Articles by Lucy Abbersteen, Beauty Contributor

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

Woman applying facial serum - peptide serums

Peptide serums have so many benefits—and these are the very best to add to your regime and transform your skin

An expert explains why they're so beneficial for skin

I asked 11 beauty editors about their favourite shower products—and the results were fascinating

Right this way for 'everything shower' inspo

Woman with wet, combed hair, possibly while using a scalp treatment, close-up

Turns out, looking after your scalp is imperative if you want healthy hair—here's what to know

Plus, the best products to shop

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Lucy Abbersteen

Latest articles by Lucy Abbersteen

Peptide serums have so many benefits—and these are the very best to add to your regime and transform your skin

The best brow lamination kits if you don't want to commit to the treatment

I live for woody perfumes and these are the 8 that I currently have on rotation

According to manicure experts, these are the best red nail polish looks this season

These 7 perfumes smell unbelievably expensive—and they're all under £50

Neptune waves are having a moment, and they look great on literally everybody

Square nails are having a major resurgence—here are 7 manicure ideas to inspire your next appointment

Experts say these are the 7 biggest mistakes you can make whenever you get a spray tan—here's what to do instead

I used an LED mask every night for a fortnight—here's what happened to my skin

Of everything I've tried, these 7 affordable concealers are the best for banishing dark circles and blemishes

I asked 11 beauty editors about their favourite shower products—and the results were fascinating

Cowgirl copper hair is everywhere RN—here's how these tones work on just about everyone

I test mascara as part of my job, and this one's staying power seriously impressed me

These are the only autumn pedicure colours worth knowing about, according to a nail pro

I just tried over £250 worth of Jones Road make-up products—these are the buys I'd definitely recommend

This nail trend is already proving to be huge for autumn—and we're on board

I tried Glossier's new foundation before it launched—these are my very honest thoughts

The undone bob is trending—here's how to make the lived-in style work for you

Thin hair? These haircuts will help you get the most out of your strands

Pastels are making a comeback, and lavender nails prove it

Turns out, looking after your scalp is imperative if you want healthy hair—here's what to know

These are the best hair masks that money can buy, tried and tested by our beauty team

These are the Princess of Wales' go-to beauty products, including her make-up and skincare favourites

If the brunette tones in your hair are looking dull, these blue shampoos will help

Make-up expiry dates are a thing—here's how to tell if your cosmetics are still safe to use

As a beauty editor, these are the skincare tips (and products) I turn to most throughout winter

Bum acne is a real thing – here's the expert advice you need to deal with it

A guide to cheek acne, from causes and triggers to dermatologist-approved skincare products

Everything you need to know about forehead acne, according to dermatologists

What you need to know about chest acne, according to top dermatologists

Lucy Abbersteen

Latest articles by Lucy Abbersteen

Peptide serums have so many benefits—and these are the very best to add to your regime and transform your skin

The best brow lamination kits if you don't want to commit to the treatment

I live for woody perfumes and these are the 8 that I currently have on rotation

According to manicure experts, these are the best red nail polish looks this season

These 7 perfumes smell unbelievably expensive—and they're all under £50

Neptune waves are having a moment, and they look great on literally everybody

Square nails are having a major resurgence—here are 7 manicure ideas to inspire your next appointment

Experts say these are the 7 biggest mistakes you can make whenever you get a spray tan—here's what to do instead

I used an LED mask every night for a fortnight—here's what happened to my skin

Of everything I've tried, these 7 affordable concealers are the best for banishing dark circles and blemishes

I asked 11 beauty editors about their favourite shower products—and the results were fascinating

Cowgirl copper hair is everywhere RN—here's how these tones work on just about everyone

I test mascara as part of my job, and this one's staying power seriously impressed me

These are the only autumn pedicure colours worth knowing about, according to a nail pro

I just tried over £250 worth of Jones Road make-up products—these are the buys I'd definitely recommend

This nail trend is already proving to be huge for autumn—and we're on board

I tried Glossier's new foundation before it launched—these are my *very* honest thoughts

The undone bob is trending—here's how to make the lived-in style work for you

Thin hair? These haircuts will help you get the most out of your strands

Pastels are making a comeback, and lavender nails prove it

Turns out, looking after your scalp is imperative if you want healthy hair—here's what to know

These are the best hair masks that money can buy, tried and tested by our beauty team

These are the Princess of Wales' go-to beauty products, including her make-up and skincare favourites

If the brunette tones in your hair are looking dull, these blue shampoos will help

Make-up expiry dates are a thing—here's how to tell if your cosmetics are still safe to use

As a beauty editor, these are the skincare tips (and products) I turn to most throughout winter

Bum acne is a real thing – here's the expert advice you need to deal with it

A guide to cheek acne, from causes and triggers to dermatologist-approved skincare products

Everything you need to know about forehead acne, according to dermatologists

What you need to know about chest acne, according to top dermatologists

I tried Glossier's new foundation before it launched—these are my very honest thoughts