
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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I’ve tried every affordable skincare tool from this beauty tech brand—but these 3 genuinely rival their more expensive counterparts
And they’re all under £60
By Mica Ricketts
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Turns out, hair does shed more in winter—here are the 8 products that experts swear by to keep hair loss at a minimum
For thick, swishy hair all season long
By Mica Ricketts
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I’ve been loyal to the Dyson Supersonic for years - this is the hairdryer that convinced me to turn my back on it
Yes, it’s *that* good
By Mica Ricketts
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Google searches for tretinoin have doubled this year - but what is it? Here’s what you need to know about the powerhouse ingredient
Tackle everything from acne to fine lines
By Mica Ricketts
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If I had to use just one make-up brand on my entire face then it would 100% be this luxury one
Trust me—there isn’t one dud in the entire lineup
By Mica Ricketts
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I switched up my skincare basics for La Prairie products—including a £1385 face mask—to see if they’re *actually* worth the money
A seriously luxurious upgrade
By Mica Ricketts
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I have oily skin that’s prone to breakouts, but this skin tint leaves my skin looking even, fresh *and* radiant
I use it every single day
By Mica Ricketts
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I asked 4 skin experts to share the best night creams for oily skin to calm breakouts and balance oiliness
All while you’re snoozing
By Mica Ricketts
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The best serums for oily skin reduce shine, minimise breakout and exfoliate pores—and these 6 do it all
Clear, healthy skin
By Mica Ricketts
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I’m a mum-of-two who rarely gets a full night’s sleep, but this night cream makes the most tired skin look so bright and glowy
Who needs eight hours anyway?
By Mica Ricketts
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We're both dreadful at styling our hair, but we've managed to create big bouncy blowouts with the viral Revlon One Step tools and we are hooked
Truly worth the hype
By Mica Ricketts
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No matter your skin type, experts say that adding the best exfoliator to your routine is one of the *best* ways to boost brightness and glow (and prevent breakouts)
A formula for every skin need
By Mica Ricketts
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Beauty editors and make-up artists swear by NARS products, but these are the 8 that live permanently in my make-up bag
These iconic formulas are worth the hype
By Mica Ricketts
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As beauty editors we swear by this affordable beauty brand for everything from skincare to fragrance—these are the 16 best Beauty Pie products I buy on repeat
As a beauty editor I swear by this affordable beauty brand for everything from skincare to fragrance—these are the 9 best Beauty Pie products I buy on repeat
By Tori Crowther
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From pigmentation to dryness, experts agree that our skin isn't its best at this time of year—but this post-summer skincare routine will restore your glow for autumn
This way for healthy, luminous skin
By Mica Ricketts
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As a 35-year-old beauty editor, I've tried *every* buzzy skincare product—trust me, this brand does skin best
Trust me, it’s more than just cute packaging
By Mica Ricketts
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Celebrities swear by this skincare brand for bright, healthy skin—and after testing it all, I get the hype
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley swears by their serum
By Mica Ricketts
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This £12 unsexy beauty product stopped me looking like an oil slick all summer and it'll be a firm fixture into autumn too
A must-have for those with oily skin
By Mica Ricketts
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I just asked an expert—these are the 11 best blushers for every skin type and tone
An instant pop of colour
By Mica Ricketts
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Sorry if it’s TMI, but I keep getting ingrown hairs and *this* is the only product that’s helped
Even the most stubborn of strands
By Mica Ricketts
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I’m rubbish at eye make-up, but these 9 eyeshadow sticks make me feel so polished—with *zero* skill required
The ultimate low-maintenance make-up hack
By Mica Ricketts
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Turns out, the best hair oils work for *every* hair type—these are the 9 best for nourished, smooth, shiny strands
Plus, the mistake you want to avoid when using it
By Mica Ricketts
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I love a bargain, so I’ve rounded up the best affordable beauty advent calendars for under £100
With savings of up to £466
By Mica Ricketts
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My skin has been irritated all summer, but this “basic” moisturiser has restored its hydration and bounce
Simple but oh-so-effective
By Mica Ricketts
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We're two experience beauty editors and we rate these 9 skin tints more highly than foundation
Whatever your skin type, these formulas will bring the glow
By Mica Ricketts
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After many years of trial and error, here are the 10 best foundations for pale skin - as tested by beauty editors with fair skin
And they don't compromise on the skin-like finish we love
By Mica Ricketts
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Whether it’s raining or shining, my hair struggles to stay smooth—these are the 7 best products to weather-proof your style
Humidity is rising...
By Mica Ricketts