PICK OF THE DAY: ARMANI EYE & BROW MAESTRO 4 IN 1
I love ARMANI EYE & BROW MAESTRO it's the perfect multi purpose eye product. It can be used for brows, as eye shadow, to line the eyes or even to touch up the hair line / roots. Designed by Linda Cantello the International Make Up Artist for Giorigo Armani she...
INTELLIGENT LIFE: TO CONCEAL, THEN REVEAL
READ FULL ARTICLE Is there room in the calendar of Middle Earth for Lothlórien Fashion Week? If so, here’s the design that would rouse the line of orcs on the front row: a hooded cloak, conjured by Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, creative directors of...
PICK OF THE DAY: HOMEOPLASMINE
I can't be without this French cult classic. Brilliant for soothing chapped lips and dry patches. Available at www.escentual.com
UDO’S CHOICE PRESENTS JACK & OLIVIA
UDO’S CHOICE RUBY HAMMER
After discovering Udo’s Choice Ultimate Oil Blend Ruby was amazed that a simple change in her diet produced such amazing results. Ruby talks about life's greatest lessons, definition of happiness of her definition of beauty in this beautifully personal look at her...
PICK OF THE DAY: TATA HARPER BE FIERCE
I love this organic lip balm from TATA HARPER beautifully moisturising and it includes Spanish Lavender (the latest wonder ingredient). It is purported that it can restrict muscle contractions to decrease the look of expression lines - either way it keeps lips...
PICK OF THE DAY: VASELINE LIP THERAPY
For healthy and protected lips one of my favourite budget beauty buys is VASELINE LIP THERAPY - it's perfect for the current cold snap!
MY BEAUTY EMPORIUM: FOUNDATION SCHOOL
PICK OF THE DAY: EVE LOM LIGHT ILLUSION CONCEALER
EVE LOM'S LIGHT ILLUSION CONCEALER provides subtle highlighting whilst evening out the complexion. For an all over glow add a couple of pumps to your foundation.
PICK OF THE DAY: LANCOME CITY MIRACLE CC CREAM
I love this SPF 50 CC Cream that combines the best of make-up and skincare in one.
THE 10 MINUTE WINTER FACE
It's winter, if you hadn't noticed already! Along with shorter, darker days, skin has the additional challenge of dealing with extremes in temperature and less outdoor activity. This can mean a complexion that looks dull and less than radiant. Luckily, I've got a few...
MINMAX BEAUTY: GREAT HAIR DON’T CARE
MAULI RITUALS: MY MOTHER’S LEGACY
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE A native Brit of Bangladeshi parents, Ruby Hammer MBE, continues to enjoy a high-profile career as an internationally acclaimed make-up artists and branding creator and consultant. Home is in West London and shared with her husband and Soho...
MINMAX BEAUTY: THE NUDES
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE This week, with the launch of our “Great Hair, Don’t Care” story it’s all about natural beauty – enhancing what your momma gave you! So we can’t forget to tell you about our favourite neutral eyeshadow palettes – 2 of which Ruby Hammer, our...
GET THE GLOSS: CHOOSE THE RIGHT COLOURS FOR YOUR SKIN TONE
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE Are you more of a Cate, J.Lo, Jourdan or Lupita? We asked four top makeup artists for their tips when it comes to choosing the right colours for your skin tone When it comes to makeup, what colours suit your skin tone best? No one size fits all,...
BEYOND BESPOKE: RUBY HAMMER’S PARTY BEAUTY GUIDE
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE International make-up artist Ruby Hammer shares her tips for upping your make-up to party perfect with Emma Bannister. Ruby Hammer’s kit is a Pandora’s box of tricks and treats, with which she artfully makes up some of the most beautiful girls...
MINMAX BEAUTY: UN MENAGE A TROIS
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE As part of MINMAX's "Great Hair Don't Care" shoot each of their professionals (including Ruby Hammer) chose one beauty product, which they applied to all 5 of the models.
PICK OF THE DAY: CHANEL ALLURE GLOSS
I adore everything about CHANEL'S ALLURE GLOSS - the simple one click black case makes you feel like a true 'Bond Girl' whilst the gloss glides on with an intense yet high shine finish. If you are looking for a handbag gloss this is the one for you!
PICK OF THE DAY: RMK FOUNDATION BRUSH
The one piece of advice that i will never stop giving is always buy the best brushes that you can afford. The RMK FOUNDATION BRUSH is domed allowing you to use it from any angle with soft yet firm bristles delivering a perfectly smooth finish. For the best results...
GET THE GLOSS: NOT FAIR – TOP BLUSHERS FOR DARK AND OLIVE SKIN TONES
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