Latest articles by Lucy Abbersteen
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Our beauty team has tried dozens of powder foundations, but these are their 9 top picks for smooth, breathable coverageBoasting convenience, buildable coverage and natural matte finishes, these are the best-performing powder bases on the market
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Torn between these Shark and Dyson stylers? This is how to decide between themOur comprehensive guide to the Shark FlexFusion Straight vs Dyson Airstrait – which one wins in our contributing beauty editor's head-to-head?
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Every makeup bag needs one of these best waterproof mascaras for lashes that withstand stuffy humidity, unexpected rain and tearsThese are the formulas our editors reach for when they want long-wearing lashes that don't fall flat, flake, or smudge
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Angela Scanlon's 'pale girl makeup' picks include a £13 mascara in an unexpected – but very flattering – shadeThe presenter calls the affordable buy her 'secret weapon'
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No plug? No problem - these 6 cordless straighteners deliver salon-smooth hair on the goOur expert beauty team have tested every contender on the market to find the best cordless straighteners
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Hannah Waddingham's incredible, gleaming skin is thanks to this exact product - and it works instantlyWe spotted the star's radiant glow and made it our mission to find out more...
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This simple bob styling trick just gave Eva Longoria's 'shaggy' new cut a completely different lookEva Longoria has traded her signature long hair for a thick, layered bob - and it looks so effortless for summer
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Sienna Miller named this cult £3.50 balm as the 'greatest drugstore product' - and we confirm it's a versatile summer essentialMultipurpose, Sienna-approved and under £5? Sign us up
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Jennifer Aniston is wearing this 'delicious' lightweight skin tint for summer - it's a perfect alternative to foundationWe've found the exact hydrating, skin-blurring formula Jen 'loves'
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I tried polynucleotide injections to rejuvenate my hands - here's what happened, with before and after photosCurious about this buzzy aesthetic 'tweakment' for the hands? Here's everything you need to know...
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Foundation for oily skin has come a long way: these 9 fresh-looking, long-lasting bases are the very best on the market nowOur oily-skinned beauty editors put dozens of foundations to the test - and have the photos to prove it
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When our beauty team wants smooth, sleek, frizz-free strands, these are the 9 straightening products we turn toTried, tested and approved by our beauty team for sleek, smooth strands that will go the distance
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Hate the noise of blow drying? Our experts have found the 7 quietest hair dryers on the marketBlow drying can be a very noisy task, but not with our expert edit of the quietest hair dryers on the market
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Can you use sunscreen as a moisturiser? We asked two dermatologists if it's okay to skip a step in the heatHoping to avoid skincare overload when it's hot and sticky? We put this particular question to the experts
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Torn between getting BIAB vs gel nails? I've tried them both and quizzed nail pros on the differences, to help you decideThere are some crucial distinctions between the two popular salon techniques
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Want a pair of cordless straighteners? Here's what happened when a beauty ed tried the ghd UnpluggedA beauty expert shares her ghd Unplugged review, fully assessing this portable and travel-friendly tool's capabilities
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Want a pair of ghds? Our beauty experts review every single hair straightener model from the brandWondering which ghd straighteners to buy? Our beauty team reveal the tool perfectly matched to you and your hair's needs
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Winter wreaking havoc on your hands? One of our beauty editor-approved hand creams is the fixOur beauty experts review the best hand creams on the market – from fuss-free, reparative formulas to luxurious skin-softeners
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This 50-year-old hair mask created for Audrey Hepburn makes my hair bouncier than any other I've triedPhilip Kingsley Elasticizer is the weightless, moisturising mask our contributing beauty editor always returns to
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You can get huge discounts on Charlotte Tilbury right now – and these are the biggest savings we've foundAll our team's favourites are in this highly anticipated sale, including Hollywood Flawless Filter, Matte Revolution, Airbrush Setting Spray, and more
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Our curly-haired testers have tried most hair dryer diffusers – these are the 6 best to shop nowUsing a diffuser for curly hair is the best way to get well-defined, bouncy curls every time – here are our reviews of the top buys
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When it's 'dry and dreary' outside, Naomie Harris uses this clever balm to create her signature glass skin glowIt's her secret weapon for a flattering sheen
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For an effortlessly bouncy blow-dry, I swear by the Dyson Airwrap - and this is how I achieve such good resultsOur beauty editor details exactly how to use the Dyson Airwrap for the best results - with styling tips from the pros.
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How to use a blow dryer brush for lasting bounce and volume, according to a beauty editor who has already mastered itFor a salon-worthy blowout at home, a beauty editor shares her tips and tricks for using a hair dryer brush...
