Every Nordic Capital—These Are the Scandi Beauty Brands Worth Knowing
From make-up to skincare
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I Can’t Get Enough of Sultry, Woody Perfumes—These Are the 8 That I Currently Have on Rotation
The perfect pairing for cosy season
By Lucy Abbersteen
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This Nineties–Noughties Revival Hairstyle Is Everywhere This Year—Here's How To Make It Work For You
Timelessly chic
By Lucy Abbersteen
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If You Want to Exude Luxury, Here’s 9 Oud Perfumes You Should Know About
Complex and long-lasting
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Cream Cleansers Are the Skincare Comfort You Didn’t Know You Needed
For skin that's left soft, not stripped
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Craving a Clean, Modern Scent? DedCool Is the Cult Fragrance Brand Everyone’s Talking About
Cool, clean and obsession-worthy
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Lost in the Skincare Noise? French Dermocosmetics Brand Cuts Through
Right this way, French pharmacy fans
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Bored of Summer Pastels? Molten Chrome Nails Are the Bold Refresh You Need
Yep, they're as cool as they sound
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I Usually Avoid Sweet, Coconut-Heavy Perfumes, but I'm Addicted to This Summery Scent
Go and smell it IRL
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Derms Are Obsessed with Exosomes for Skin Rejuvenation—Here’s What You Need To Know
Cutting-edge tech
By Lucy Abbersteen
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This Summer-Ready Manicure Is Everywhere Right Now—And I'll Be Getting It At My Next Nail Appointment
Cute, chic and beach-ready
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Intoxicating, Punchy and Totally Unique—Here's Why this Niche Perfume Brand Could Be Your New Statement Scent
If you like complex blends, this perfume house is for you
By Lucy Abbersteen
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The Body Care Brand Beauty Editors Swear By—These Are the Best Nécessaire Products To Buy Now
Quiet luxury for your whole body.
By Lucy Abbersteen
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We're Calling it: These 10 Nail Artists Are Behind Every Chic Manicure on Your Feed
Right this way for minimalistic nails
By Lucy Abbersteen
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After a UK Botulism Outbreak, Here’s the One Thing You Must Do Before Any Cosmetic Treatment
Why a consultation is key to the best (and safest) results
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I Just Tried ghd's New Triple Barrel Wave Tool—And I Have Thoughts
How does the ghd Wave perform?
By Lucy Abbersteen
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JVN’s New Dry Shampoo Prioritises Scalp Care and is Powered by Micellar Water—Here’s How it Performs
It's the brand's most-requested product
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Beauty Products Don't Get Much Easier To Use Than This Facial Fake Tan—It's Almost Failsafe
Plus, it's well below the £20 mark
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Just Ask The History Books: These Are The Most Iconic Nail Polish Shades of All Time
From Rouge Noir to Ballet Slippers
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Struggle With Weak, Splitting Nails? Trust Me, This Restorative Treatment is a Game Changer
And you've likely never heard of it...
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I Just Tried This Viral K-Beauty Sunscreen For The First Time—Here’s What You Need To Know Before Buying It
One of the need-to-know Korean skincare brands
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I Was One of the First People to Get Their Hands on Makeup by Mario’s New Mascara—And It's the Most Long-lasting Formula I've Ever Tried
Reviewed by a Makeup by Mario superfan
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I’ve Always Been Nervous to Wear Red Lipstick—But This Soft-Focus Matte Balm Is a Failsafe Way to Get The Look
Perfect for that 'just bitten' vibe
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I’ve Tried Over £250's Worth of Rare Beauty's Blushers—Here’s How I Rank The Four Formulas
Ranked, rated and reviewed
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Violet Perfumes Are *The* Breakout Note of Summer—Sweet, Moreish and Floral, I Can’t Get Enough of Them
Wearable, powdery and chic
By Lucy Abbersteen
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It’s true: this celebrity beauty brand foundation is *that* good—it’s like a skin filter in a bottle
It has thousands of reviews for a reason
By Lucy Abbersteen
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This Sunscreen Is A Bestseller In Japan—And Easily One Of The Best I've Ever Used And It's Under £20
By Lucy Abbersteen