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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I just asked 10 hairdressers for their favourite mask to use on clients—and the results are super interesting
Straight from the pros
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Wanting to smell like a Princess? These are the 4 fragrances that Princess Diana loved
Insiders say they were the Princess's go-tos
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Looking for a Valentine’s Day fragrance? I’ve done the research and these 10 perfumes *always* earn me compliments
Perfumes that'll prompt an "ooh, you smell good"
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I've tried almost every single Merit Beauty product and these are the 8 products I will be using again and again
Beauty editors are obsessed
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Here are 12 bronzers that boost glow without leaving you looking orange — as tested by beauty editors with pale skin
The best buys to add flattering warmth
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Make-up artist-founded brands play home to some of the best products on the market—here are 11 of the greats
In MUAs we trust
By Lucy Abbersteen
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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
By Lucy Abbersteen
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These are the 9 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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Not going out this month? Elevate your night in with the best bath salts that smell like luxury perfumes
Time for a soak
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 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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9 fragrance experts share the candles they won't be without now that winter is fast approaching
The perfect accompaniments to a long dark evening
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 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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I've tried them all—these are the only perfumes I'll be wearing on my neck this festive season
Festive cheer in a bottle
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