Lucy Abbersteen
Lucy is a freelance beauty editor and contributor at Marie Claire, and has written for titles including Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, Glamour and woman&home. 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 a good hair or nail trend. 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 two leading hairdressers what the chicest hair colours are for curly hair—here's their verdicts
You'll want to read this before your next salon visit
By Lucy Abbersteen
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As a beauty editor I'm sceptical of hyped-up products, but Rare Beauty's Soft Pinch Liquid Blush is *that* good
Trust me, I've tried a lot of them
By Lucy Abbersteen
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'Bow stacking' is the new hair trend that social-media experts are predicting to be *major* news in 2024
Bows for days
By Lucy Abbersteen
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The best setting spray is absolutely essential during party season—these 5 won't let you down this December
For make-up that lasts
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I've put every Dior mascara to the test—this one is my favourite for fluttery and lifted lashes
Plus, how to work out which Dior mascara you should use
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Every time I use the IT Cosmetics CC Cream I am so impressed by the coverage - here's why
A true make-up icon
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Hairstylists are calling 'caramelised hair' one of 2024's most universally wearable colour trends—here's the best inspiration
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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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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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Beauty experts confirm these are the 5 most common eyebrow shapes - this is how to keep them looking sharp
Straight? Rounded? Let's find out...
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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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
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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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These 7 perfumes smell unbelievably expensive—and they're all under £50
Affordable luxury, bottled
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