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've finally found a radiance-boosting concealer that works wonders for my oily skin—and I'm obsessed
It's a new go-to
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Not a fan of floral fragrances? I still stand by my view that these 11 jasmine perfumes are must-tries
They're timeless and elegant
By Lucy Abbersteen
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After wearing a different perfume every day, I can confirm these 9 earned me the most compliments
Perfumes that'll prompt an "ooh, you smell good"
By Lucy Abbersteen
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15 skincare experts just told me their all-time favourite sunscreen—consider these must-tries
Serious sunscreen shopping inspo
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I tried the viral blue metallic Wonderskin Lip Stain—here are my honest thoughts on the results
Does it go the distance?
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Trust me, these 25 hairstyles for round faces will never go out of style
This is all of the round-face hair inspiration you could need
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Yes, the iconic IT Cosmetics CC cream is fantastic, but these 7 other products deserve your attention too
From make-up to skincare, these are the greats
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I asked 11 beauty insiders for their ride-or-die products—this is, perhaps, the best beauty edit in the world
From Caroline Hirons to Susan Yara
By Lucy Abbersteen
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The best brown mascaras offer a softer make-up look that flatters every eye colour - these 9 are the best we've tried
Proof that the best brown mascaras shouldn't be overlooked
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Do you know the difference between retinol and retinal? Retinoids are confusing - two skincare experts demystify this hero ingredient
Consider this a vitamin A cheat sheet
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Yes, the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream is iconic, but these are 8 of our favourite products that we think should be on your radar too
Truly a household name
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I'm a beauty editor with pale skin and I can guarantee that these 11 bronzers won't leave you looking orange
The best buys to add flattering warmth
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Yes, bonding products are brilliant for damaged hair, but here's why you need one of these moisturising hair masks, too
Don't forget to nourish
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I test hair dryers for a living and the only one I actually use is the Dyson Supersonic
The coveted tool is currently discounted
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Battling breakouts? It's time you knew about this lesser-known product that's adored by dermatologists
Read this before using one daily
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Trust us, if you’re in the market for a waterproof sunscreen you need to read what these two skin experts have to say first
There are a few things to know
By Lucy Abbersteen
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These are, without question, the 14 best eyebrow pencils guaranteed to transform your brows
A make-up bag staple
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Going on a trip? Don't leave home without one of the 6 best travel mascaras
The space-saving formulas to know
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Hear me out—prom hair is having a summer 2024 resurgence and it’s actually *very* chic
I'm into it
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Pearl nails aren't going anywhere for summer 2024—here are the looks I'm taking inspo from
Pearlescent nails are the toned-down version of the viral chrome trend for those who want something subtler
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I'm fed up of biscuity fake tans—after testing them all, I can confirm these 7 actually smell good
Some actually smell *great*
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Most of us forget to apply SPF to this one body part—and it shows
Dry ears? We've got you
By Lucy Abbersteen
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The razor-cut bob is the cool, low-maintenance hair trend I've been waiting to see all year
Yes, bobs are still going strong
By Lucy Abbersteen
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These perfumes just so happen to have mostly natural formulas—and I couldn't sing their praises any louder
Right this way for our favourite natural perfumes
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Like muted manis, just for your hair—'pastellisation' is the understated hair trend to know about this summer
A leading colourist just told me why it's *the* technique to try
By Lucy Abbersteen
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There's only one colourful nail trend I'm actually buying into this summer—and it's this simple design
Nail inspo boards at the ready
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Underblushing is the make-up technique to know right now if you're a fan of effortless glow
Crushing on underblushing
By Lucy Abbersteen