Lucy Abbersteen
Lucy is a UK-based beauty journalist who has written for titles including Marie Claire, Glamour, OK!, Popsugar and Refinery29, as well as regularly contributing to woman&home. Her work covers everything from expert skin and haircare advice to beauty trends and reviews of the latest products. During her career, she regularly speaks to the industry's leading hairdressers, dermatologists and make-up artists, has covered backstage at London Fashion Week and has interviewed many a celeb about their beauty routine. When she isn't writing and talking about beauty you'll most likely find her reading, Netflix-ing or out on a walk.
Latest articles by Lucy Abbersteen
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I always reach for these best Diptyque perfumes when I want to smell chic and mysterious
Our in-depth reviews of the best Diptyque perfumes will help you choose a luxurious signature from this famous Parisian fragrance house...
By Lucy Abbersteen Last updated
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Need a new pair of ghds? Our experts review each of the brand's straightener models
Our beauty team's comprehensive guide to every ghd straightener on the market
By Emma Stoddart Last updated
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What does vitamin C do for skin? Dermatologists explain its benefits in detail
Experts explain how vitamin C can be beneficial when used as part of your regular skincare routine
By Lucy Abbersteen Last updated
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Gorgeous copper hair ideas - as seen on celebrities
Fancy a copper hair moment? These celebrity looks are sure to inspire you
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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Is the Dyson Supersonic Nural worth the extra spend? A beauty editor shares her honest review
Dyson's newest hair dryer is an update to the already brilliant Supersonic, so does it significantly outperform its predecessor?
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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The best brown lipstick looks - as spotted on celebrities
Need some makeup inspiration? Right this way...
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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Emma Stone just stepped out with a super short pixie crop – and now we're debating a dramatic chop, too
The actress unveiled her shortest cut ever on the Golden Globes red carpet
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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Helen Mirren's best beauty looks from over the years, from her viral blue hair to classic red carpet makeup
We revisit some of our favourite hair and makeup looks from national treasure Dame Helen Mirren
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie's best beauty looks from over the years
We revisit some of the royal duo's best beauty moments from the decades
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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'I learned how to use the Dyson Airwrap and it creates a brilliant at-home blow dry every time'
A beauty editor's guide to mastering the Dyson Airwrap – including styling tricks from a top hairstylist
By Lucy Abbersteen Last updated
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I'm a beauty editor who loves baths, and this soul-soothing oil makes it a 10/10 experience every time
Need to unwind and recharge? Our contributing beauty editor reveals her favourite bath oils for a moment of calm
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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Our curly-haired tester has tried most hair dryer diffusers – these are the 8 best on the market
Our reviews of the best diffusers for curly hair to dry curls gently every time
By Lucy Abbersteen Last updated
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Think powder foundation always means cakey coverage? These 9 prove otherwise
Our beauty team is here with in-depth reviews of the best powder foundations to suit various budget levels and finish preferences
By Lucy Abbersteen Last updated
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We've tried every single Benefit mascara – here's how to choose the best one for you
Our in-depth reviews of the best Benefit mascaras – tried, tested and ranked
By Lucy Abbersteen Last updated
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The 8 best hot brushes of 2025 for smooth at-home blow dries every time
Our expert testers have trialed dozens of tools to find the very best hair dryer brushes on the market that are genuinely worth your hard-earned cash
By Lucy Abbersteen Last updated
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Hair dryer too loud? We've narrowed down the quietest tools on the market for a calmer blow dry
Drying your hair is usually a fairly noisy task, but we've found the quietest hair dryers on the market...
By Lucy Abbersteen Last updated
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Iconic liquid eyeliner ideas – from a classic wing to graphic looks
Right this way for all the liner inspiration you need
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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Stunning brunette hair ideas to inspire you, from warm caramel to deep espresso
From Penelope Cruz to Zoe Saldana, get inspired by these chic celebrity brunettes...
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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The 6 best cordless straighteners in 2025 for easy travel-friendly styling – tried and tested by our beauty editors
From compact and lightweight travel-friendly designs to high-tech models designed for healthy hair styling
By Lucy Abbersteen Last updated
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Amazing celebrity long bobs to inspire your next haircut
Looking for some long bob ideas to inspire a chopped 'do? Right this way...
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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The best hair straightening products of 2025 to help you achieve smooth, shiny strands
Our expert reviews the best hair straightening products to keep your hair sleek post-styling
By Lucy Abbersteen Last updated
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Our contributing beauty ed's Bellissima Italia B-Travel Dryer review: how does this portable tool stack up?
We've compiled a thorough guide to the pint-sized Bellissima Italia B-Travel Dryer to help you decide if it's right for you
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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The best updo ideas for long hair to inspire your next "hair up" look
We've scoured the celebrity archives to bring you some of the best updos for long hair
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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I've just cleaned and dried 30 makeup brushes in record time – and it's all thanks to this £30 tool
Our contributing beauty editor puts the STYLPRO Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer to the test
By Lucy Abbersteen Published