{"id":180542,"date":"2025-08-11T14:51:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T13:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=180542"},"modified":"2025-08-11T14:55:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T13:55:47","slug":"look-at-yourself-in-the-mirror-you-woman-of-beauty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=180542","title":{"rendered":"Look at Yourself In the Mirror, You Woman of Beauty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-755ca5900d51f304665291c88bccd2fd wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to make-up, we want advice not just from trustworthy people but also from professionals.  Yes, of course, social media plays a big part in the fashions, but it&#8217;s not the most honest place for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/pure-authentic-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">authentic<\/a><\/strong> guidance. When we are relatively new to using it,  it can be a really exciting and explorative path, but as we mature,<em> <\/em>it can become confusing.<em>  <\/em>How do we navigate and learn how to,<em> Look at Yourself In The Mirror, You Woman of Beauty?<\/em> There is some bright light now. Find out more here from one of the queens of this artistry and her label, Ruby Hammer, and hear what she has to say in our exclusive article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7010e34c8696a9cf32c0b5f303cab44f wp-block-paragraph\">Ruby Hammer was\u00a0born to Bangladeshi parents and only arrived in the UK at the tender age of 12.  She has become an icon in the world of make-up. Starting out in 1984, working at London Fashion Week.  She honed her craft working with Supermodels, celebrities, on editorials, catwalk shows and advertising. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/262eb7aa-105a-46a0-87cc-a8a929066e43_Original.webp?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"481\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/262eb7aa-105a-46a0-87cc-a8a929066e43_Original.webp?resize=481%2C445&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-180612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/262eb7aa-105a-46a0-87cc-a8a929066e43_Original.webp?w=481&amp;ssl=1 481w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/262eb7aa-105a-46a0-87cc-a8a929066e43_Original.webp?resize=300%2C278&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12cc72fcea294ddde2a9ad0e9391721f wp-block-paragraph\">She started her first line of make-up called Ruby and Millie in 1988. It was known for its innovative, playful products and affordable pricing, embracing a range of skin tones. It was the first major UK cosmetics brand to launch in 30 years and started the trend for artist-driven make-up lines. It is fair to say that Ruby Hammer MBE (\u00a0appointed in 2007) is a serial beauty\u00a0entrepreneur.\u00a0And today is no different. At .Cent, we asked her some about her beauty line and how we can all approach our faces with more confidence and joyous yet easy beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4e0a7de753bfbdd94e1e0d31dde95d14 wp-block-paragraph\">Q; As a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/__trashed-9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">woman <\/a><\/strong>working within the beauty industry and in many ways growing up publicly in it, and now being of an age where you have a huge amount of knowledge behind you. What one piece of advice would you give to older women when doing their make-up??<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e261b25988c5751076dcc0370de5a154 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Look in the mirror\u2026 Our faces change and evolve. The skin, the contours, the way colour sits. What suited you at 25 won\u2019t necessarily bring out your best at 55. Some things<\/em><\/strong> <em><strong>you<\/strong> <strong>may need to increase to pay off<\/strong><\/em><strong>, and some things<em> you may need to reduce\u2026 look in the mirror and assess. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f9680ed400745dad4774475d975003ab wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>My advice is to keep things lighter in texture but richer in care. Opt for formulas that enhance radiance rather than mask, it is easier to start with lighter\u00a0coverage and build up then spend forever trying to blend away. A little concealer where needed, soft definition around the eyes, and colour on the lips or cheeks can transform. It\u2019s not about chasing youth \u2014 it\u2019s about looking like you on your best day, whether that is with a no-makeup makeup look or glam.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d9da54b64e25aaa4ec653f450fdc88f9 wp-block-paragraph\">Q: As you have produced a make-up collection before, what things did you know you really wanted to do this time that you couldn\u2019t do before<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f9bb2a7ce23d37f5d98fa8d9cd78744f wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>This time, I wanted absolute <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/54-artists-padlocks-love-hope-and-freedom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">freedom<\/a>. When I created my earlier ranges, there were always commercial or retail constraints. This time, I\u2019ve distilled decades of artistry and experience into a very considered edit. I didn\u2019t want hundreds of products; I wanted multifunctional, precise tools and essentials that truly work for everyone. The collection had to be portable, timeless, and above all functional. It is designed to be used \u2018as well as\u2019 not instead of your existing products\u2026 I love products as much as the next person, but we don\u2019t need thousands.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b24695963d22276b1915a5bda43b24fb wp-block-paragraph\">Q: How can we all help women to get out of a make-up rut? \u00a0Young people are brilliant at chopping and changing their style, whether it be influenced by social media or even friends, they seem to have no fear, but as women get older, they often get stuck with a &#8216;make-up&#8217; style they have worn for years. What advice would you offer on what products from your new collection, do you think could help, not just with a new look, but new\u00a0confidence?