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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.
LaTweez Pro Illuminating Tweezers, £15 at House of Fraser
The Light-up Tweezers -
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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
The Oily T-Zone Remover -
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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.
Jessica Nail Repair Adhesive, £4.85 at lookfantastic.com
The Broken Nail Glue -
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Simply snap the handle to release the make-up remover into the cotton bud, perfect for eyeliner, mascara and lipstick mishaps.
Marks & Spencer Mascara Correction Buds, £3
The Mascara Mishap Fixer -
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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.
The Intelligent Dry Shampoo
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
On-the-go Mani Remover
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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