
Mica Ricketts
Mica Ricketts is a freelance beauty editor and contributor to Marie Claire. She has written for titles including Refinery29 and Who What Wear UK, and also works with beauty brands on content messaging and marketing copy. She was previously Who What Wear UK's beauty editor. As someone that has tried basically every acne product on the market, she has a particular passion for debunking skincare myths and finding products that work. Plus, with two small children at home she is all about time-saving beauty routines that boost glow and disguise dark circles.
Latest articles by Mica Ricketts
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This is hands down one of the *best* hair products that I have ever used, and I will repeat buy it until the end of time
It’s totally transformed my hair care routine
By Mica Ricketts
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Vitamin C moisturisers brightened my winter skin—these 8 are so glowy I'll be using them in spring *and* summer
My shortcut to radiant skin
By Mica Ricketts
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If you find traditional gourmand fragrances sickly, I urge you to try these 5 unusual 'umami' perfumes
Savoury scents that are so delicious
By Mica Ricketts
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I just asked a make-up artist exactly how to contour lips for a fuller, more defined pout—and it’s surprisingly easy
Plus, the best products to use
By Mica Ricketts
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I’m always sceptical about viral beauty trends, but I have to admit that blonzing makes my skin look *so* glowy
Sun-kissed simplicity
By Mica Ricketts
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I'm really fussy when it comes to mascara, but I love all 7 from this brand
For length, volume and definition
By Mica Ricketts
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I'm thrilled that this beauty product that I used to wear religiously when I was younger is back in a big way
Out with the childish and in with the chic
By Mica Ricketts
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My house is so cold in the winter that I always skip body lotion, but these 6 shower oils keep my skin soft and nourished
My low-maintenance body care hack
By Mica Ricketts
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Want to improve your hair health *and* transform your styles? Add one of the 9 best hair serums to your routine
Shiny and smooth
By Mica Ricketts
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These are the 9 best body lotions that I rely on in winter because I hate the feeling of thick creams on my skin
Nourishing and non-sticky
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Foodie fragrances are set to be *the* scents we'll all be wearing in 2025—a perfume expert just confirmed to me
From gummy bears to ripe tomatoes
By Mica Ricketts
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Here’s every product I use as a beauty editor in my winter body care routine to keep dry skin at bay
6 steps to restore radiance
By Mica Ricketts
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My nails break all the time in winter, so I've been testing nail strengtheners to keep them supple and healthy—these are the best
No chips allowed
By Mica Ricketts
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Every make-up expert I know is raving about this unique new concealer—as a spot-prone beauty editor I understand they hype
My skin has had so many compliments
By Mica Ricketts
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Dry lips? These are the 6 best satin lipsticks for hydration, colour and natural shine—and zero flaking
Elevating the everyday
By Mica Ricketts
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I have no time for a bath, but I'm not mad about it as these 8 body washes upgrade my daily shower to a luxury experience
Skin-softening formulations that smell incredible
By Mica Ricketts
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Celebrities and royals swear by this facialist for glowing skin—her line of products are just as good for adding radiance at home
Professional results without a trip to the clinic
By Mica Ricketts
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I have oily skin and I’ve just tested the 8 best matte foundations for great coverage and longevity—without the shine
They leave skin even, but never dull
By Mica Ricketts
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Need some last minute gift ideas? Here are 16 beauty gifts that will arrive before the 24th
From engraved lipsticks to the best gift cards
By Mica Ricketts
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I’m too lazy to bother with primer, but whenever I wear this one I always get compliments on my skin
A serious glow-booster
By Mica Ricketts
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I’m a beauty editor with a soft spot for expensive red lipsticks, but these 6 affordable ones can easily rival my luxury favourites
All under £20
By Mica Ricketts
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My hair never looks shiny, but this quick and easy in-shower treatment makes my textured hair look so sleek and glossy
It only takes 5 minutes
By Mica Ricketts
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I just asked 7 hair experts to share their best round brush for a bouncy blowdry—these are the results
Turns out, the right brush makes all the difference
By Mica Ricketts
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Finding a blusher that works for pale skin can be tricky, but these are the 6 best for adding a subtle pop of colour
And they’re make-up artist-approved
By Mica Ricketts
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I’ve tried hundreds of cream blushes, but this one has replaced all of them thanks to how fresh and dewy it leaves my skin
It's in my make-up bag every single day
By Mica Ricketts
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Take my word for it these 10 Refy Beauty products are *seriously* good—stock up now
Worth the hype
By Mica Ricketts
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I'm so nosy - beauty editors reveal the 9 best affordable skincare products that they always repurchase
All for £20 and under
By Mica Ricketts