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NYE Emergency Kit: What's in My Bag (Touch-Up List + Mini Fixes)

New Year's Eve is basically heat, lights, photos, and unpredictable plans. The goal is not perfect skin. The goal is "I look fresh, I feel confident, and I can fix things in 60 seconds." 



The touch-up kit     

     

Mini fixes in under a minute

    
  • Shine on the T-zone: blot first, then a tiny amount of gel moisturiser. Adding product on top of sweat is what makes skin look greasy.
       
  • Redness after shaving: skip fragrance and alcohol-based aftershave tonight. Moisturiser only.
       
  • Hair looks flat: shake a little powder at the roots, lift with fingers, done. Less is more.
       
  • Lips look dark or dry: swipe balm, wait 30 seconds, blot once with tissue. It looks natural on camera.
       
  • Face looks tired in photos: one mist spray, pat it in, then step away from the mirror. Over-fixing usually backfires. 
 

Checklist

    
  • Mist
       
  • Blotting papers
       
  • Lip balm
       
  • Mini SPF
       
  • Comb + hair powder
       
  • Gel moisturiser 
 

FAQ

 

Will a face mist make me oily? Not if you blot first. Hydration helps skin look smoother, and you can control shine separately.

 

Do men really need lip balm? Yes. Lips have fewer oil glands than facial skin, so they dry out quickly in winter.

 

What is the one thing I should not do? Do not scrub or rub your face at the party. Blot and rehydrate instead.

 

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