Latest articles by Mica Ricketts
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‘Lived-in blonde’ is the low-maintenance hair colour trend that’s going to be everywhere in 2025
It's effortlessly cool
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Blurred, back-lit skin will replace our obsession with glow—here are the best products for a velvety complexion
Soft, radiant skin will be everywhere this spring
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A hair expert just confirmed that ghost waves are going to be *the* most popular hairstyle for spring
And they couldn’t be easier to recreate at home
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The best serums for pigmentation reduce dark spots, boost brightness and improve skin tone—and these 9 deliver on all fronts
This way for radiant skin
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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I just found the longest-wearing eyeshadow—it's the *only* one I've tried that stays put all night long
Maximum sparkle, minimal effort
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
