A broken nail, oily complexion or smudged mascara is annoying, but on a bad day they can tip you over the edge. Make sure you have these 10 beauty saviours to arm yourself against any mishap, any time.
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We’ve all been there, you spot an odd stray hair in the toilet mirror at work but do you have tweezers? Of course not. Keep these light-up tweezers in your make-up bag, thanks to the fine tip they’re precise and the light means you can see exactly what you’re doing. Genius.
When you have an oily complexion, chances are you’re oily in more than one area. Don’t faff about with those little blotting sheets, Suqqu’s Blotting Papers are almost 22cm squared and so cover your whole face for super fast shine removal.
Suqqu Blotting Papers, £20 for a pack of 50 at Selfridges
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A broken nail is sure to ruin your manicure and snag on everything. Prevent full-on breakages with Jessica’s Repair Adhesive and use it to patch up any splits and cracks in your nail too.
Easier to tote around than a can, this brush is pre-loaded with mattifying powder in the handle. It’s great for targeting greasy areas or adding root lift (just add a touch of backcombing). It also leaves your hair smelling fresh and fruity. Keratin Complex Volumizing Dry Shampoo Lift Powder, £28.25 (includes refill; refills £14.15 each). Enq: 08007 565 627
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If your polish is cracked and chipped beyond repair and you have an important meeting to go to, it’s easier just to remove the lot than attempt a patch job. These lavender scented, polish removing mitts are ideal for slipping in your handbag; one mitt removes the polish from all 10 nails.
Deborah Lippmann The Stripper to Go, £14 for 6 mitts
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There’s nothing new about a roll-on eye serum, but FAB’s Detox Eye Roller works wonders for tired or hungover eyes. With caffeine (to reduce water retention that causes puffiness), hyaluronate (to hydrate) and peptides (to stimulate collagen), plus light reflecting particles, it works to instantly soothe, tighten and brighten the eye area. FAB-ulous.
First Aid Beauty Detox Eye Roller, £18
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Unless you’re a tanning pro, streaks are par for the course. This little tube of scrub can be used on those unsightly patches, which usually appear around the ankles, wrists, knees and elbows. It gently sloughs away the tan and has a lovely pink grapefruit scent. Buy and keep in your shower for tanning mishaps.
This roll-on spot zapper works as a three-pronged attack on pesky blemishes. The metal ball instantly cools and soothes, the tinted formula conceals the spot, while salicylic acid and blueberry extract fight the bacteria and inflammation. A make-up bag must-buy.
Garnier Pure Active 2 in 1 Anti-spots roll-on, £7.65
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Some days your polish glides on faultlessly but for the days when it all goes disastrously keep a bottle of Smudge Fixer to hand. The solvent smoothes out smudged or nicked wet polish, which not only improves your polish but also your stress levels. It won’t, however, repair dried polish, so those bed sheet marks are there to stay…