Quick Fixes
Style Extender
Sometimes you’re in such a rush to get the kids off to school, especially when they’ve been dawdling all morning trying to choose an outfit, that you don’t have time for your morning shower. Horrors! Don’t worry—Neuma Style Extender spray is better than typical dry shampoos. It mists on, giving your hair tons of shine. You can then restyle it or just dash out the door. It also smells heavenly.
To buy: Neuma, $20
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Aussie Anti-Frizz Cream
You’re running late, it’s pouring outside, and of course you’ve got an important meeting with the big boss. You look in the mirror and want to scream. Your hair has taken on a life of its own, and not in a good way. Don’t panic. A tiny amount of Aussie's Miraculously Smooth Anti-Frizz Cream will smooth down the frizz and add shine and moisture, leaving you confident that you can tame your tresses.
To buy: Drugstore.com, $5
Bust and Neck Firmer
The late Nora Ephron wrote the wonderful book I Feel Bad About My Neck, and now you can avoid feeling bad about your neck when you start using this Mama Mio firmer. It is one of the few products I’ve found that, thanks to its ultra-creamy texture and antioxidant ingredients like co-enzyme CoQ10 and milk thistle, really does instantly smooth and tone the often-neglected, yet tender, thin skin of your neck and décolletage.
To buy: Mama Mio, $45
BB Cream
BB creams are the latest buzzword in makeup, and for good reason. They’re the ultimate multitasker, providing hydration, SPF protection, pore-minimizing, brightening, imperfection-hiding and the smoothing effects of a primer in one easy step. Rimmel London’s new BB Cream is absorbed in a flash and makes you look rested and refreshed—with a very cool matte finish—even if the baby was up all night. Available in light, medium and medium/dark.
To buy: Ulta, $7
Face Defender
I stopped wearing powder when my skin got drier and my pores became more noticeable. Powder just seemed to highlight everything I wanted to conceal. So I was thrilled to find Mally’s amazing translucent Face Defender. You won’t believe anything this transparent can work, but dab it on gently … and prepare to be wowed. Its high-tech yet sheer coverage makes the Face Defender a wonderful quick-fix weapon when you want to touch up your makeup and brighten your complexion without having to redo anything.
To buy: QVC, $40
Brightening Serum
When your skin has lost its zing, or when you’re noticing dark spots and an uneven tone, it’s time to add an effective brightening product to your beauty arsenal. This serum is lightweight, smells yummy and instantly boosts radiance for those dull days. And if you use it regularly for about six weeks, you’ll notice even more visible results.
To buy: Kahina, $72
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