Latest articles 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
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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
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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
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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...
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I’m a spot-prone beauty editor in my mid-30s, and this £21 moisturiser has replaced all of my others
And I think it will work for every skin type
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It's my job to test skincare for a living, but I always return to Elemis - I've been using it for over a decade and these are the 8 products I swear by
The staples that I wouldn’t be without
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This retinol serum has hundreds of 5-star reviews on Amazon—and I can confirm that it’s one of the best I’ve ever tried
Brighter, smoother skin incoming
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This bestselling US serum is renowned for giving seriously radiant skin, but it’s been reformulated for the UK—how does it compare?
This way for the full glowdown
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Beauty editors hate sharing their scents, but I just got 11 of them to reveal their go-to evening perfumes
Scents for when the sun goes down
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I'm calling it—the business bob is the power haircut of summer 2024, and it’s going to be everywhere
A real head turner
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Aubergine nails are proving the unexpected manicure of the summer—here’s all the inspiration you need
It’s the perfect shade of purple
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Trust me, as a mum-of-two I know how hard it is to apply SPF to kids who won't sit still - these are the 7 best sunscreens for children that are easy to apply
I’ve tested them all and these are my go-tos.
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Pixie cuts are having a moment—these 11 looks will have you wanting to chop your hair off immediately
Short and chic
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Wearing sun protection only gets more important as you age - these are the 7 best SPFs for mature skin that brighten and hydrate
I asked a dermatologist for her pick of the best
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Trust us, peach blusher is the must-have summer product for a warm natural-looking flush - these 7 add a flattering pop of colour to every skin tone
Plus expert tips on how to choose the one for you
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I’m really fussy when it comes to perfumes, but this under-the-radar brand doesn’t have one dud scent
I've tried the whole lineup
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Buying a Chanel 11.12 bag is a huge investment, but believe me these are the 11 best Chanel beauty products that will give you that luxury-hit you're after
Your daily rituals are about to get a whole lot better
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I can confirm these 7 perfumes smell like freshly laundered bedlinen in a 5-star hotel—you're welcome
Crisp cotton luxury
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Sorry nail art, the ‘boring manicure’ is here to stay— these 12 looks have won me over
Chic simplicity
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It’s true, bob hairstyles *really* work for thick hair—these 10 looks prove it
If you’ve got lots of hair, you’ll love these cuts
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Yes, your perfume is wearing off quicker right now—I can confirm these 8 perfumes hold up in the heat
You can rely on these scents to stick around
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Every make-up artist I speak to recommends using a lip liner—here are the 9 best for a perfectly defined pout
Your lips will never look better
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14 beauty editors confirm it—these luxury beauty products are worth their weight in gold
A serious upgrade to your beauty routine
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As a beauty editor, I’d pick Dior over all other luxury brands—these 10 products are the reasons why
They seriously upgrade my beauty bag
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There isn't a hair tool out there that I haven't tried and the only one that I ever use is this one and it costs £32
For effortless curls and waves
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As a beauty editor prone to shine I need to know about the best SPFs for oily skin so I asked a skin expert
Effective protection without the excessive shine
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Trust us, these are the 8 best retinol serums for smooth, plump skin—that don't cause irritation
A dermatologist-approved ingredient for healthy skin
