Ruby Hammer MBE is perhaps best known for founding Ruby & Milly cosmetics with beauty publicist Millie Kendall in 1998, and she is also of course a renowned makeup artist in her own right. Ruby has worked for the fashion likes of John Galliano and Ghost, as well as TV shows such as Britain’s Next Top Model. She was awarded her MBE for contributions to the cosmetics industry in 2007. That pretty much makes her beauty royalty!

With so much beauty expertise and experience on her side, not to mention her own stunning looks, we couldn’t wait to delve into her makeup bag and discover just what this cosmetics queen is championing…

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Powder, £38.00: I love the smell and how my skin looks even, fresh and  polished without a trace of heaviness.

Creme de la Mer Lip Balm, £42.00: This is a deluxe and deeply hydrating lip treatment that provides comfort to lips and seems to freshen your breath when you lick your lips.

Anastasia Brow Powder Duo, £17.00: These two colors allow me to have naturally filled brows or serious drama if I choose.

BeautyBlender, £16.00: This blends everything beautifully, base, concealer or even a creme blush.

Laura Mercier Eyelash Curlers, £10.50: Lightweight and easy to use, again and again.

Clinique Chubby Stick in Richer Raisin 01, £17.00: My go to lip product for fool proof lips  Everyday!!!!

Tom Ford Lipstick in Black Orchid, £36.00: For dressier Lips or when I need to look Super Glam 

Mac Blot Powder, £20.00: This takes away shine on hot days or when I am in front of the Cameras

Lancôme Teint Visionnaire Foundation, £36.00: Love the colour and you can go as heavy or as light in coverage as you like depending how your skin looks. It also comes with neat concealer in the lid.

Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage, £26.00: Tried and tested, for all my marks and blemishes, it never fails!!

by Annie Vischer.