GET THE GLOSS: RESTING BEACH FACE
“My day to day holiday essentials include all of the basics in all beauty domains- face, hair and body. I do make more effort than usual because I have the time, and also I can test things properly and leisurely which I love.” "I wouldn't say that I am a light packer...
GET THE GLOSS: INSIDER BEAUTY
SHE’S KNOWN FOR HER CASHMERE WITH AN EDGE – HER RAINBOW STRIPES AND STAR MOTIFS. HER MAKEUP, ON THE OTHER HAND, IS PARED-BACK FRENCH CHIC. HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE HER BEAUTY BAG When Marielle Wyse designed her first cashmere jumper back in 2014, she had no idea that...
STELLA: WHAT GENERATION GAP?
Reena: ‘I raided my mum’s closet a lot when I was younger – sometimes I would tell her… sometimes not. I remember one pair of Miu Miu ponyskin shoes that I used to go out in a lot, and these amazing, white, horse-embroidered Stella McCartney jeans that I stole a lot...
BEAUTIFUL THINKING
We love the wonderful and talented Ruby Hammer – she’s everything Beautiful Thinking stands for.. 56 years young, Ruby looks as fantastic now as she did decades ago! Ruby’s life has been a bit of a fairy-tale! Born in Nigeria to Bangladeshi parents, Ruby and her...
GET THE GLOSS: GOT TO RED LIPSTICKS
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Red Carpet Red, £24 “Easy to wear straight from the bullet, this lipstick provides a matte look without being too drying. It’s also long-lasting enough to withstand a cocktail or two as well.” FOR FULL ARTICLE CLICK...
GET THE GLOSS: RESTING BEACH FACE
“My day to day holiday essentials include all of the basics in all beauty domains- face, hair and body. I do make more effort than usual because I have the time, and also I can test things properly and leisurely which I love.” "I wouldn't say that I am a light packer...
SHEER LUXE: WHAT’S IN YOUR MAKE UP BAG
HARRODS: RUBY HAMMER’S GUIDE TO BEAUTY
Ruby Hammer MBE has been working in the beauty industry for over 25 years after starting out as a make-up artist’s assistant at London Fashion Week. Fast-forward to 2016, not only has Ruby’s work appeared in industry-leading magazine titles, but in 2007 she was...
THE TIMES: SECRETS OF CELEBRITY BEAUTY EXPERTS
You might not be able to afford the bespoke Alexander McQueen frock that Cate Blanchett wore to the Baftas but take heart: the contents of her make-up bag is far more purse-string-friendly. We asked Hollywood’s biggest make-up artists for the budget products— which...
STROBING: SUBTLE HIGHLIGHTING FOR FRESH FACED BEAUTY
We are still totally obsessed with the glow of great skin and the newest buzz word is ‘strobing’. A switch from the somewhat harsher contouring (at least when applied on the street) this shows off your bone structure and flawless bare faced skin. An impeccable...
HARRODS: IT’S MY PARTY: GET THE LOOK
Get ready for party season with this grown up glamorous look – Kept modern with the use of clever and subtle makeup to stop it looking too severe and dated. PREP Prepare the Skin before hand, the better the prep the less makeup you need on the skin. I like to...
HARRODS: THE ART OF DARKNESS: GET THE LOOK
HARRODS: THE ART OF DARKNESS: GET THE LOOK Less is more this season with ‘no make up make up’ remaining the staple daytime choice. As with everything in life the better you prep, the better the end result. I love AVEDA TOURMALINE CHARGED EXFOLIANT to clean and scrub...
BEAUTY FALL
Keep your Summer sparkle this Autumn with Ruby’s top tips to look bright eyed and bushy tailed... 1. My favourite instantly gratifying trick is to start by splashing my face with lots of cool water in the morning - it really helps to get the blood flowing. 2. After...
