GET THE GLOSS: NOT FAIR – TOP BLUSHERS FOR DARK AND OLIVE SKIN TONES
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TATLER RUSSIA: CHRIS CRAYMER
MINMAX: REAL SOFTIES
FULL ARTICLE HERE The Suquu Cheek Brush is soft as silk and the perfect size for applying just the right amount of blush. Needless to say, if Ruby loves it, we got to have it
TESCO BEAUTY: THE DEFINITIVE CHRISTMAS BEAUTY DOZEN
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PICK OF THE DAY: MICRO MINI BEAUTY BLENDER
I adore the original Beauty Blender and these micro mini's are the perfect addition to the range for highlighting and shading in small areas. They give a flawless finish akin to airbrushing.
PICK OF THE DAY: EMMA HARDIE PROFESSIONAL CLEANSING CLOTHS
I love Emma Hardie's range and these cleansing cloths are no exception - they have a gently abrasive muslin side for exfoliating and a microfiber side for polishing.
PICK OF THE DAY: RESULTIME EYE PERFECTOR SERUM
Smoothing, illuminating, hydrating & reviving I adore the EYE PERFECTOR SERUM by RESULTIME for reducing puffiness. Apply in the morning and evening with a light tapping motion, using your ring finger for brighter eyes.
THE DARK SIDE
Earlier this year, I wrote a post about the latest trend for white, both products and packaging. As it's coming up to Halloween, that time of the year we we let our Gothic tendencies run riot, it's time to explore our dark side. We've all got one! It's purely a...
PICK OF THE DAY: CHARLOTTE TILBURY
For the ultimate nude lip I am loving the CHARLOTTE TILBURY range. For nude lips that last, I like to combine Tilbury's ICONIC NUDE LINER, with PENELOPE PINK LIPSTICK and then finish with a slick of BARDOT BEIGE GLOSS. All available from www.CharlotteTilbury.com and...
MINMAXBEAUTY: SHEER BEAUTY
@minmaxbeauty Sheer Beauty ❤️ Face: Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow in Toasted Beige, Burberry Fresh Glow Golden Radiance no2, Laura Mercier Secret Camoflague no5 &no6. Brows: Anastasia Brow Powder Duo. Eyes: Bourjois 24hr Color Editiin Eyeshadow in prune nocturne, Nars...
PICK OF THE DAY: CARMEX
I used to have to beg, borrow or steal from anyone going to the USA for CARMEX LIP BALM. It's a staple in my kit and perfect now the heating is being switched on again there's no excuses for dry, chapped lips as it's in the UK too!
PICK OF THE DAY: AVON MEGA EFFECTS MASCARA
I love how this mascara gives the big boys a run for their money. A revolutionary concept in brush design the comb provides panoramic volume from corner to corner for mega lashes.
MINMAX: A GLINT OF GOLD
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE What better way to light up short, dark days than with a glint of metallic gold?
MINMAX: WE TALK TO RUBY
READ THE FULL STORY HERE Considered one of the UK’s top make-up artists, we were super excited to be collaborating with Ruby Hammer on our ‘Sheer Beauty‘ story. Ruby has been in the business for 25 years, and her client list is phenomenal – listing magazines like...
MINMAX SHEER BEAUTY: BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO
Behind the scenes with MINMAX and Ruby Hammer
PICK OF THE DAY: DIOR PORE MINIMIZER
A must-have for backstage beauty this skin refining primer evens out the complexion and erases blemishes to provide the perfect canvas.
PICK OF THE DAY: MUJI THIN COTTON SWABS
There are cotton buds and there are MUJI THIN COTTON SWABS! The thinness makes them perfect for a million beauty uses - from perfecting your most feline eyeliner to cleaning up your cuticles their minute tip gives a precision finish.
PICK OF THE DAY: SISLEY BLACK ROSE PRECIOUS FACE OIL
Make sure you are looking after your skin especially with the rapidly approaching change in seasons. For an indulgent treat try layering your skincare I love applying SISLEY BLACK ROSE FACE OIL prior to the SISLEY BLACK ROSE MASK – perfect for sun damage as well as...
PICK OF THE DAY: YSL LA LAQUE COUTURE BLEU GALUCHAT
Still stuck on this colour the new YSL La Laque Couture in Bleu Galuchat is very similar to Michael Kors Impulse. I obviously love this shade as I’m instantly (if not constantly) drawn to it! Moving into Autumn/Winter is the YSL offering which has a grained leather...
RUBY REMEMBERS: HORST RECHELBACHER
Reconnecting with Fatima Olive has brought back some of my fondest memories within the beauty industry. With a heavy heart and lots of affection I pay my respect to one of my mentors ‘HORST RECHELBACHER' the founder of AVEDA and INTELLIGENT NUTRIENTS. During my...
