When you’re out and about and a makeup emergency occurs, wouldn’t you rather be prepared? Our beauty editor, Anna Lee has rounded up a curated list of mini fast fixes that will fit in your pocket or handbag so you’re never without.
Not big on carrying handbags? No worries! Our favourite hack for this is to find a nifty wee carry pouch and fill it with mini versions of your favourite products. Then, tuck it away in the glove box, centre console or boot of your car. That way, your hands and pockets remain free but you’re still prepared for any situation.
Our favourite fast beauty fixes
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant The Original 50ml
$33.99, at Chemist Warehouse
An absolute handbag must have. If you don’t already have a tube, this cream will soon become your new best friend.
Life hack: A tiny tube of all-purpose balm (think Lanolips, Paw Paw or Eight Hour Cream) can be a lip balm, brow tamer, highlighter, cuticle softener or even a frizz smoother.
Batiste Beautiful Brunette Dry Shampoo 50ml
$7.99, at Chemist Warehouse
Add a bit of extra volume or refresh your roots with ease.
Bare Minerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer
$54.50, at Strawberry Net
Brighten and conceal any blemishes or imperfections that may pop up throughout the day.
Fresh As Perfume in 30ml
$65, at Lush
Perfume worn off by lunch time? No stress. Top it back up with this handy mini spritzer.
Dior Forever Skin Perfect Multi-Use Foundation Stick
$119, at Sephora
With 10 grams of product, this hydrating foundation stick is perfect for touch ups and makeup emergencies. Available in 17 shades, there’s a match for all skin types.
Top tip: Cream stick products are MVPs – blush, bronzer and highlighter sticks can also double as lip colour or eyeshadow. No brushes are needed and they’re easy to blend with fingers.
Benefit Fluff Up Brow Wax
$30, at Sephora
The 3ml container of this iconic brow staple is the perfect size to grab on the go.
Maracuja Juicy Lip Balm Mini
$30, at Sephora
With a non-retractable click dispenser, you’ll get the right amount of product for every use without any wastage. Layer it up to build the colour or keep it thin as a sheer lip treatment.
Blush Glow Highlight Wand
$32, at MCo Beauty
Add a radiant glow with this blush on the go. MCo Beauty blushes offer great bang for your buck, while still delivering the quality. We’ve added them to our cart to see if they’re really worth the hype – find the full review here.
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Flashy Fuchsia
$11.49, at Chemist Warehouse
There’s nothing more disheartening than a chip in your fresh manicure. This quick drying nail polish is perfect for touching up those imperfections or even applying a whole new set when you’re on a time crunch.
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