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3a14c75ad92386e808b5edf01fec8dcf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>It\u2019s about gentle encouragement and permission to experiment again. Younger generations are fearless; they swap trends as easily as playlists. But as we mature, many of us cling to the look we perfected years ago, even when our features change. I encourage women to try just one\u00a0new thing: a different lip shade, a new way to line the eyes, or a cream texture instead of powder. Sometimes, one small shift is all it takes to spark new <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/the-secret-skincare-ritual-better-circulation-and-extra-glow-guaranteed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">confidence.<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f491355ef3c620bc0a831eb504ba0aa7 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>From my collection, I love the colours; it has taken years to be able to select just a handful of colours that can adapt and suit all skin tones. The red of the Cheek Colour which mimics blood under the skin, or the Lip Serum Balm in nude, which has a hint of pink to avoid foundation looking lips\u2026 and each product has been considered with what can I either include or exclude to make it better for the skin, whether it is skincare inspired or removing a volatile. I have a list of every ingredient used and its purpose on my website\u2026 I want people to have the facts, without the fear.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0cf9bb1538bead52bd6d8650df465431 wp-block-paragraph\">Q: The packaging of your\u00a0collection is stunning. \u00a0How did you go about thinking and then working with a product designer to come up with it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fe07c2338d3908d7f5ea54431f156f49 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>I approached packaging with the same philosophy I apply to make\u2011up; considered, timeless, chic and functional. I wanted clean lines, a tactile feel, and objects that would look as beautiful on a dressing table as they feel in the hand. Working with my team was a collaborative process: balancing luxury with sustainability, form with function. The result is packaging that feels modern, ageless, and worthy of the formulas inside.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-69dcf61d5295210023138074d0b4008c wp-block-paragraph\">Q: You have a very tightly very well, curated collection, so why did you choose the products you did bring out, and can you also explain how the products are almost\u00a0ageless?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-70f41e8e1323ebd16cc55e0c9948c47e wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Every item had to earn its place. I chose products that I could use daily in my kit and that I know women of all\u00a0ages need. Tools and formulas that simplify, not overwhelm. Agelessness, to me, means products that transcend trends; they work on a 20\u2011year\u2011old and on a 70\u2011year\u2011old because they enhance rather than disguise. These are the anchors of great make\u2011up, not fleeting novelties.<br \/><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d0259933bd607698c3cbbb692c4e6012 wp-block-paragraph\">Q: You still obviously love make-up and what you do, where did the passion come from originally and what keeps the fire still\u00a0burning so brightly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6143fa6046910dfabc9de77e4d5128ef wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Passion cannot be learned or bought\u2026\u00a0From the start, I was fascinated by make\u2011up\u2019s power to transform,<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>not just faces but confidence, self\u2011expression, and<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>the way we carry ourselves. I would watch my mum go from housewife to looking like a Bollywood star.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12ed209db5c0cf72d9bf637e34f97054 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>I was lucky to come into the industry when artistry was truly celebrated, and that passion never left me. What keeps it alive is people&#8230; helping someone see themselves differently, or feel a little more like their best self. That\u2019s the spark that still excites me.<br \/><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ac86186afa4cb05ae9b3582db4c77402 wp-block-paragraph\">Q: Is there anything important you want to say that isn\u2019t covered here?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6214b7c7da808093a52a8b0b434712a9 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>I\u2019d only add this: beauty is never about age, it\u2019s about attitude. Make\u2011up is not about hiding but about revealing the strength, the softness, the character in each of us. My collection is designed to be your ally in that journey.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2b796859d4135fc321b346999a199629 wp-block-paragraph\">In the collection, find key items to set your make-up bag <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/illuminated-centre-stage-of-the-scented-cabaret\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alight<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/rubyhammer.com\/products\/cheek-colour-wardrobe\">cheek<\/a> colour comes in 3 shades, in its divine twist up oval, it is so easy to swipe and blend on the cheek for a natural flush of buildable colour.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ab710cf8c468622e0769e4dc7d6d8ac wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-14.32.32.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-14.32.32.jpg?resize=580%2C580&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-180607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-14.32.32.jpg?w=708&amp;ssl=1 708w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-14.32.32.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-14.32.32.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9e9091cc3c6ff73d6d00eab399348e2d wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s lightweight, buildable, creamy and has been expertly formulated in Korea with skin-friendly ingredients to maintain moisture balance and complement all skin tones. Ruby says:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1116e478ec51a65aa61bc09ff8045632 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8216;<em>Blush instantly revitalises a lacklustre complexion, providing an immediate healthy glow&#8217;.