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    Mica Ricketts

    Mica Ricketts

    Freelance Beauty Editor and Contributor

    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

    Isle of Paradise Sunny Serum
    I’m too lazy to self-tan, but I’ve been using this product every day to fake a summer glow

    Fuss-free radiance

    Skincare
    • Business bob
      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

      By Mica Ricketts

      Hair
    • Aubergine Nails
      Aubergine nails are proving the unexpected manicure of the summer—here’s all the inspiration you need

      It’s the perfect shade of purple

      By Mica Ricketts

      Beauty
    • best sunscreen for children - image of a small girl wearing sunglasses and a sun hat having sun cream applied to her face
      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.

      By Mica Ricketts

      Skincare
    • Pixie cuts
      Pixie cuts are having a moment—these 11 looks will have you wanting to chop your hair off immediately

      Short and chic

      By Mica Ricketts

      Hair
    • best spfs for mature skin - Grece Ghanem wears black sunglasses from Off-White, yellow suit, white top and red lipstick - gettyimages 1470920013
      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

      By Mica Ricketts

      Skincare
    • Best peach blusher
      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

      By Mica Ricketts

      Make Up
    • Bibbi Perfumes
      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

      By Mica Ricketts

      Fragrance
    • Best Chanel Products
      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

      By Mica Ricketts

      Beauty
    • Laundry detergent perfumes
      I can confirm these 7 perfumes smell like freshly laundered bedlinen in a 5-star hotel—you're welcome

      Crisp cotton luxury

      By Mica Ricketts

      Fragrance
    • Woman with a grey hairstyle and money pieces
      I can assure you, embracing your grey hair is *the* chicest thing—these 8 looks prove it

      Timeless and low-maintenance

      Hair
    • boring manicures
      Sorry nail art, the ‘boring manicure’ is here to stay— these 12 looks have won me over

      Chic simplicity

      By Mica Ricketts

      Beauty
    • Bobs for thick hair
      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

      By Mica Ricketts

      Hair
    • Woman in the sea on holiday
      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

      By Mica Ricketts

      Fragrance
    • Mica holding some of the best Lip Liners
      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

      By Mica Ricketts

      Make Up
    • Luxury beauty products
      14 beauty editors confirm it—these luxury beauty products are worth their weight in gold

      A serious upgrade to your beauty routine

      By Mica Ricketts

      Skincare
    • Best Dior Products
      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

      By Mica Ricketts

      Make Up
    • Picture of Mica with waves created using the BaByliss Curling Wand Pro
      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

      By Mica Ricketts

      Hair
    • Best retinol serum
      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

      By Mica Ricketts

      Skincare
    • Mica holding the best coloured mascaras
      TikTok was right, coloured mascara does make every eye colour look brighter - here are my 7 top picks

      Say goodbye to boring black

      By Mica Ricketts

      Make Up
    • Best hair products for frizz - Emili Sindlev wears silver jacket, pants with NY print, turtleneck, green bag - gettyimages 2007516071
      As a beauty editor with hair prone to frizz and flyaways, I’ve tried every smoothing hair product out there—these 10 actually work

      This way for sleeker strands

      Hair
    • Best lipsticks for older women - Petra van Bremen wearing a black and white bucket hat by Valentino, a black t-shirt by Off-White, black shorts with belt by Off-White, a long silver knitted coat by Balenciaga, transparent frame sunglasses by Westward Leaning, - gettyimages1355367186
      The 7 best hydrating lipsticks for over 50s that won’t cling to fine lines

      Comfortable formulations in every colour

      By Mica Ricketts

      Make Up
    • tanning tools - Three girls on the beach lying on the sand - gettyimages 661860068
      I just sat down with a celebrity tan expert and he told me that these are the only tanning tools you need for a streak-free glow

      Your ultimate at-home tan kit

      By Mica Ricketts

      Hair
    • Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash - beautiful woman with her hand on her cheek smiling against a blue backdrop gettyimages:1181806328
      Everyone raves about the cult Elemis cleansing balm, but it's this underrated cleanser that I swear by for oily skin

      It leaves skin bright, clear and smooth

      By Mica Ricketts

      Skincare
    • Best lipsticks for pale skin - Gabrielle Caunesil wears black sunglasses, a black long sleeves / long slit dress from Prada - gettyimages 1469086752
      I have pale skin and can confirm that these are the very best lipsticks to compliment a fair complexion

      To perfectly complement your skin tone

      By Mica Ricketts

      Make Up
    • Best Retinol Body Lotions - Beautiful young lady enjoying the sun in the park - getty images - 1499992339
      I swear by this potent skincare ingredient for my face, but these are the 6 best retinol body lotions for your routine

      This way for tighter, brighter skin

      By Mica Ricketts

      Skincare
    • Maya Jama
      Celebrities rely on this skincare brand for glowing skin—after testing every product, I can see why

      The eye cream comes Maya Jama-approved

      By Mica Ricketts

      Skincare
    • A woman's eyelashes in the sunlight
      I've been curling my lashes wrong my whole life—here's how to *actually* do it

      A make-up artist shares her expert advice

      By Mica Ricketts

      Make Up
    • Detangling Conditioners
      My hair is really knotty—having tried them all, I can confirm these are the 7 best detangling conditioners

      For silky hair that you can run your fingers through

      By Mica Ricketts

      Hair
    • Best Fake Tan for mature Skin - mature model smiling on the beach with tanned skin
      Mature skin should avoid self tan mousse at all costs - use these 7 formulas instead

      So hydrating and radiant

      By Mica Ricketts

      Skincare
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