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've been writing about beauty for years, and I would never recommend these 5 products
Plus, what to buy instead
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
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Molecular and bond repair hair products are all over social media—these 5 are worth your time
A must for damaged hair
By Lucy Abbersteen
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These 8 green perfumes make for the ultimate fresh, crunchy and uplifting scents
Grassy and crisp
By Lucy Abbersteen
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The sharp bob is a timeless haircut—here's what you need to know about getting it right
A true classic
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I just asked two leading hairdressers what the chicest hair colours are for curly hair—here's their verdicts
You'll want to read this before your next salon visit
By Lucy Abbersteen
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'Bow stacking' is the new hair trend that social-media experts are predicting to be *major* news in 2024
Bows for days
By Lucy Abbersteen
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The best setting spray is absolutely essential during party season—these 5 won't let you down this December
For make-up that lasts
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I've put every Dior mascara to the test—this one is my favourite for fluttery and lifted lashes
Plus, how to work out which Dior mascara you should use
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Every time I use the IT Cosmetics CC Cream I am so impressed by the coverage - here's why
A true make-up icon
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Hairstylists are calling 'caramelised hair' one of 2024's most universally wearable colour trends—here's the best inspiration
Sign us up
By Lucy Abbersteen
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One of London's leading hair colourists just told me 'grey contouring' is the new trend that suits everybody
Flattering and chic
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I asked fragrance enthusiasts which perfume holds the most nostalgia for them—these 8 take them right back
The stories behind some of the most nostalgic fragrances
By Lucy Abbersteen
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'The Stevie' is the 70s-inspired haircut we anticipate we'll be seeing everywhere in 2024
Retro hair inspo this way
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Despite having oily skin, I'm a liquid blush convert and these are 5 of the best I've ever tried - just in time for the party season
Get a healthy flush in seconds
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I'm a beauty editor who has tried most make-up lines, but this affordable brand is one of my go-tos
Everything costs £15 and under
By Lucy Abbersteen
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If you have a heart-shaped face, hairdressers recommend one of these 12 hairstyles
The key styles to know about
By Lucy Abbersteen
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With years of experience, I name these the 6 most game-changing beauty products you can buy
Impossibly simple, impossibly effective
By Lucy Abbersteen
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The final discounts in the Refy Cyber Monday sale are excellent—as a beauty editor, I believe this is one of the best brow gels ever made
How to fake laminated brows
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Beauty experts confirm these are the 5 most common eyebrow shapes - this is how to keep them looking sharp
Straight? Rounded? Let's find out...
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Most red lip fans have MAC Ruby Woo lipstick in their collection—here's why it's such an icon
She's a classic
By Lucy Abbersteen
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The 90s bob seems to be everywhere right now—here's how to make the timeless hairstyle work for you
Hairdressers break down the 90s bob and how to style this iconic look
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I'm not a big fan of festive nails, but these 6 party-ready designs are undeniably chic
All the party season manicure inspo you could need this season
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Princess Diana reportedly loved these 4 (very sophisticated) perfumes
Insiders say they were the Princess's go-tos
By Lucy Abbersteen