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b3bb3f6ce8e6ce33c38ed9680ea32f99 wp-block-paragraph\">Next up, meet the duo system for the eyes and brow, the Mascara &amp; Brow Duo. This is a really clever all-in-one item that has won many awards. The most important starting point for your face is the eyes and brows that frame the face. By pairing a mascara and brow gel in one curated offering, this duo becomes a daily ritual and a visual reminder: to treat the entire eye area with care, precision, and intention.   <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-14.32.45.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"528\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-14.32.45.png?resize=528%2C746&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-180608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-14.32.45.png?w=528&amp;ssl=1 528w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-14.32.45.png?resize=212%2C300&amp;ssl=1 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ab710cf8c468622e0769e4dc7d6d8ac wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f3c1b91046dbb86814e190f865d26cf3 wp-block-paragraph\">This innovative tubing formula, three years in the making, delivers instant definition while nurturing the lashes with every wear. Infused with a potent complex of caffeine, copper tripeptides, hydrolysed hyaluronic acid, tripeptides, and pentapeptides, it strengthens and conditions over time, promoting healthier, fuller-looking lashes.  Ruby says:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8562c7dc90c225fdf74c5ab43404352e wp-block-paragraph\">&#8216;<em><strong>This is the white T-shirt of mascaras\u2014a timeless essential<\/strong><\/em>&#8216;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6d2ed64fb90aaa4cf046ebfb520a7b2c wp-block-paragraph\">Next up is the <a href=\"https:\/\/rubyhammer.com\/products\/liquid-eyeliner?variant=26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Precision Liquid Eyeliner<\/a>, a go-to tool for creating crisp, controlled definition, whether you\u2019re tracing the lash line or mastering a graphic flick. The ultra-fine, tapered brush tip allows for smooth, precise application, whether you&#8217;re creating the thinnest line or building bold definition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-99cb1d16e031a785c814e6abc62d36c3 wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-14.37.42.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"492\" height=\"784\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-14.37.42.png?resize=492%2C784&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-180609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-14.37.42.png?w=492&amp;ssl=1 492w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-14.37.42.png?resize=188%2C300&amp;ssl=1 188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28de30b89a71a4311a1eb3f8ad678366 wp-block-paragraph\">The high-performance pigment delivers an intense, true-black payoff that glides on effortlessly and sets quickly to a soft matte finish. Ruby says:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e948f982160f0d56ca40f78fd3d89dbd wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>&#8216;Liner is transformative. It defines the eye in seconds&#8217;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3895e0de5754e194bb111ab6ff50cee5 wp-block-paragraph\">And finally, in the make-up offering, find the Lip Serum Balm. A twist-up pencil available in six colours. Again, this delivers on health as well as tone. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-14.32.20.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-14.32.20.jpg?resize=580%2C580&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-180610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-14.32.20.jpg?w=714&amp;ssl=1 714w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-14.32.20.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-11-at-14.32.20.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a06cae571f115e1ccfbe4a7f600ae397 wp-block-paragraph\">Each balm is infused with a curated complex of skin-conditioning ingredients known for their restorative and protective properties, that include, Sativa Seed Oil for anti inflation, Meadowfoam Seed Oil to lock in moisture, Licorice Leaf Extract,\u00a0 for balance and plumping, Dipalmityl Hydroxyproline + Palmitic Acid, \u00a0 plant-derived that reinforce the skin barrier and help reduce the appearance of fine lines and finally Cocoa Butter, rich in fatty acids, to condition and repair rough or chapped skin. Ruby Says<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a208f910a42b90d48fe40ce81a3a670a wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Healthy lips are the foundation of any lip look. This is more than a balm<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fe8a4610ff284d1dec6c83763d258b7f wp-block-paragraph\">And on a finishing note,  the collection contains really helpful, excellently designed and well-thought-out tools.  These include <a href=\"https:\/\/rubyhammer.com\/collections\/tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">magnetic brush sets, cheek brushes, make-up bags, nail and foot files<\/a> and even beautiful porcelain brush holders. There is also an <a href=\"https:\/\/rubyhammer.com\/pages\/ask-the-artist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ask The Arti<\/a>st section on the website that can help with a myriad of questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-89413b44fdba3f19b1361a9704aae132 wp-block-paragraph\">This is a collection made for people, not models, for anyone who wants to make up but not feel intimidated.  As Ruby has so many years of expertise, it means the products are not just well-made, well thought out, but truly products we want to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-691e94d499a2d1368f60a28ae0a0b44f wp-block-paragraph\">Find all the products here at <a href=\"https:\/\/rubyhammer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RubyHammer.com<\/a>. 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