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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I test hair dryers for a living and the only one I actually use is the Dyson Supersonic
The coveted tool is currently discounted
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Battling breakouts? It's time you knew about this lesser-known product that's adored by dermatologists
Read this before using one daily
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Trust us, if you’re in the market for a waterproof sunscreen you need to read what these two skin experts have to say first
There are a few things to know
By Lucy Abbersteen
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These are, without question, the 14 best eyebrow pencils guaranteed to transform your brows
A make-up bag staple
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Going on a trip? Don't leave home without one of the 6 best travel mascaras
The space-saving formulas to know
By Lucy Abbersteen
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This summer nail colour should be on your radar—trust me, it's one of the most versatile trends going
Bookmark these designs right now
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Hear me out—prom hair is having a summer 2024 resurgence and it’s actually *very* chic
I'm into it
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Pearl nails aren't going anywhere for summer 2024—here are the looks I'm taking inspo from
Pearlescent nails are the toned-down version of the viral chrome trend for those who want something subtler
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I'm fed up of biscuity fake tans—after testing them all, I can confirm these 7 actually smell good
Some actually smell *great*
By Lucy Abbersteen
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The razor-cut bob is the cool, low-maintenance hair trend I've been waiting to see all year
Yes, bobs are still going strong
By Lucy Abbersteen
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These perfumes just so happen to have mostly natural formulas—and I couldn't sing their praises any louder
Right this way for our favourite natural perfumes
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Like muted manis, just for your hair—'pastellisation' is the understated hair trend to know about this summer
A leading colourist just told me why it's *the* technique to try
By Lucy Abbersteen
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There's only one colourful nail trend I'm actually buying into this summer—and it's this simple design
Nail inspo boards at the ready
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Underblushing is the make-up technique to know right now if you're a fan of effortless glow
Crushing on underblushing
By Lucy Abbersteen
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This dry shampoo is a French pharmacy staple—and one you need to know about
Plus, you can currently bag yourself a discount
By Lucy Abbersteen
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The 13 best hair conditioners for every hair type—and your one-way ticket to silky hair
Helloooooo, soft hair
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Confused by make-up? These 3 failsafe looks come beauty editor-approved
Whatever the occasion, these easy make-up looks from No7 have you covered
By Lucy Abbersteen
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The anti-bob trend is brewing—these 17 hair looks make a strong case for it
In 2024, ultra-long hair is back on the style agenda
By Lucy Abbersteen
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With awards season officially over, these are the iconic celebrity hair trends worth taking to the salon
From sculpted hair to the anti-bob
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Sofia Richie just shared her go-to pregnancy beauty products—here's her shopping list
Essential reading for mums-to-be
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Scandi girls and Nordic girls seem to have the *glowiest* skin—here's how they do it
Bookmark for later
By Lucy Abbersteen
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This brand is behind one of the most coveted perfumes of all time—but these 9 also deserve your attention
A beauty editor favourite
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Biscuit brunette is the understated and wearable hair colour trend that is already dominating 2024
Soft, muted and multi-tonal
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I can't believe the effect brow lamination had on my semi-sparse brows—consider this your go-to guide
After fluffy, thick, natural-looking brows? Read on
By Lucy Abbersteen
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As a beauty editor I've seen a lot of gimmicks, but these 5 easy swaps can genuinely save you money
Helping your beauty budget to go further
By Lucy Abbersteen
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In my opinion this full-coverage foundation doesn't get enough airtime—but it wears brilliantly on oily skin
One of the greats
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Beauty editors lament their favourite discontinued beauty products—and what they buy in their place
Plus, suggestions for the next best thing
By Lucy Abbersteen