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Lucy Partington

@lucyparts

Lucy Partington is a journalist, specialising in beauty but can often be found writing topical opinion-led and lifestyle features. Her career started over a decade ago at Cosmopolitan before becoming beauty editor at Stylist for almost four years. With bylines across a range of titles including GLAMOUR UK, Refinery29, British Vogue, Red, Good Housekeeping and ELLE UK, she's also been writing for IndyBest since 2021 and covers everything from skincare to makeup, fragrance and hair care. Lucy’s always on the hunt for the ultimate glow-giving foundation that lasts all day, owns more neutral eyeshadow palettes than is necessary and is passionate about affordable and effective skincare. You can follow Lucy on Twitter and Instagram @lucyparts.

<p>We’ve put the two moisturisers to the test, comparing them side by side</p>
Skincare

Nivea vs La Mer review: How do the moisturisers compare?

<p>Retinol can boost collagen production which in turn helps with hydrating the skin and targetting fine lines </p>
Skincare

Best retinol creams 2024, tried and tested by a beauty editor

<p>A good cleansing oil will leave your skin feeling refreshed, nourished and ready for the rest of your nighttime routine</p>
Skincare

Best cleansing oils 2024, tried and tested by a beauty editor

<p>As “skin-scent enhancers”, both of the fragrances will probably smell slightly different on each person </p>
Women's Fragrances

Glossier launches new fragrances – and I was one of the first to try

<p>The brand’s TikTok viral formulas are affordable and gentle on skin </p>
Skincare

Best CeraVe skincare products for 2024, according to a beauty editor

<p>Dr Sam’s first launched a single cleanser in 2018 but the brand’s range has grown rapidly since then </p>
Skincare

The best Dr Sam’s skincare products, according to a beauty editor

<p>We rated each cleanser on efficacy, scent and value for money</p>
Skincare

Best cleansing balms to remove make-up

<p>Soak up the sun, safely, with these tried tested and approved SPFs </p>
Skincare

Best body sunscreens for 2024, reviewed by a beauty editor

<p>We tried to avoid doing any top-ups, to see how each of these formulas fared over time </p>
Make-up

Best lightweight foundations 2023, tried and tested

<p>I incorporated the serum into my evening routine for three weeks</p>
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This hardworking serum calmed my irritated skin almost instantly

<p>Charlotte Tilbury’s new perfumes</p>
Women's Fragrances

Charlotte Tilbury perfume review: Did they boost my mood?

<p>Ghd has made some big claims surrounding the tool, but can it live up to them? </p>
Hair

Ghd’s new straightener takes your hair from wet to styled

<p>The Skin Rocks line-up now includes moisturisers, a cleanser and two new acid toners </p>
Skincare

We got out hands on Caroline Hirons’s Skin Rocks new acid toners

Skincare

We got out hands on Caroline Hirons’s Skin Rocks new acid toners

<p>The Skin Rocks line-up now includes moisturisers, a cleanser and two new acid toners </p>
<p>The brand has curated an edit of well-formulated skincare products</p>
Skincare

What to buy from Hailey Bieber’s rhode, according to a beauty editor

<p>Like the rest of rhode’s skincare, the new cleanser is almost gel-like upon application </p>
Skincare

Hailey Bieber’s rhode launches a cleanser – but is it any good?

<p>Choose from squat-proof leggings, supportive sports bras, wide-fit trainers and more</p>
Sports Equipment & Accessories

The best plus-size gym-wear shops for women

<p>Can it dry hair as quickly as it claims and would we achieve a super sleek finish? </p>
Hair

Shark’s new hair dryer impressed us – here’s why you need it

<p>Can it dry hair as quickly as it claims and would we achieve a super sleek finish? </p>
Hair

Shark’s new hair dryer impressed us – here’s why you need it

<p>The 56 shades use either silver or gold pearlescent particles to complement wearer’s undertones</p>
Make-up

We had a first look at Mac’s studio radiance serum-powered foundation

<p>Our tester worked a range of Kosas products into their make-up and skincare routine </p>
Make-up

Kosas finally arrived in the UK – here’s a beauty editor’s opinion

<p>The oil was applied to naturally wavy, caucasian strands for the best part of six weeks </p>
Hair

We tried the TikTok-viral Mielle rosemary scalp and hair oil

<p>The middle-of-the-range price points feel like good value for money and the range of shades is impressive too</p>
Make-up

10 best Sculpted by Aimee products, from foundation to mascara

<p>This year, the luxury brand’s advent calendar follows a constellation theme </p>
Christmas

Diptyque’s advent calendar is stocked with fragrances and candles

<p>Both products include blue-light-activated algae extract, which is said to improve the look of dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles</p>
Skincare

We tried Kate Somerville’s new hydrating skincare range first

<p>We inspected the formulas, packaging, colour pay-off and longevity </p>
Beauty

The best of Victoria Beckham Beauty, according to a beauty editor

<p>Summer is the perfect time to incorporate a product that hydrates, nourishes and moisturises skin</p>
Fashion & Beauty

Baccarat Rouge vs Sol de Janeiro: Which packs the biggest punch?

<p>Both products include blue-light-activated algae extract, which is said to improve the look of dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles</p>
Skincare

We tried Kate Somerville’s new hydrating skincare range first

<p>We inspected the formulas, packaging, colour pay-off and longevity </p>
Beauty

The best of Victoria Beckham Beauty, according to a beauty editor

<p>Summer is the perfect time to incorporate a product that hydrates, nourishes and moisturises skin</p>
Fashion & Beauty

Baccarat Rouge vs Sol de Janeiro: Which packs the biggest punch?

<p>There’s three main ranges – ceramidin, cicapair and the new pore remedy line </p>
Skincare

The best Dr.Jart+ products to try, according to a beauty editor

Skincare

The best Dr.Jart+ products to try, according to a beauty editor

<p>There’s three main ranges – ceramidin, cicapair and the new pore remedy line </p>
<p>For years, people have used the brand’s prep + prime fix+ as a setting spray, but that’s not actually what it’s supposed to be. Finally, our prayers have been answered </p>
Skincare

Mac is launching its first ever setting spray – here’s our review

<p>It’s been four years since the brand launched the original airwrap </p>
Hair

Dyson airwrap review: Is the new hair tool better than the original?

<p>We tested how it wore underneath make-up and for any improvements in skin tone and brightness</p>
Skincare

Is Murad’s new SPF serum worth the £70 splurge?

<p>Our tester used it every morning after cleansing and applying her antioxidant serum</p>
Skincare

La Roche Posay’s bestselling SPF has a new formula, so we tested it

<p>Our tester used it every morning after cleansing and applying her antioxidant serum</p>
Skincare

La Roche Posay’s bestselling SPF has a new formula, so we tested it

<p>From candles to skincare, there’s no such thing as a dud Beauty Pie product in our eyes</p>
Beauty

9 best Beauty Pie products to try, from cleansers to candles

<p>As well as cleansing and conditioning, we tested for how well it fared on our scalp’s most sensitive areas </p>
Hair

The Ordinary’s new haircare line lives up to the hype - here’s why

<p>We’ve used the brand’s products on and off for about four years as part of both morning and night routines </p>
Skincare

9 best The Inkey List products, according to a beauty editor

<p>We tested primers, lipsticks, blushes and more </p>
Make-up

We tried Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty range and it’s worth the hype

<p>We tried these affordable options on our tester’s slightly oily, acne-prone and sometimes sensitive skin </p>
Skincare

The best budget skincare for under £10: Garnier, The Ordinary and more

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