
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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Torn between BIAB and a gel manicure? Nail experts break down the differences to help you decide
Our expert guide explains how BIAB vs gel nails differ to help you decide on your next manicure appointment
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Sienna Miller swapped beach hair for silky waves – and we think this nourishing oil was behind the look
Here's how to get Sienna's smooth, smooth strands...
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The 9 best waterproof mascara buys that'll stay put through rain, tears and swimming
Our contributing beauty editor reviews the very best waterproof mascaras that'll see you through a dip in the pool or the sea, or being caught in the rain
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Need a smooth, straight hairstyle to last all day? We vote these the 9 top hairstyling products for the task
Our beauty team reviews the best hair straightening products to keep your hair sleek and smooth post-styling
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Jennifer Aniston is a fan of this nostalgic floral scent – and you can still buy it today
Ever wondered which perfumes Jennifer Aniston wears? Wonder no more...
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Love Amal Clooney's glowing complexion? This lightweight and hydrating foundation is behind it
A hydrating and glowy stick foundation? We'll take three, please
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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Hate noisy hair dryersThese low-noise tools yield a luxury at-home blow-dry – without compromising on power and results
Drying your hair can be a noisy task, but we've found and reviewed the quietest hair dryers on the market...
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For elevated styling on the go, these are the 6 best cordless straighteners - tested and ranked by our team
From compact, travel-friendly designs to innovative models that preserve hair health, these are the best cordless tools to invest in...
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We've tried every single ghd hair straightener - these are the 9 best for sleek salon-worthy strands
From the Platinum+ to Original IV, our beauty experts reveal the best ghd straighteners that are worth your investment...
By Emma Stoddart Last updated
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Sandra Oh's best beauty looks from over the years
We look back on some of our favourite looks from the Killing Eve and Grey's Anatomy star
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Diptyque perfume is the pinnacle of cool French sophistication - and these are the scents our team swears by
Our in-depth reviews of the best Diptyque perfumes will help you choose a luxurious signature from this famous Parisian fragrance house...
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Struggle with skin sensitivity? These are the expert-approved moisturisers to soothe and comfort it
These soothing creams and lotions come approved by our skin sensitivity-prone testers
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Rachel Weisz's best ever beauty looks
She's given us plenty of hair and makeup inspiration over the years
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Emily Blunt's best beauty moments from over the years
We revisit our favourite hair and makeup looks from the British actor's decades-long career
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We've tested dozens of hair tools, these are the best hot brushes for a sleek salon-worthy blow dry at-home
Our beauty editors share their top tried and tested hot brushes that are actually worth investing in
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Trust us - these are the 9 best powder foundations, ranked by beauty editors with oily skin
These tried and tested formulas are set to prevent shine throughout the day and unlock a soft matte finish
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Naomie Harris's best hair and makeup moments from over the years
We revisit some of our favourite hair and makeup looks from the British star...
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Catherine Zeta-Jones' best beauty moments from over the years
We revisit some of our favourite ever hair and makeup looks from Catherine Zeta Jones
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Keira Knightley's best ever hair and makeup looks
We handpicked some of the actor's best ever looks
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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Kate Winslet's best beauty looks from over the years
We've rounded up our all-time favourite hair and makeup moments from the award-winning actress
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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I love a less-is-more approach to skincare, but can I really use sunscreen as moisturiser? Dermatologists weigh in
If you have a hydrating SPF, do you really need to apply moisturiser too? We put it to the skincare experts.
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The 12 best shampoos for curly hair for gentle-yet-nourishing cleansing, reviewed by our experts
Our experts have tested and reviewed the best shampoos for curly hair to keep curls, coils and waves soft
By Millie Fender Last updated
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Demi Moore's best beauty looks from across the years
From sultry, smokey eyes to her enviable long black locks, we look back at the actor's enviable hair and makeup looks
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Our favourite Nicole Kidman beauty looks from across the years
Revisit some of the star's most iconic hair and makeup moments
By Lucy Abbersteen Published