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, 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 – she’d struggle to pick just one area of beauty that she’s most passionate about but does love haircare and nail trensd. 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

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

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

Sculpted by Aimee LashLift Mascara review

This affordable make-up artist brand has one of the best mascaras on the market - how does its new one compare?

We put the LashLift Mascara to the test

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Lucy Abbersteen

Latest articles by Lucy Abbersteen

Don't be put off by this perfume note—it's a one-way ticket to a rich and sexy evening scent

These are the 9 best body lotions that I rely on in winter because I hate the feeling of thick creams on my skin

Not going out this month? Elevate your night in with the best bath salts that smell like luxury perfumes

Psst—these beauty experts just predicted the 7 things that will be huge for beauty in 2025

I tried Dyson's £50 hair styling products and these are my very honest thoughts

These are the only nail polish shades you'll want on rotation in 2025, according to pros

I find the fake tan process painful, so take my word for it that this is the best gradual one around—especially for winter

I'm no longer gatekeeping these are the best Makeup by Mario products to shop now (including a sensational foundation)

I just spoke with leading colourists—they all agree, these are the 7 hair colour trends to know for 2025

My lipstick collection is extensive—trust me that these are the 8 best matte options money can buy

After testing 100s of launches this year, beauty editors deem these 11 best make-up buys of the year

9 fragrance experts share the candles they won't be without now that winter is fast approaching

Listen up—this is the product beauty editors lean on for long lashes and enviable brows on 'no make-up' days

I was incredibly sceptical of this liquid 'dry' shampoo, but I can confirm that it's actually genius

Milky nails are done for—next year, satin nails are going to reign supreme

I just got a 'brow stain' for fuller-looking brows—here's what you need to know before trying it yourself

This balmy foundation makes my skin look seriously healthy—and the brand has kindly just discounted it ahead of party season

Trust us, The Ordinary's impact on the skincare industry is undeniable—these must-try products are on sale today

For gifting inspiration, I just asked 10 beauty editors what perfumes they love smelling on others

You can tell this bronzer was created by a make-up artist—it's one of the best products I've tried this year

This affordable make-up artist brand has one of the best mascaras on the market - how does its new one compare?

I've tried them all—these are the only perfumes I'll be wearing on my neck this festive season

This spicy candle fills my flat with the cosiest winter aroma—and it's about to become very popular

I practically live in the bath—trust me, any one of these oils will seriously elevate the experience

I'm the (self appointed) queen of brow pencils and Glossier's really is that girl

I spend a lot of time analysing hair trends—and I can't stop admiring these celebrity-approved straight bobs

Should I be wearing manicure gloves to my next nail appointment? I asked two experts for their verdicts

I try dozens of haircare launches every year, but Olaplex's new leave-in conditioner has genuinely impressed me

I asked 13 celebrity make-up artists for their favourite foundations—these are, probably, the best in the world

They're warming, cosy and totally delicious—trust me, these 8 perfumes are perfect for this weather

Lucy Abbersteen

Latest articles by Lucy Abbersteen

Don't be put off by this perfume note—it's a one-way ticket to a rich and sexy evening scent

These are the 9 best body lotions that I rely on in winter because I hate the feeling of thick creams on my skin

Not going out this month? Elevate your night in with the best bath salts that smell like luxury perfumes

Psst—these beauty experts just predicted the 7 things that will be huge for beauty in 2025

I tried Dyson's £50 hair styling products and these are my *very* honest thoughts

These are the only nail polish shades you'll want on rotation in 2025, according to pros

I find the fake tan process painful, so take my word for it that this is the best gradual one around—especially for winter

I'm no longer gatekeeping these are the best Makeup by Mario products to shop now (including a sensational foundation)

I just spoke with leading colourists—they all agree, these are the 7 hair colour trends to know for 2025

My lipstick collection is extensive—trust me that these are the 8 best matte options money can buy

After testing 100s of launches this year, beauty editors deem these 11 best make-up buys of the year

9 fragrance experts share the candles they won't be without now that winter is fast approaching

Listen up—this is the product beauty editors lean on for long lashes and enviable brows on 'no make-up' days

I was incredibly sceptical of this liquid 'dry' shampoo, but I can confirm that it's actually genius

Milky nails are done for—next year, satin nails are going to reign supreme

I just got a 'brow stain' for fuller-looking brows—here's what you need to know before trying it yourself

This balmy foundation makes my skin look seriously healthy—and the brand has kindly just discounted it ahead of party season

Trust us, The Ordinary's impact on the skincare industry is undeniable—these must-try products are on sale today

For gifting inspiration, I just asked 10 beauty editors what perfumes they love smelling on others

You can tell this bronzer was created by a make-up artist—it's one of the best products I've tried this year

This affordable make-up artist brand has one of *the* best mascaras on the market - how does its new one compare?

I've tried them all—these are the only perfumes I'll be wearing on my neck this festive season

This spicy candle fills my flat with the cosiest winter aroma—and it's about to become *very* popular

I practically live in the bath—trust me, any one of these oils will *seriously* elevate the experience

I'm the (self appointed) queen of brow pencils and Glossier's really is that girl

I spend a lot of time analysing hair trends—and I can't stop admiring these celebrity-approved straight bobs

Should I be wearing manicure gloves to my next nail appointment? I asked two experts for their verdicts

I try dozens of haircare launches every year, but Olaplex's new leave-in conditioner has genuinely impressed me

I asked 13 celebrity make-up artists for their favourite foundations—these are, probably, the best in the world

They're warming, cosy and totally delicious—trust me, these 8 perfumes are *perfect* for this weather

I tried Dyson's £50 hair styling products and these are my very honest thoughts

This affordable make-up artist brand has one of the best mascaras on the market - how does its new one compare?

This spicy candle fills my flat with the cosiest winter aroma—and it's about to become very popular

I practically live in the bath—trust me, any one of these oils will seriously elevate the experience

They're warming, cosy and totally delicious—trust me, these 8 perfumes are perfect for this weather