Articles by Lucy Abbersteen, 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

blush for mature skin Grece Ghanem wears short platinum-blonde hair with a side part, oversized black futurist sunglasses, gold hoop earrings, a gold cuff bracelet, gold rings, a tan leather bucket Picotin bag from Hermes with drawstring and gold hardware, a burgundy leather bomber jacket with ribbed collar and front zipper, a red and black high-neck printed top, a grey wool midi skirt with a center-front panel, outside Hermes, during Paris Fashion Week - Womenswear Spring Summer 2026, on October 04, 2025 in Paris, France

The 9 Blushers That Makeup Artists Swear By for Mature Skin

Editor-approved formulas that flatter, lift and illuminate mature skin

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This Nineties–Noughties Revival Hairstyle Is Everywhere This Year—Here's How To Make It Work For You

Timelessly chic

Bird's eye view of Amouage Love Delight Eau de Parfum against a white linen background

Intoxicating, Punchy and Totally Unique—Here's Why this Niche Perfume Brand Could Be Your New Statement Scent

If you like complex blends, this perfume house is for you

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Latest articles by Lucy Abbersteen

The 9 Blushers That Makeup Artists Swear By for Mature Skin

A New ‘Hard BIAB’ Manicure Is Here—But Is It Better Than the Original?

Gel Moisturisers Aren’t Just for Summer—Here Are 7 to Try for Year-Round Hydration

Could Your Daily Matcha Latte Be Affecting Your Hair? Experts Weigh In on the Surprising Connection

I’ve Tried Almost Every Single Merit Beauty Product and These Are the 10 I Will Be Using Again and Again

These Are, Without Question, the 14 Best Eyebrow Pencils Guaranteed to Transform Your Brows

I Just Tried Over £250 Worth of Jones Road Make-Up Products—These Are the Buys I’d Definitely Recommend

The Best Setting Spray Is a Year-Round Essential for Flawless Makeup—These 6 Won’t Let You Down

I’ve Visited Every Nordic Capital—These Are the Scandi Beauty Brands Worth Knowing

I Can’t Get Enough of Sultry, Woody Perfumes—These Are the 8 That I Currently Have on Rotation

This Nineties–Noughties Revival Hairstyle Is Everywhere This Year—Here's How To Make It Work For You

If You Want to Exude Luxury, Here’s 9 Oud Perfumes You Should Know About

Cream Cleansers Are the Skincare Comfort You Didn’t Know You Needed

Craving a Clean, Modern Scent? DedCool Is the Cult Fragrance Brand Everyone’s Talking About

Lost in the Skincare Noise? French Dermocosmetics Brand Cuts Through

Bored of Summer Pastels? Molten Chrome Nails Are the Bold Refresh You Need

I Usually Avoid Sweet, Coconut-Heavy Perfumes, but I'm Addicted to This Summery Scent

I Tried the Viral Blue Metallic Wonderskin Lip Stain—Here Are My Honest Thoughts on the Results

Derms Are Obsessed with Exosomes for Skin Rejuvenation—Here’s What You Need To Know

This Summer-Ready Manicure Is Everywhere Right Now—And I'll Be Getting It At My Next Nail Appointment

Intoxicating, Punchy and Totally Unique—Here's Why this Niche Perfume Brand Could Be Your New Statement Scent

The Body Care Brand Beauty Editors Swear By—These Are the Best Nécessaire Products To Buy Now

We're Calling it: These 10 Nail Artists Are Behind Every Chic Manicure on Your Feed

After a UK Botulism Outbreak, Here’s the One Thing You Must Do Before Any Cosmetic Treatment

I Just Tried ghd's New Triple Barrel Wave Tool—And I Have Thoughts

JVN’s New Dry Shampoo Prioritises Scalp Care and is Powered by Micellar Water—Here’s How it Performs

Beauty Products Don't Get Much Easier To Use Than This Facial Fake Tan—It's Almost Failsafe

All Over The Blonzing Trend? Your Summer Make-up Bag Deserves These New 'Glassy' Stick Blushers

Just Ask The History Books: These Are The Most Iconic Nail Polish Shades of All Time

Struggle With Weak, Splitting Nails? Trust Me, This Restorative Treatment is a Game Changer