Lucy Abbersteen
Lucy is a beauty journalist who has written for titles including Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, OK!, woman&home and Women's Health, as well as regularly contributing to My Imperfect Life. Her work covers everything from skin and haircare tips to trying and testing the latest beauty launches, and interviewing celebrities and experts. A certified dog person, her other interests include mental wellbeing, books, piña coladas and not getting caught in the rain.
Latest articles by Lucy Abbersteen
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9 Christmas makeup on TikTok videos to inspire your festive look
Christmas makeup on TikTok is incredibly creative, so if you're looking for ideas for the festive season, you've come to the right place
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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Six small hand tattoos that work on just about anybody
If you're looking for small hand tattoos, these beautiful designs are bang on-trend and super subtle
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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Can you use vitamin C and retinol together?
Find out whether you can use vitamin C and retinol together
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The best ankle tattoo ideas to inspire your next bit of body art
Ankle tattoo ideas should be cute, fun, and most importantly, fit on the available space—these ideas will help you decide on your upcoming inking
By Amy Hunt Published
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Curly hair types: a guide to figuring out your curl pattern
We asked an expert how to figure out which of the curly hair types you have
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What are parabens in shampoo and are they harmful? We asked an expert
Are parabens dangerous? What are parabens in shampoo used for? Allow us to explain
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What is low-poo shampoo for curly hair and which ones should you buy?
What is low-poo shampoo? We break it down plus bring you our edit of the best low-poo shampoos
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Best shampoo for curly hair: 7 options to hydrate and boost definition
We review the best shampoo for curly hair options—whether you’re the proud owner of loose ringlets or tight coils
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Eight tattoo ideas for best friends to inspire you and your BFF
Looking for tattoo ideas for best friends? Here are some fun and quirky ideas that will cement your friendship forever!
By Amy Hunt Published
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5 cute tattoo ideas to inspire your first or next piece of body art
We've rounded up some cute tattoo ideas for you to choose from if you're looking for ink inspiration
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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What a dermatologist wants you to know about blowing micellar water into foam
We asked a dermatologist whether blowing micellar water for DIY foam is actually a good idea
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8 meaningful tattoo ideas for couples who want matching ink
These sweet tattoo ideas for couples are all the inspo you need if you and your partner want to go matchy-matchy
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The best Prime Day deals on Amazon Face Steamers for an at-home spa day
Amazon face steamers have been discounted for the October Prime Day—here are the top deals you won't want to miss
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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Baby braids are everywhere RN—inside the celeb-loved hairstyle
In a major Y2K nostalgia moment, baby braids have made a big comeback and we are loving it
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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6 of the best multipurpose makeup products to save you space and money
Experts explain the benefits of multipurpose makeup—plus the tried-and-tested buys to have in your beauty kit
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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This TikTok expiry hack shows you how to check use-by dates on all your fave beauty products
This TikTok expiry date hack shows you where to find the use-by date on all your makeup and skincare faves...
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The Glossier Black Friday sale deals you need to know about
Black Friday Stock up on this cult fave brands in the Glossier Black Friday sale
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Best diffusers for curly hair: 5 options for bouncy and defined curls
We've rounded up the best diffusers for curly hair—both available to buy separately and with a new dryer
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Eau de Parfum vs toilette vs body mist: what’s the difference in fragrances?
We explain the difference between the different types of fragrances, including parfum vs toilette, as well as body mist and more
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New study reveals how many women *actually* orgasm during sex in straight partnerships
Here's proof that the orgasm gap is a real thing
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What is glycolic acid and how does it work? A handy guide
We asked an expert to break down the benefits of glycolic acid, one of the most popular alpha-hydroxy acids
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These are officially the most popular sustainable beauty brands in the world
Excuse us while we collect them all for our bathroom cupboard!
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Sebaceous filaments vs blackheads: what’s the difference?
We asked two doctors to explain the difference between sebaceous filaments vs blackheads, plus how to treat them
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The most iconic red carpet dress of all time has been revealed
Can you guess which celebrity red carpet look has been crowned the most iconic of all time?
By Lucy Abbersteen Published