Lucy Abbersteen
Lucy is a freelance beauty editor and contributor at Marie Claire, and has written for titles including Glamour, Refinery29, Popsugar, woman&home and more. 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 – though she’d struggle to pick just one area of beauty that she’s passionate about. When she’s not got beauty on the brain, you’re most likely to find her reading, spending time with dogs, or watching Grey’s Anatomy for the 43rd time.
Latest articles by Lucy Abbersteen
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Battling cracked, dry lips? It's probably because you're making one of these 7 mistakes
The expert-approved don't list
By Lucy Abbersteen
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These 8 marine perfumes are so fresh and uplifting, they'll transport you straight to the ocean
Metaphorically speaking
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Glossed ink hair is taking 2024 by storm, according to top colourists
Back to the dark side
By Lucy Abbersteen
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This retro print is having a major nail art moment—and I've got my eye on these 11 designs
Straight onto the Pinterest board
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Skin feeling tight? These 6 water-based moisturisers are great for a winter hydration boost
Hero hydrating formulas
By Lucy Abbersteen
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This retro hair accessory has made a comeback—these are the chicest looks to inspire you
Plus, where to shop them
By Lucy Abbersteen
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According to a skin expert these are the essential steps of an effective morning skincare routine
A consultant derm breaks it down
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I just tried a Ukrainian manicure and it delivered some of the most impressive results I've ever seen
A week later and it still looks perfect
By Lucy Abbersteen
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This brand is a high street favourite of beauty editors and make-up artists - I've tried almost every one of it's foundations and these are my genuine thoughts
An affordable favourite
By Lucy Abbersteen
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13 fragrance experts share the candles they won't be without now that winter is officially here
The perfect accompaniments to a long dark evening
By Lucy Abbersteen
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This nourishing ingredient is exactly what your dry winter skin needs right now
Experts explain the benefits of this hero ingredient
By Lucy Abbersteen
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The Korean root perm is getting a lot of attention on TikTok for volumising hair—here's how it works
Plus, who it suits
By Lucy Abbersteen
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These are the 5 best body lotions that I rely on in winter, because I hate the feeling of thick creams on my skin
Nourishing and non-sticky
By Lucy Abbersteen
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These 11 nail looks have convinced me that green nail polish is going to be *the* product of 2024
It's such a universal colour palette
By Lucy Abbersteen
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This iconic beauty buy launched 10 years ago—and it's probably my most repurchased product as a beauty editor
A bathroom staple
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Some of the best hairdressers out there just told me these 6 hair colour trends will be huge in 2024
Serious hair colour inpso
By Lucy Abbersteen
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These are the 6 best illuminating primers that will instantly improve the look of dull winter skin - a must-have product this season
Glowy skin in a tube
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Glitter eyeshadow is the easy way to elevate your party make-up look - these are the 6 best I'm using on rotation in December
Eye-catching eye make-up
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I've tested these 6 longwearing liquid lipsticks and they are the only way to ensure smudge-proof colour this season
Everything from matte to satin finishes
By Lucy Abbersteen
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This non-invasive facial pretty much guarantees lifted, glowing skin—and it's great for party season
Ideal for sluggish winter skin
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Two trichologists explain the realities of winter hair shedding—here's what you need to know
Separating the myths from the facts
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I've tried almost every single Merit Beauty product and these are the 7 products I will be using again and again
Beauty editors are obsessed
By Lucy Abbersteen