GET THE GLOSS: MODEL MAKEOVER
READ FULL ARTICLE on GET THE GLOSS Getty Images, Instagram @officialjdunn WHICH BRIT MODEL ARE YOU CHANNELLING? IN HONOUR OF LONDON FASHION WEEK, WE GOT A MAKEUP LESSON IN MODEL BEHAVIOUR FROM SOME OF THE COUNTRY’S BEST MAKEUP ARTISTS Are you more Cara or Jourdan? Or...
WHO’S YOUR HERO? REVEAL YOUR HERO LOOK WITH RUBY HAMMER
BRAVISSIMO: BEING THE ME I WANT TO BE
http://amazingyou.bravissimo.com/ Bravissimo from Elisabeth Hoff on Vimeo.
L’OREAL: WOW-TO, MAKEUP TUTORIAL FOR MATURE SKIN
INSTYLE: HOW TO COVER, CONCEAL AND GET RID OF SCARS
READ FULL ARTICLE We would say we've all got scars, but the fact of the matter is, we don't, and sometimes it can be tough when you do. From leftover acne marks to cuts and grazes and sometimes something a little more extreme, they can be a serious source of low self...
THE POOL: WHAT IS A BB CREAM?
Quick face fix or beauty guff? Here’s a comprehensive lowdown on BB cream By Frankie Graddon on 12.08.15 Last week, I was emailed the following by a fellow member of The Pool: “F, help. What on earth is BB cream? When should I use it? Over or under moisturiser etc....
FENWICKS: INFLIGHT BEAUTY ROUTINES
READ FULL ARTICLE Four beauty experts reveal their inflight beauty routines... 3. Ruby Hammer MBE, makeup artist With 25-years experience in the beauty industry there are not many tricks the internationally renowned makeup artist does not know. What are your beauty...
NOT FAIR: HOW TO FIND THE BEST FOUNDATION FOR YOUR SKIN TONE
MAKEUP ARTIST RUBY HAMMER SHOWS US HOW TO APPLY FOUNDATION LIKE A PRO; FROM PICKING THE BEST FOUNDATION FOR OLIVE, MEDIUM AND DARK SKIN TONES TO HER TOP MAKEUP TIPS FOR ACHIEVING BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY LOOKING SKIN When it comes to picking the right foundation for your...
MINMAX – THE BEST EYELINERS
READ FULL ARTICLE Ruby goes for long-lasting and easy application. Her pick is from the american brand Hourglass: “My ultimate pick for the best eyeliner has to be the mechanical gel eyeliner by Hourglass. It is simply the best for a thin or thick cat flick. Plus it...
AURELIA SKINCARE
"I am obsessed with cleansers and believe great skin starts with them. My current favourite is the Aurelia Miracle Cleanser." Ruby Hammer x
GET THE GLOSS: ADDRESSING HYPER-PIGMENTATION
FROM HOW TO EAT YOUR WAY TO MORE EVEN SKIN TO THE BEAUTY ESSENTIALS THAT ACTUALLY DELIVER, HERE’S YOUR GO-TO GUIDE FOR ADDRESSING DARK CIRCLES, SUN SPOTS AND HYPERPIGMENTATION FROM THE INSIDE OUT When it comes to smart skincare, we’re big believers that an inside out...
SUMMER SKIN
To keep problem skin at bay make sure to body brush daily and exfoliate. I love the MIO SKINCARE natural dry body brush, it is slightly larger than the palm of your hand so that you can grip easily whilst brushing upwards in the direction of your heart. The brush...
FESTIVAL OF BEAUTY
Whether it’s Coachella, Glastonbury or the House Festival if you love music and fashion the fields provide the hottest catwalks around. This time of year wipes come into their own, whether it’s facial, antibacterial, deodorant or feminine hygiene. Festivals are one of...
PICK OF THE DAY: NARS CHRISTOPHER KANE
What's not to love when you get two amazing brands joining together for a beauty collaboration? The NARS / CHRISTOPHER KANE Neoneutral collaboration consists of 10 pieces to let you achieve the Christopher Kane look at home. I love the tweak to the logo on the pack -...
