GET THE GLOSS – THE MAKE-UP MANIAC
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE Make up artist Ruby Hammer describes Nars' new range of brushes as "to die for", and I agree that i'd sacrifice most of my beloved blusher collection to keep just one of them. You know that when a product or tool is a makeup artist must-have ,...
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...
TESCO LIVING – RUBY HAMMER’S LIFE IN MAKE-UP
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE Originally inspired by Bollywood, magazines and her mum, the now internationally-renowned make-up artist shares her top insider tips.
GET THE GLOSS – NOT FAIR: 10 MAKE UP TIPS FOR GETTING SKIN LIKE LUPITA
READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE Whether you're looking to emulate Lupita Nyong'o's flawless skin, Chanel Iman's sun-kissed glow or Beyonce's healthy-looking complexion, makeup artist Ruby Hammer provides her expert tips for creating a radiant, luminous look.
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...
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...
NEVER UNDERDRESSED – WHAT DO FASHIONABLE PEOPLE WEAR ON FIRST DATES?
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE We asked fashion and beauty insiders to reveal their first-date outfit, the dress (or oh-so-casual jumper-and-jeans combination) that they wore on their most successful first date, the first date that led them to their current girlfriend or...
The FAB edit
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE Read about Ruby's love of multi-purpose products - perfect for condensing a make up kit.
Telegraph Fashion – Ruby Hammer’s Rites of Beauty Passage
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE Ruby Hammer tells us about her first brush with beauty
FT.COM – THIS SEASON’S BRIGHTEST LIPSTICKS
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE Tangerine dreams: Make-up guru Ruby Hammer on the orange lipstick trend. "The main thing is to wear colour boldly with confidence – it works every time."
Woman & Home Beauty Awards…
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...
GET THE GLOSS – MY BEAUTY STASH
READ FULL ARTICLE HERERosie Green gets an access all areas pass to makeup artist, brand creator and (big time) product junkie Ruby Hammer’s beauty stash.
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...
Instyle Magazine
Top Sante
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE Introducing acclaimed make-up artist, Ruby Hammer...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Good Housekeeping – How does she do it?
RUBY HAMMER, 51, make-up artist, is married and has a 27-year- old daughter, Reena, from her first marriage…
Ruby Relaxes…Tinya Yang Bodywork Therapist
In the first of my regular series “Ruby Relaxes” where I give you insider access to my own “Little Black Book” of therapists, salons, treatments and spas, I’m delighted to introduce Bodywork Therapist, Tinya Yang. “Don’t expect an ordinary massage when...
Ruby On The Radar…Benefit Tinted Balms
Benefit's cult Benetint has been on my radar since it launched. One of the first multi-purpose cheek and lip stains, it's now available in four shades - Posie, Cha Cha and Lolli - as well as the original Benetint, so there's one to suit pretty much every skin tone....
Pretty As A Peach
A flush of colour on the cheeks adds freshness and gives the impression of good health, even if you’re not feeling fantastic. It’s the perfect “lift” after a sleepless night or a post-party, when you might be looking (and feeling) less than perky. I find that peach...
This is Beauty Mart speaks to Ruby
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE "Ruby Hammer is one of the beauty industry’s leading make-up artists, working across magazines and advertising campaigns. She’s also a bit of a TV star, having appeared on BBC's Style Challenge and Channel 4's 10 Years Younger. Now she’s fresh...
Happy Mother’s Day
"This is a particularly poignant Mother's Day for me. It's almost a week to the day of the 2nd anniversary of my own lovely Mum passing away, and there's still a mammoth void in my life that only she was capable of filling. Although I've got the most...
PICK OF THE DAY: VITACOCO COCONUT OIL
VITA COCO COCONUT OIL is a beauty great, I use it as a moisturiser, conditioner and even cook with it.
Ruby On The Radar…No 7 BB Lips
We've all heard plenty about BB Creams for the face. But now there's a BB for your lips! What I love particularly love about No 7's new BB Lips Beauty Balm, £9, is the texture. It's not only very comforting, but it also provides just enough colour together with UV...
White Magic – My Favourite White Make Up Products
I’m having a white make up moment (following my neon one!). From products that will help to refine your complexion - Dior Pore Minimizer Skin Refining Matte Primer, £28.50, works wonders on an oil-prone complexion - to make-up that will add a gentle “pop”...
Ruby Loves… Udo’s Choice Ultimate Oil Blend
I'm a great believer in beauty from the inside, I was delighted when Udo's asked me to be the beauty ambassador for Udo's Choice Ultimate Oil Blend. I've used Udo's on and off for some time, especially when I need a bit of a boost. A rich source of Omega 3, 6 and 9...
Making Up Malala
I was honoured to be asked to do the make-up for 16 year old Pakistani schoolgirl and education activist, Malala Yousafzai for the cover of her forthcoming book. The adaptation of her best-selling book "I am Malala" is aimed at young readers and will be...
Get Perfect Skin With Bourjois CC Cream
Bourjois' brand new CC Cream and CC Eye Cream Concealer are the perfect partners for evening out skin tone and making skin look fresh, flawless and radiant without the need for heavy foundation. Like, share or follow my Facebook , Twitter or Instagram and you could be...
MY RITA WILSON LOOK FOR THE BAFTAS
I was thrilled to be asked to do the make-up and grooming for Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks at this year’s BAFTAS. Rita is definitely one of Hollywood’s women of substance and there’s a lot I could learn from her. I prepared her skin with Crème de La Mer Soft Cream,...
Ruby On The Radar…Lip Balm
When it comes to lipstick, whether it's red or nude, glossy or matte, none of it matters if your lips aren't in tip-top condition. And that means well-moisturised, chap-free and primed for colour. My latest budget beauty must-have is French pharmacy brand La Roche...
Go With The Neon Glow
I’m having a neon moment! No chance of losing these in the dark or in a cluttered handbag or make-up kit! From eye-poppingly bright nail narnish and lipstick to nail varnish removers so bright you definitely won't miss them - even in the dark - update your make-up bag...
Ruby Loves…
L'Occitane de Provence Shea Nail & Cuticle Nourishing Oil, £12. It feels like I've got dry hands and cuticles all year round - what with washing my hands constantly, using hand sanitiser, the natural aging process, and the constant use of products. I'm not a nail...
Marks & Spencer Spring 2011
I’ve Found The Perfect Nude Lipstick
When I was presented with Tom Ford's new Spring/Summer colour campaign, what jumped out at me first was the gorgeous black model that Ford had picked for the shoot. And what was even more refreshing and surprising was that it wasn't an uber-famous, heavy-hitting model...
Ruby On The Radar…Revitalising Mask
"I love a product that you can actually feel working - and that does what it says it's going to do! Radical Instant Revitalising Mask, £40, lives up to its name and doesn't disappoint. It gives skin a quick boost whenever you need it. The best thing? After you've...
Clean Sweep: The Dirt On Hairbrushes
Is it me, or do some of the chicest, most elegant women have the most hideous, unkempt hair brushes, full of old hair, dust and lint – and God knows what else? What amazes me is the fact that well-groomed women who wouldn’t dream of having a dirty make-up brush or...