MASTERCLASSES

RUBY REVEALS | ALL-WEATHER FESTIVAL FAVES

With festival season upon us, and Glastonbury less than two weeks away, it's time to start planning those outfits and the festival-friendly beauty to go with them. With this summer seemingly wetter...

RUBY RECOMMENDS | SUNSCREENS FOR ALL SKIN TONES

Let's be honest - there is nothing worse than splurging on sunscreen only to be left looking like a ghost for the rest of the day! Fortunately, formulations have come on leaps and bounds, with man...

RUBY REVEALS: WHY DOES EYELINER SMUDGE?

Eyeliner is a cornerstone of many beauty routines. Its versatility allows you to subtly define your eyes or amp up the drama for a bolder look. Yet, we’ve all experienced the dreaded “panda-eye” ef...

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 | 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 | TIPS TO ACHIEVE 'LESS IS MORE' LOOK

I've always felt that less is more when it comes to makeup. For me, it's about enhancing your features rather than trying to mask them.  Here are some of my favourite tricks to help master this loo...

RUBY RECOMMENDS | CLEANSERS

If you don't enjoy your routine, change it! Cleansing shouldn't feel like a chore, if it does it is likely that you haven't found the right cleanser for you.  There are so many formulations that it...

RUBY REVEALS | How to conceal hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation comes in many guises; sunspots, melasma, freckles and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and whilst skincare can minimise the discolouration there are times that you may want to ...

RUBY RECOMMENDS | Primers

Once you've cleansed and hydrated you need to prep your face for putting on colour. For many of us, moisturising is the final stage of prep pre-colour but if you want your makeup to last primer wil...

NAILING NAIL CARE IN YOUR FIFTIES & BEYOND..

As we age, our nail growth can start to slow, with our nails becoming more brittle, prone to breakage and discoloured. Repeated exposure to harsh chemicals and cosmetics can also worsen the problem...