From a broken nail to a zit that won’t quit, keep these beauty fixer uppers and problem solvers on hand to tackle every beauty emergency.
Problem: Roots
Solution: Everpro Gray Away Spray and Root Touch-Up Magnetic Powder
If you are spending a fortune to cover your grays, it’s frustrating when your roots start showing! These products let you stretch the time between salon visits by covering the roots as they grow in. The spray has a tiny nozzle for precise application and the powder has a cute little sponge applicator hidden in the bottom. Great for filling in the brows with a spoolie brush, too. Available in 3 shades.
$9.99 each at Grayaway.com
Problem: Shiny Face
Solution: Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner Primer
For most of us, a shiny face in the summer is inevitable. Apply this fabulous, silky primer under your makeup and you will shine a whole lot less, if at all. You can even dab a little on over your makeup later in the day to stop shine in its tracks.
$45 at Drugstore.com
Problem: Dry, Flaky Lips
Solution: VENeffect Anti-Aging Lip Treatment
Yes, I know that this lip treatment is $85…but, if you have the kind of lip dryness that seemingly nothing can fix, try it. After just a day or two of using this creamy moisturizer, you’ll find that the flaking and dryness will be greatly diminished, thanks to an amazing formula with advanced phytoestrogen technology.
$85 at VENeffect.com
Problem: Thin Lips
Solution: GrandeLips Hydrating Lip Plumper
Thin lips are not a beauty emergency, per se. But, if they are a trait that you are dissatisfied with, this clear lip plumper with Volulipâ„¢ and Hyaluronic Acid should help temporarily plump them and benefit the lips over time. It tingles when you apply it and really does make lips look fuller. They’ve just introduced several colors, too!
$27 at Sephora
Problem: Crepey Eyelids
Solution: Peter Thomas Roth Firm Eyelid Lift Serum
Is gravity kicking in around your eyes? A tiny drop of this serum will make your eyelids look and feel 10 years younger by firming the skin and providing a smooth base for your eye shadow.
$85 at PeterThomasRoth.com
Problem: Under Eye Bags
Solution: Patchology FlashPatch Eye Gels
If it’s one of those mornings where your eyes bags are looking baggier than ever, treat them to these cool, soothing eye patches that are packed with caffeine, hydrolyzed collagen and Pathology’s Hydrasurge Moisture System. In just five minutes, your eyes will look more refreshed, hydrated and much less puffy. The gels also leave behind a touch of smooth shimmer for a light reflecting effect.
$50 for 30 pairs at Neiman Marcus
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Problem: Crusty Feet
Solution: TriDerma MD Cracked & Crusty Foot Repair Cream
If no matter what you do, your feet look like they belong to a cavewoman, this cream is a must-have. A blend of aloe, shea butter, lactic acid and touch of dimethicone, it instantly improves the look of the skin and the effect really lasts. Yes, the name isn’t remotely sexy, but this cream really, really, really works.
$15.99 at Triderma.com
Problem: Sparse or short Lashes
Solution: Wunder2 Wunderextensions Lash Extension & Volumizing Mascara
This unusual mascara is a blend of black and blue formulas that really deliver. The black has tiny tinted fibers, which helps to create long lashes and is clinically tested to encourage lash growth in just 2 weeks. The blue has “micro-hydra-tubesâ€, which hydrate and nourish your lashes, while also giving them a thicker appearance. Note: I just started using this, it so remains to be seen whether my lashes will get thicker or not, but it definitely lengthens and defines like a champ.
$22 at Wunder2.com
Problem: A Broken Nail
Solution: Kiss Fix it Up – Silk Wrap Repair Kit
This kit is a lifesaver if all your nails are one length and you develop a split in one. It’s easy to use and will help you hang onto your nail for a while longer. In my experience, this works best with darker nail polish, which allows the silk fabric to be undetectable.
$7.99 at Walgreen’s
Problem: Breakouts
Solution: Zapzit Acne Treatment Gel
This acne treatment uses Benzoyl Peroxide as its weapon. What I love about it, besides the fact that it helps blemishes go away quickly without drying your skin, is that it’s clear so you can use it day or night and no one will be the wiser.
$4.99 at Walgreens
Problem: Dull Skin
Solution: Clarisonic Mia 2 Mario Badescu Skin Favorites Set
If your skin looks like you’ve been hibernating in a cave all winter, set it free with this cool collab between Clarisonic and Mario Badescu. The kit includes the Clarisonic Mia 2 sonic cleansing device and a high performing cleansing gel, serum and moisturizer from Badescu that will have your skin looking brand new in no time.
$149 at Ulta ($184 value)
