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    Lucy Abbersteen

    Lucy Abbersteen

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    Beauty Contributor

    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

    The INKEY List Vitamin B, C and E Moisturiser laying at an angle on an off-white linen background
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    It ticks all of my boxes

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      Feeling whimsical? Soft blue nails are the dreamiest manicure look this spring

      According to pros

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Beauty
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      I consider myself a curl gel expert and after Olaplex launched its own I was keen to put it to the test—here's how I got on

      How does the No.10 Bond Shaper Curl Defining Gel stack up?

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Hair
    • Bird's eye view of the M&S Apothecary Restore Room & Linen Spray against an off-white fabric background
      In the midst of spring cleaning? Any one of these chic linen sprays will make your home smell *divine*

      Right this way for luxe-smelling linen

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Fragrance
    • Kelsey Merritt wears black sunglasses, burgundy bordeaux lipstick, light pink sheer mesh knit plugging necklace black bow belt Chanel midi dress
      As the hair trend of the season, I've been researching fringes for months—the 'letterbox fringe' is by far the coolest

      Here's how to make it work

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Hair
    • A bird's eye view of a flatlay of a selection of the best Bobbi Brown products featured in this guide, laying on a cream linen background
      This brand creates iconic, classic products and every beauty editor I know has their favourites—these are mine

      Tried and true classics

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Make Up
    • An image showing a bird's eye view of of the Sana Jardin Air of Aquarius perfume on a white linen background
      Almost every beauty editor I know loves this fragrance brand for its luxe packaging and unique scents—here are 6 of the best

      Gorgeous and socially conscious to boot

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Fragrance
    •  Jamilla Strand is seen at New York Fashion Week on February 10, 2025 in New York City
      If you’re going to splurge, it better be worth it—here are 7 luxury foundations that *truly* go above and beyond

      The most luxe bases in the biz

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Make Up
    • A selection of the best La Mer products featured in this guide, stood on the corner of a white bathtub in front of a white tiled background
      Even though I'm a beauty editor, I wasn't that familiar with this iconic brand's products—these 6 have truly wowed me

      I put them to the test

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Skincare
    • Emili Sindlev wears black faux fur shearling hooded Michael Kors mongolian coat, shiny black knee high heeled boots leather shoes, outside Michael Kors, during the New York Fashion week Fall/Winter 2025 on February 11, 2025 in New York, New York
      Hair seriously frazzled after these winter months? Experts explain how to adequately protect hair from the cold

      Straight from the pros

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Hair
    • Image of beauty editor Lucy in a hair salon taking a picture of her reflection in the mirror
      I test heat tools for a living, so I got a hair X-ray to assess the damage—safe to say, I was surprised by the results

      I've learnt what really works...

      Hair
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      I just asked 10 hairdressers for their favourite mask to use on clients—and the results are super interesting

      Straight from the pros

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Hair
    • On The Last Day Of Her Visit To Chicago Princess Diana Waves To Enthusiastic Crowd
      Wanting to smell like a Princess? These are the 4 fragrances that Princess Diana loved

      Insiders say they were the Princess's go-tos

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Fragrance
    • Woman spraying perfume onto her wrist
      Looking for a Valentine’s Day fragrance? I’ve done the research and these 10 perfumes *always* earn me compliments

      Perfumes that'll prompt an "ooh, you smell good"

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Fragrance
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      Make-up artist-founded brands play home to some of the best products on the market—here are 11 of the greats

      In MUAs we trust

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Make Up
    • Bird's eye view of a perfume bottle with a dark navy label sat on a large piece of bark in front of a beige background - tobacco perfumes
      Don't be put off by this perfume note—it's a one-way ticket to a rich and sexy evening scent

      Smoky and sophisticated

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Fragrance
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      These are the 9 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

      Skincare
    • Back view of a woman sitting in a bubble bath facing a window - best bath salts
      Not going out this month? Elevate your night in with the best bath salts that smell like luxury perfumes

      Time for a soak

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Beauty
    • Bird's eye view of a black clutch bag, four make-up products and a brush and a bottle of perfume laid out in a flatlay against a cream background
      Psst—these beauty experts just predicted the 7 things that will be huge for beauty in 2025

      This just in: your beauty forecast

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Beauty
    • Lucy Abbersteen with curly hair after using Dyson Chitosan products
      I tried Dyson's £50 hair styling products and these are my *very* honest thoughts

      Here's how they stack up

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Hair
    • Marissa Cox wears a brown leather bag with crocodile patterns, during a street style fashion photo session, on December 04, 2024 in Paris, France
      These are the only nail polish shades you'll want on rotation in 2025, according to pros

      Industry experts weigh in

      Beauty
    • Image showing a bird's-eye view of the Isle of Paradise Gradual Self-Tan Lotion in Light/Medium set against a cream fleece background
      I find the fake tan process painful, so take my word for it that this is the best gradual one around—especially for winter

      Minimal effort = yes please

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Skincare
    • A selection of the best Makeup by Mario products stood a white surface against a white tiled background
      I'm no longer gatekeeping these are the best Makeup by Mario products to shop now (including a sensational foundation)

      Incredibly in-demand

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Make Up
    • Sabrina Carpenter is seen wearing golden dress outside Paco Rabanne during Paris Fashion Week on July 03, 2022 in Paris, France
      I just spoke with leading colourists—they all agree, these are the 7 hair colour trends to know for 2025

      From mocha brunette to eco blonde

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Hair
    • Heart Evangelista wears silver earrings, dark gray Louis Vuitton cropped top, shiny dark green Louis Vuitton leather mini skirt, black dark gray white gold pattern embroidered Louis Vuitton jacket, gold bracelets, shiny black Louis Vuitton leather bag, outside Louis Vuitton, during the Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025 on October 1, 2024 in Paris, France
      My lipstick collection is extensive—trust me that these are the 8 best matte options money can buy

      Long-lasting, non-drying formulas right this way

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Make Up
    • Image showing various make-up products, a beauty mirror, cactus and fragrance bottle on a dressing cable
      After testing 100s of launches this year, beauty editors deem these 11 best make-up buys of the year

      Consider this the must-try make-up hall of fame, 2024 edition

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Make Up
    • Cosy interior shot showing candle and diffuser on small table
      9 fragrance experts share the candles they won't be without now that winter is fast approaching

      The perfect accompaniments to a long dark evening

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Fragrance
    • Lucy Abbersteen wearing Ruby Hammer Mascara & Brow Duo
      Listen up—this is the product beauty editors lean on for long lashes and enviable brows on 'no make-up' days

      Right this way, multipurpose make-up fans

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Make Up
    • Image of a handheld view of the K18 AirWash Dry Shampoo against a white tiled background
      I was incredibly sceptical of this liquid 'dry' shampoo, but I can confirm that it's actually genius

      New hair obsession just dropped

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Hair
    • Sara Carnicella is using a Guerlain lipstick with a brown crocodile pattern case, on November 11, 2020 in Paris, France
      Milky nails are done for—next year, satin nails are going to reign supreme

      Sign us up for this barely-there manicure

      By Lucy Abbersteen

      Beauty
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