Lucy Abbersteen
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
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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
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I tried Dyson's £50 hair styling products and these are my *very* honest thoughts
Here's how they stack up
By Lucy Abbersteen
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These are the 7 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
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These are the only nail polish shades you'll want on rotation in 2025, according to pros
Industry experts weigh in
By Lucy Abbersteen
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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I just got a 'brow stain' for fuller-looking brows—here's what you need to know before trying it yourself
Treatment on trial
By Lucy Abbersteen
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This balmy foundation makes my skin look seriously healthy—and the brand has kindly just discounted it ahead of party season
Think glowy not shiny
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Trust us, The Ordinary's impact on the skincare industry is undeniable—these must-try products are on sale today
Still great, still reasonably priced
By Lucy Abbersteen
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For gifting inspiration, I just asked 10 beauty editors what perfumes they love smelling on others
Consider this the ultimate perfume gifting list
By Lucy Abbersteen
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You can tell this bronzer was created by a make-up artist—it's one of the best products I've tried this year
Take a bow, Mario
By Lucy Abbersteen
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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
By Lucy Abbersteen
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This spicy candle fills my flat with the cosiest winter aroma—and it's about to become *very* popular
An easy win of a gift
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I practically live in the bath—trust me, any one of these oils will *seriously* elevate the experience
They can actually be a savvy investment
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I'm the (self appointed) queen of brow pencils and Glossier's really is that girl
Welcome to my make-up bag, Glossier Boy Brow Arch
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I spend a lot of time analysing hair trends—and I can't stop admiring these celebrity-approved straight bobs
*This* is why a sleek, straight bob is such a timeless look
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Should I be wearing manicure gloves to my next nail appointment? I asked two experts for their verdicts
Plus, the best gloves to go for
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I try dozens of haircare launches every year, but Olaplex's new leave-in conditioner has genuinely impressed me
Here's how the new Olaplex No.5 Leave-In Conditioner stacks up
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I asked 13 celebrity make-up artists for their favourite foundations—these are, probably, the best in the world
The pinnacle of foundation edits
By Lucy Abbersteen
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They're warming, cosy and totally delicious—trust me, these 8 perfumes are *perfect* for this weather
Without even a hint of sickly sweetness
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Google searches for the best gel moisturiser are up 120%, because they're not just for summer - here's our pick of the 7 best gel moisturisers for lightweight nourishment
Moisturise without any heaviness
By Lucy Abbersteen