Latest articles 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
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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 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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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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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
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People call these perfumes 'basic' but I fundamentally disagree—in fact, these 9 smell really luxurious
And they're perfect for summer
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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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Of all the affordable hair dryers we've tried (and trust us, that's a lot) these 8 come out on top
All under £65
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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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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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I can assure you, embracing your grey hair is *the* chicest thing—these 8 looks prove it
Timeless and low-maintenance
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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
