Ruby On The Radar – Hand Chemistry

Ruby On The Radar – Hand Chemistry

Sometimes I discover products that I just have to rave about - and Hand Chemistry Intense Youth Complex, £18.99, fits that category perfectly. I've been using it for seven days on the trot - you really have to give it 7 to 10 days to get the full benefits - and my...

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Ruby On The Radar – Lancome Grandiose Mascara

Ruby On The Radar – Lancome Grandiose Mascara

Lancôme are the mascara experts when it comes to innovation and lash-loving formulations. Now they've come up with something even more "Wow" than its predecessors.  Their latest mascara wonder, Grandiose, has a really nifty, "swan-neck" shaped wand that makes it...

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My Favourite Lip Crayons

My Favourite Lip Crayons

I love the ease of lip crayons and I am just as likely to use them on a shoot as I am on myself. A model said to me recently (with a hint of surprise) - “Oh, you’re actually using them!” -  as if they were strictly for every day use!  But they are so easy to use, so...

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The FAB edit

The FAB edit

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE Read about Ruby's love of multi-purpose products - perfect for condensing a make up kit.

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Ruby Loves…Benefit They’re Real! Push-Up Liner

Ruby Loves…Benefit They’re Real! Push-Up Liner

Since the launch of Benefit’s latest product, I’ve been dying to talk about this revolutionary eyeliner. Not only is Benefit They're Real! Push-Up Liner, £18.50, the blackest of blacks – rather than dingy grey or dirty black – but it's dispensed via a soft, rubbery...

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Ruby Relaxes…My skin guru, Vaishaly

Ruby Relaxes…My skin guru, Vaishaly

I’ve been a client of Vaishaly’s for many years. It may sound clichéd, but she’s got magic in her hands and always seems to know what you need and when you need it. Although she’s an expert in eyebrows – she is one of London’s original and best brow threaders – she is...

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Top Sante

Top Sante

  READ FULL ARTICLE HERE Introducing acclaimed make-up artist, Ruby Hammer...

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My Travel Beauty Must-Haves

My Travel Beauty Must-Haves

On the recent leg of a marathon flight from Miami coming home from a shoot, I happened to be the last one on the plane. It’s a long story, but suffice it to say that I was using up my 300,000 Air Miles, so I had to wait until the flight was fully boarded before I...

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Ruby On The Radar – Clarisonic Aria

Ruby On The Radar – Clarisonic Aria

    I’ve been a fan of the Clarisonic Aria for several years. I saw it in Allure magazine (the beauty bible for industry insiders) and a soon as I set my eyes on it, I had to have it. At the time, it wasn’t available in the UK, so I bought one from Sephora...

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Healthista – Desert Island Beauty Bag

Healthista – Desert Island Beauty Bag

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE Celebrity make-up artist, brand creator and television personality, Ruby Hammer MBE, knows a thing or two about make-up and skin care.  We challenged her what she would HAVE to have if she were stuck on a deserted island and was only allowed ten...

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Simple Style Notebook

Simple Style Notebook

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE Wednesday morning and I'm thrilled to have an exclusive interview today on the blog just for you. There's a certain confidence and spirit in making the best of what you have every day. Whether it's for a meeting at work, lunch with an old...

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