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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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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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
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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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’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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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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Take my word for it: the Refy Beauty pre-Christmas discounts are *seriously* good - these are the 10 products to stock up on
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
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I’m hopeless at eye make-up, but these luxury eyeshadow palettes make smokey eyes a doddle
Four colours, countless make-up looks
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 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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Forget eight hours of beauty sleep a night, this radiance-boosting serum is all I need
A does-it-all wonder
By Mica Ricketts
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The best serums for pigmentation reduce dark spots, boost brightness and improve skin tone—and these 8 deliver on all fronts
This way for radiant skin
By Mica Ricketts
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Experts agree we should switch up our skincare as we grow older—these are the 10 best moisturisers to tighten, brighten and hydrate
Hardworking creams that leave skin smooth and glowy
By Mica Ricketts
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Over 45? These are the 7 best serums to firm, smooth and boost glow, according to experts
This one step could transform your 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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Over 50? These are the 9 best concealers for mature skin for hydration, coverage and brightness
With absolutely no clinging to dry patches
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