INSTYLE: BEAUTY ICON HONEY RYDER
I love working with Cassie at InStyle so when I got a call to ask for some tips on how to achieve the beach glamour of the infamous original Bond girl Honey Ryder I happily imparted my knowledge. Honey has a timeless sun-kissed, groomed brows and defined eyes look -...
CREATE THE PERFECT SUMMER GLOW WITH CELEBRITY MAKE UP ARTIST RUBY HAMMER MBE
CREATE THE PERFECT SUMMER GLOW WITH CELEBRITY MAKE UP ARTIST RUBY HAMMER MBE Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th June The Make-Up Salon, 5th Floor, Urban Retreat at Harrods Back by popular demand, celebrity Make-Up Artist Ruby Hammer MBE will be available for two days...
PICK OF THE DAY: DIORSHOW
Tea and make up a great way to start the day. Reviewing my kit at the moment and the DIORSHOW range is going straight in. The mascara is the blackest black and creates immediate volume and intensity whilst being build-able for the most extreme lashes.
MINMAX BEAUTY: PRO PICKS MASCARA
READ FULL ARTICLE Ruby never fusses around, and when we asked her for her favourite Mascara, her anser was as clear as glass: "Oh definitely the GRANDIOSE MASCARA by LANCOME. It's great for volume and extra drama - and due to its swan like neck super easy to use."
HARRODS MAGAZINE: NARS DUAL INTENSITY BLUSH
FOR VIDEO AND FULL ARTICLE CLICK HERE Ruby Hammer MBE teams up with NARS to take us through two modern looks using the brand’s versatile DUAL-INTENSITY BLUSH Step 1: BROW DOWN “Brows play an important part in framing the face and can get lost with a bronzed...
JEWEL TONES BEAUTY: MICRO LINER TUTORIAL
You don't get a more vibrant a personality in beauty than Ateh Jewel and I'm proud to have been included in one of her videos for Jewel Tones. I show Ateh how to create a tight micro liner look to lift and enhance the eye whilst looking like you aren't wearing liner....
PICK OF THE DAY: SHISEIDO PERFECTING CONCEALER
Almost every professional make up artist has the fabulous CLEU DE PEAU concealer in their kit but it comes at a price for the privilege of the high quality ingredients. I am thrilled to say the new SHISEIDO PERFECTING CONCEALER (which is made by the same parent...
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ROOT MAGAZINE
Throwing it all the way back to February 1984 a blast from the past courtesy of Fatima Khassal, Root Magazine. This was one of my first photoshoots and the first time i'd had my make up done by another artist. Not sure I could recreate the look now with the abundance...
PICK OF THE DAY: GUERLAIN MAXI LASH SO VOLUME MASCARA
When your mascara already has the perfect combination of formulation and packaging to create long luscious lashes what more can you add to it? GUERLAIN MAXI LASH SO VOLUME MASCARA has added a fresh floral fruity fruity fragrance. Delivering volume from the first swipe...
GET THE GLOSS: 10 WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT DIETING
GET THE GLOSS asked the pros about weight loss cheats you can employ to give your bikini body goals a boost in the right direction... CONTOUR YOUR WAY SLIM WITH MAKEUP ARTIST RUBY HAMMER CONTOUR LIKE A PRO My tips are an extension of contouring: giving yourself more...
PICK OF THE DAY: SISLEY INTENSIVE DARK SPOT CORRECTOR
Looking forward to seeing the results of the Sisley Intensive Dark Spot Corrector within four weeks it promises to lighten dark spots due to aging and the sun in addition to promoting an even complexion.
A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH: MIN MAX BEAUTY
Starting with a very nude and bare look Ruby Hammer gradually added more and more drama to each shot transforming Fleur from "Girl next door" to a classic "Grace Kelly" before finally ending up with a "rock chick" look. For the full details of the MINMAX BEAUTY "A...