HOUSE SEVEN: SPRING BEAUTY
RUBY HAMMER MASTERCLASS: REVEAL YOUR PERFECT BASE 25TH MARCH 2015
Reveal your perfect base with Ruby Hammer in Urban Retreat at Harrods. Wednesday 25th March The Make-Up Salon, 5th Floor, Urban Retreat, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, SW1X 7XL Fresh off the back of London Fashion Week, celebrity Make-Up Artist Ruby...
MY BEAUTY STASH: AURELIA
I am obsessed with cleansers and believe great skin starts with them. My current favourite is AURELIA MIRACLE CLEANSER, £34. I start right at the chest and work upwards.
INSTYLE BEST BEAUTY AWARDS – BEST LIP BALM
I've carried SISLEY'S CONFORT EXTREME NUTRITIVE LIP BALM in my kit since it's launch. It's perfect for moisture and comfort and really helps heal.
INSTYLE BEST BEAUTY BUYS 2015 – BEST CULT FRAGRANCE
I tend to be more of an oils person, but ever since I tried TOM FORD'S NEROLI PORTOFINO, it's become my signature holiday scent. One spritz instantly transports me to somewhere warm and sunny.
PICK OF THE DAY: VVB NAILS INC
I adore the shades of the VICTORIA, VICTORIA BECKHAM NAILS INC in Judo Red and Bamboo White they compliment her range beautifully and i'm sure there will be a barrage of copycat colours. The red is a vibrant orange red and the white described as 'delicate bone' has a...
PICK OF THE DAY: CREME DE LA MAR ILLUMINATING EYE GEL
For the price you want a product that really works and CREME DE LA MER ILLUMINATING EYE GEL doesn't fail to deliver! Use under or over make up this gel has an instant effect - brightening the eyes.
PICK OF THE DAY: ORLY BONDER
The brand ORLY has interesting origins with it's founder Jeff Pink being credited for coining the phrase "French Manicure" when he launched a get the look kit in the late 70's. With it's patented gripper cap it's a brand often used by professionals for it's sleek...
MINMAX BEAUTY BEHIND THE SCENES: GREAT HAIR DON’T CARE
PICK OF THE DAY: CHEEKY FREEZE FRAME
Feeling CHEEKY? The FREEZE FRAME MAKE UP SETTING SPRAY by CHEEKY will keep your makeup in place all day (and night). Spritz at arms length over your finished look and you won't have to worry about reapplying. Buy online at www.urcheeky.com or why not visit one of...
PICK OF THE DAY: GINVERA GREEN TEA MARVEL GEL
My first trip to HOUSE OF GLAMDOLLS was for the monthly 'tea with Yoda' session. Led by industry expert David Horne, this is a chance for makeup artists of all backgrounds to come together to discuss the industry over tea and cakes (which were delicious). As part of...
PICK OF THE DAY: L’OREAL ELNETT SATIN
ELNETT SATIN EXTRA STRONG HOLD - a firm fave of mine (and many of the best stylists on the planet): perfect, fail-proof hold but easily removed with the stroke of a brush.
CHANEL: TIMELESS BEAUTY
Don't miss your chance for a personal appointment with Ruby Hammer on Wednesday 21st January, to book call or email 0207 240 2001/ covent.garden@chanel.co.uk
PICK OF THE DAY: BENEFIT THEY’RE REAL PUSH UP LINER
Want to create a fool proof lined party eye? Invest in BENEFIT THEY'RE REAL PUSH UP LINER. The flexible tip allows the liner to hug the lash line from corner to corner. When applying make sure to wipe the tip prior to twisting the base this ensures you get the right...
MINMAXBEAUTY: HIDE, SEEK & CONCEAL
READ FULL ARTICLE CONCEALER - BY CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ A makeup-artist favourite and therefore also truly loved by Ruby Hammer and the MINMAX team. It’s key benefits include great blend-ability, high coverage and the moisture complex which locks in moisture. And who can...
CULT BEAUTY: PREPPING AND PRIMING
An introduction to prepping and priming from Cult Beauty expert and global make up artist Ruby Hammer.
CULT BEAUTY: CONTOURING
An introduction to contouring with Cult Beauty expert Ruby Hammer
Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm
Everyone knows I'm a fan of easy-to-use make-up essentials and Clinique's Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balms are no exception. Following in the footsteps of Chubby Sticks for Lips and Eyes, these chunky sweep-on blushers give a gorgeous glow to cheeks in seconds....
CULT BEAUTY: RUBY’S KIT BAG
PICK OF THE DAY: CLARINS LIP COMFORT OIL
I can't help but be excited by the new CLARINS LIP COMFORT OIL, as a fan of hair and face oil already I love this concept. It's non oily (once applied), non sticky and is 100% natural using hazelnut oil as a preservative. The easiest way to describe the formulations...