Latest articles by Mica Ricketts
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I'm Useless at Doing My Make-Up, But I'll Be 'Base Bronzing' All Summer for Effortlessly Glowy Skin
Come rain or shine
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I Hate the Feeling of Sun Cream, But These SPF Body Oils Leave My Skin Glowy and Smooth
Protection without the stickiness
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A Gel Removal Left My Nails in Tatters—Since Discovering this Repair Treatment, I’ve Been Wearing Nothing Else
For healthy nails that look good too
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As a beauty editor with adult acne, there’s one affordable brand that makes up most of my skincare routine
A French pharmacy favourite
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Trust me, glossy pink nails are the *chicest* summer mani—they elongate your hands beautifully
You'll be rushing to the salon
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This summer, I’m forgoing most of my make-up routine in favour of one of these 8 tinted SPFs
A true multitasker
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I Love Luxury Skincare, But This £13 SPF Moisturiser Will Be All I’m Using This Summer
Dewy skin with added sun protection
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I’ve been feeling frazzled lately, but this unexpected fragrance note calms my senses like a comforting cup of tea
The alternative gourmand
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I’ve Used Glossier’s Cult Jelly Cleanser For 8 years, But Now That I’m 35 Its New Launch Has Replaced It Entirely
It removes every scrap of make-up
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Meghan Markle's 'Montecito manicure' is *the* quiet luxury nail look and it's so easy to do at home
Royally chic
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Travelling soon? Petite and practical, these minis will give your beauty bag a chic upgrade
First-class formulas only
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I Have Acne-prone Skin, So Struggle With The “Clean Girl” Make-up Look—I Asked A Professional For Help
Here are there 5 simple steps
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I’ll be wearing effortless beach waves all summer long, thanks to these 6 mermaid waver tools
They’re *so* easy to use
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Audrey Hepburn wore this classic floral perfume for a reason—I’m obsessed with it too, 68 years later
If it’s good enough for Audrey...
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I swapped my usual lip balms for the best bright lipsticks—and it was surprisingly joy-inducing
A dopamine boost for Monday through Sunday
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As a perfume-obsessed beauty editor, I can’t believe it’s taken me 25 years to try this classic Y2K scent
It was worth the wait
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I have no time to be faffing with brushes, but a make-up sponge is an essential in my routine—here are the 6 best
Essential for smooth, seamless skin
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This sunscreen leaves my skin so glowy—it’s basically replaced most of my makeup-bag
Forget the foundation...
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Of all the affordable hair dryers we've tried (and trust us, that's a lot) these 9 come out on top
All under £65
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People call these perfumes 'basic' but I fundamentally disagree—in fact, these 11 smell really luxurious
And they're perfect for spring
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I’m 35 and my skin is way less plump than it used to be—but this sell-out serum is restoring its bounce
My shortcut to lifted, juicy skin
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Over 45? These are the 9 best serums to firm, smooth and boost glow, according to experts
This one step could transform your skin
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Experts agree we should switch up our skincare as we grow older—these are the 12 best moisturisers to tighten, brighten and hydrate
Truly hardworking creams
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Over 50? These are the 11 best concealers for mature skin, which don’t skimp on hydration, coverage and brightness
With absolutely no clinging to dry patches
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Want super glossy, glowy hair? Hair bronzing is the key to sun-kissed strands for spring
Golden perfection
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This iconic 00s perfume was my signature as a teen, but it still smells so fresh and modern today
This fruity fragrance is over 20 years old
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I have so many sunscreens that I love, but this is the one that I recommend to *everyone* who avoids wearing SPF
It’s truly undetectable
