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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One of London's leading hair colourists just told me 'grey contouring' is the new trend that suits everybody
Flattering and chic
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I asked fragrance enthusiasts which perfume holds the most nostalgia for them—these 8 take them right back
The stories behind some of the most nostalgic fragrances
By Lucy Abbersteen
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'The Stevie' is the 70s-inspired haircut we anticipate we'll be seeing everywhere in 2024
Retro hair inspo this way
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Despite having oily skin, I'm a liquid blush convert and these are 5 of the best I've ever tried - just in time for the party season
Get a healthy flush in seconds
By Lucy Abbersteen
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This under-the-radar Jo Malone perfume is easily one of my most complimented—and I think it deserves more praise
The epitome of luxury
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I'm a beauty editor who has tried most make-up lines, but this affordable brand is one of my go-tos
Everything costs £15 and under
By Lucy Abbersteen
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If you have a heart-shaped face, hairdressers recommend one of these 12 hairstyles
The key styles to know about
By Lucy Abbersteen
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With years of experience, I name these the 6 most game-changing beauty products you can buy
Impossibly simple, impossibly effective
By Lucy Abbersteen
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The final discounts in the Refy Cyber Monday sale are excellent—as a beauty editor, I believe this is one of the best brow gels ever made
How to fake laminated brows
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Most red lip fans have MAC Ruby Woo lipstick in their collection—here's why it's such an icon
She's a classic
By Lucy Abbersteen
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The 90s bob seems to be everywhere right now—here's how to make the timeless hairstyle work for you
Hairdressers break down the 90s bob and how to style this iconic look
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I'm not a big fan of festive nails, but these 6 party-ready designs are undeniably chic
All the party season manicure inspo you could need this season
By Lucy Abbersteen
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The 6 best straighteners for curly hair according to beauty editors
The top tools for curly hair, according to experts
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Floating layers are proving *the* low-maintenance haircut to know about for autumn/winter
Sign us up
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Peptide serums have so many benefits—and these are the very best to add to your regime and transform your skin
An expert explains why they're so beneficial for skin
By Lucy Abbersteen
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The best brow lamination kits if you don't want to commit to the treatment
Right this way for slicked-up brows
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I live for woody perfumes and these are the 8 that I currently have on rotation
The perfect pairing for cosy season
By Lucy Abbersteen
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According to manicure experts, these are the best red nail polish looks this season
Everything from deep wine tones to bold apple reds, plus all the manicure inspo you need
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Neptune waves are having a moment, and they look great on literally everybody
It's all wavy, baby
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Square nails are having a major resurgence—here are 7 manicure ideas to inspire your next appointment
*Do* be square
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Experts say these are the 7 biggest mistakes you can make whenever you get a spray tan—here's what to do instead
Get flawless results from your spray tan every single time
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I used an LED mask every night for a fortnight—here's what happened to my skin
A beauty editor tries *that* CurrentBody LED mask seen in Emily In Paris
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Of everything I've tried, these 7 affordable concealers are the best for banishing dark circles and blemishes
And they cost £15 or less
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I asked 11 beauty editors about their favourite shower products—and the results were fascinating
Right this way for 'everything shower' inspo
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Cowgirl copper hair is everywhere RN—here's how these tones work on just about everyone
Plus, how the trend will evolve in the coming months
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I test mascara as part of my job, and this one's staying power seriously impressed me
And this is from someone who often tops it up
By Lucy Abbersteen
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These are the only autumn pedicure colours worth knowing about, according to a nail pro
Bookmarking these, stat
By Lucy Abbersteen