PICK OF THE DAY: BENEFIANCE WRINKLE RESIST EYE MASK
With the mother of all jet lag the SHISEIDO BENEFIANCE WRINKLE RESIST 24 PURE RETINOL EXPRESS SOOTHING EYE MASK is what I reach for before I go anywhere near a concealer. They are great for on the plane or if you have had a few too many late nights / early...
PICK OF THE DAY: ESTEE LAUDER SCULPTING FOUNDATION BRUSH
Ergonomically designed the new Estee Lauder Sculpting Brush No2 follows the contours of your face providing super control and with a bristle density that really works the product in for a beautiful finish. Perfect for using a cream to contour whether it’s the Estee...
PSYCHOLOGIES – POSITIVE BEAUTY AWARDS 2014
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE Beauty can be a transformative tool, and at Psychologies we do beauty differently. We believe in positive body image, promoting self-confidence and championing brands that themselves work to support diversity, responsibility and sustainability....
YOUR HEALTHY LIVING – RUBY’S BEAUTY MASTERCLASS
PURE BEAUTY – WEDDING BELLES
WEDDING BELLES - Pure Beauty's guide for brides will ensure they look beautiful on their big day.
SISLEY PHYTO-LIP TWIST
I'm a huge fan of lip pencils which is a good job considering they appear to be launching across all ranges. The Sisley Phyto-Lip Twist is a real stand out with both a fantastic formula and a beautifully designed pack.
WEAR AND WHERE – HOW TO LOOK GOOD IN PHOTOS
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE Looking for a little extra help on how to look good in photos? Ruby Hammer make-up artist extraordinaire and Emma Lewis, an amazing interiors, lifestyle and portrait photographer tell you how.
VANTAGE – TOOLS OF THE TRADE
International makeup artist Ruby Hammer shares her advice on the tools of the trade.
WOMENS HEALTH – MY LIFE ON A PLATE
Co-founder of Ruby & Millie cosmetics, make up artist Ruby Hammer, 52, sure gives good skin. But does her diet need a makeover?
COUNTRY AND TOWN HOUSE – MY BEAUTIFUL LIFE
MY BEAUTIFUL LIFE International makeup artist Ruby Hammer shares her beauty secrets from beauty inspirations and her daily beauty routine to products that she can't live without.
COUNTRY & TOWN HOUSE – RUBY HAMMER’S BEAUTY TIPS
International make up artist Ruby Hammer shares her beauty secrets with Country and Town House Magazine - From beauty inspirations to hero products gain an insight into the world of a make-up artist.
My Perfect Autumn Lip Colour – Chanel’s Rouge Coco Shine in Aura
I love Chanel's Rouge Coco Shine Lipsticks. Their sheer, glossy texture is fabulously moistursing and makes lips feel more presentable than if you were just applying a balm. I delighted that Chanel have added three new shades for this autumn, and my personal...
Orly BB Creme for Nails
We've had BB Creams for the face and now, here's a BB for the Nails! Orly's new All-in-one BB for Nails, is a nail treatment that creates a gossamer fine finish, evens colour and brightens the nails with a sheer peach tint. It's a BB that's worth adding to your...
Michael Kors Nail Lacquer in Impulse
I love Michael Kors Nail Lacquers. They're super-shiny, long-lasting and the colours are spot on. This shade, Impulse, is a deep bluey-green that works so well with a tan or with dark skin tones. Michael Kors Nail Lacquer, £15.50, in Impulse from House of Fraser.
BEHIND THE BATHROOM DOOR OF RUBY HAMMER
Make-up artist, brand creator and beauty expert Ruby Hammer, 52, allows us inside her own private sanctuary and talks about the skin care tips & treats that keep her looking astonishingly youthful.
Elixirs of Beauty – My favourite Serums
I'm a huge fan of serums. Not only do they reflect the newest technological advances in skincare, they pack a heavyweight punch in the a lightweight way. One of their key benefits is that they reach deep into the skin without feeling greasy or heavy. They also...
GET THE GLOSS – EXPERT’S TOP 5
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE International makeup artist and brand creator Ruby Hammer reveals the contents of her kit bag, discover her favourite concealer and must have tool that applies both skincare and makeup.
Beauty And The Beach
I love summer. And I love the beach! Swimming, reading a book in the sun, having some time with my husband. It's all good. Being a make-up artist, and a lover of products and formulations, I'm never really off duty though, and I'm always on the look out for things...
Ruby On The Radar – Japonesque Solid Brush Cleanser
Anyone who has worked with me (or who knows me!) will know that I am a stickler for hygiene. Clean brushes, make-up sponges and in fact, any tools that come in contact with my clients, be they celebrities or models, must be super-clean at all times. No exceptions. I'm...