
Mica Ricketts
Mica Ricketts is a freelance beauty editor and contributor to Top Quality Designers Shopping. 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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This summer, I’m forgoing most of my make-up routine in favour of one of these 8 tinted SPFsA true multitasker
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I Love Luxury Skincare, But This £13 SPF Moisturiser Will Be All I’m Using This SummerDewy 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 teaThe 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 EntirelyIt removes every scrap of make-up
By Mica Ricketts
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Green Nails Are The Unexpected Trend Of 2025—Pistachio Manicures Will Be The *Only* Way To Wear Them This SummerMove over matcha
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Meghan Markle's 'Montecito manicure' is *the* quiet luxury nail look and it's so easy to do at homeRoyally chic
By Mica Ricketts
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Travelling soon? Petite and practical, these minis will give your beauty bag a chic upgradeFirst-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 HelpHere 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 toolsThey’re *so* easy to use
By Mica Ricketts
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I swapped my usual lip balms for the best bright lipsticks—and it was surprisingly joy-inducingA dopamine boost for Monday through Sunday
By Mica Ricketts
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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 scentIt was worth the wait
By Mica Ricketts
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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 bestEssential for smooth, seamless skin
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This sunscreen leaves my skin so glowy—it’s basically replaced most of my makeup-bagForget the foundation...
By Mica Ricketts
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Butter yellow is the colour of the season—and experts have confirmed it looks chic on nails tooHere's how to choose the best shade for you
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People call these perfumes 'basic' but I fundamentally disagree—in fact, these 11 smell really luxuriousAnd 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 bounceMy 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 expertsThis one step could transform your skin
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Over 50? These are the 11 best concealers for mature skin, which don’t skimp on hydration, coverage and brightnessWith absolutely no clinging to dry patches
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This iconic 00s perfume was my signature as a teen, but it still smells so fresh and modern todayThis 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 SPFIt’s truly undetectable
By Mica Ricketts
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I lost a *lot* of hair after having kids, but this serum has really helped with regrowth, bald patches and thicknessPlus, it's keeping greys at bay
By Mica Ricketts
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If you love fruity scents but hate anything overly *sweet* then these 6 rhubarb perfumes will hit the spotThis moreish note is about to take off
By Mica Ricketts
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‘Lived-in blonde’ is the low-maintenance hair colour trend that’s going to be everywhere in 2025It's effortlessly cool
By Mica Ricketts
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Blurred, back-lit skin will replace our obsession with glow—here are the best products for a velvety complexionSoft, radiant skin will be everywhere this spring
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A hair expert just confirmed that ghost waves are going to be *the* most popular hairstyle for springAnd they couldn’t be easier to recreate at home
By Mica Ricketts
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This is hands down one of the *best* hair products that I have ever used, and I will repeat buy it until the end of timeIt’s totally transformed my hair care routine
By Mica Ricketts
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If you find traditional gourmand fragrances sickly, I urge you to try these 5 unusual 'umami' perfumesSavoury scents that are so delicious
By Mica Ricketts


