Latest articles 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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I always look tired, but this brand has taken over my make-up bag thanks to its incredible concealer and glow-boosting products
Happily converted
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Trust me, as a beauty editor that never waxes, these are the 6 best bikini trimmers for a smooth, irritation-free trim
If you're not a fan of razor burn, read on
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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Expert agree that the best moisturisers boost hydration and strengthen your skin’s barrier—here are 16 that do just that for every skin type
A simple step that makes the world of difference
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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 always in a rush, but these 7 tinted SPFs mean I can skip my entire makeup routine while protecting my skin from the sun
A true multitasker
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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 too lazy to self-tan, but I’ve been using this product every day to fake a summer glow
Fuss-free radiance
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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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No matter your skin type, there’s one brand that my beauty editor friends and I agree will work for you—and it’s affordable
A French pharmacy favourite
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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
