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TRANSLUCENT POWDERS | A MAKEUP ARTIST'S BEST FRIEND

A lot of people fear translucent powder… but long gone are the days of chalky, cakey, drying powder.  They are a makeup artists best friend, and when you try them out they’ll be yours too!  A great...

RUBY REVEALS: EYELINER IS FOR EVERYONE

Eyeliner is for everyone... all ages, all eye shapes. You just have to find the style that works for YOU!  I’m always hearing people say that eyeliner is too ‘tricky’, or that unsteady hands get i...

RUBY REVEALS: HOW TO PREVENT YOUR MAKEUP CAKING

Despite your best efforts, are you finding your makeup appears cakey and creased throughout the day? Do you find your flawless finish looks patchy and thick after a few hours? Don't worry, it happe...

RUBY REVEALS: UNDERSTANDING EYE SHAPES

There is no one size fits all for makeup, despite what social media may say to you with templates and filters designed to give everyone the same finish. As one of the most prominent features on you...

RUBY RECOMMENDS | NAIL COLOURS AND CARE FOR A/W '23

As the leaves turn golden and the temperatures drop, it's time to revamp your nail game for autumn-winter. With colder weather comes the need for extra care and attention to maintain the health of...

RUBY REVEALS: TOP TIPS TO GO FROM OFFICE TO OUT

Creating a makeup look that lasts from morning until night requires proper skin prep and strategic application. It’s no secret that keeping on top of your regular skincare is the trick behind that ...

RUBY REVEALS | HERO INGREDIENTS & TRANSPARENCY IN SOURCING

When I founded Ruby Hammer Beauty I wanted to simplify and enhance beauty routines. No blinding people with marketing fluff or scaremongering over ingredients. Simple facts, without the fear!  As ...

RUBY REVEALS | HOW TO ACHIEVE NO-MAKEUP MAKEUP

Trends come and go, but natural never goes out of style. This year, the no makeup makeup look was seen more than ever across the catwalks - skin looking healthy and fresh with just a hint of colou...

RUBY REVEALS | HOW TO ACHIEVE A SMOKEY EYE

From glamorous to grungy smokey eyes is a classic beauty look, that will always make a statement. With the advent of Hollywood Glamour, Marlene Dietrich was said to have burnt a candle underneath a...

RUBY REVEALS | WHAT IS CONTOURING?

Simply put, contouring is using light and dark to add definition. A lot of people perceive contouring to be the harsh lines and severe highlights you see in many makeup tutorials across social medi...