Valentine’s Day Beauty Emergency Survival Guide

Got a date for Valentine’s Day? Here’s a quick fixes you’ll be ready for any unexpected turn the night has to offer, so you can remain carefree all night!

Bad Breath:

You ordered the French onion soup at dinner (rookie mistake) and now your breath reeks so badly that even the waiter steps away when you talk to him. No breath mints? No problem. Dr. Marc Lowenberg of Lowenberg, Lituchy & Kantor say to order a cocktail with vodka (avoiding sugary mixers!) because it kills bacteria in the mouth that causes bad breath.

Chapped Lips:

It’s time to pucker up with your date but your lips are feeling extra chapped and flakey. If you’re all out of Chapstick and still at dinner, order a side of olive oil to “put on your salad or bread,” It’s a natural remedy for cracked lips and is a popular ingredient in many skin-conditioning products. Coating a thin layer on your lips should do the trick.

For a fast-acting lip moisturizer that you can throw in your purse, try Carmex Lip Balm ($1.59). Since it contains a small amount of salicylic acid, it gently removes dead, cracked surface cells while also deeply hydrating due to their proprietary blend of soothing ingredients.

Blisters:

If you’ve ever worn a new pair of heels, you know that blisters are inevitable. Prevent the hobbling and limping from ruining your date by smoothing on Dr. Scholl’s Blister Defense Anti-Friction Stick ($6.99) onto the points of your foot where the shoe rubs. It comes in a small tube, perfect to throw in your purse, and adds an invisible barrier between you and your shoes.

Surprise Zit:

Waking up with an extra painful zit on any given day is bad enough, but on date night it just feels like the universe is set against you. At the first sign of a pimple, place an ice cube in a Ziploc bag and apply it to the affected area for a few minutes to reduce swelling. Then, try one of Youbeauty’s top spot treatments to zero in on acne-causing bacteria, allowing for quicker relief. Finally, cover up any redness with a lightweight concealer. Try Murad Acne Treatment Concealer ($21) for full coverage while also actively helping to clear breakouts.

Oily Slick Face:

Tried and true, Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets ($4.99) are your best bet for removing excess oil in a pinch. However, if you’re desparate and forgot blotting papers at home, run to the nearest public bathroom for a quick touch up. The toilet seat paper covers in each stall are made from rice paper, ideal for soaking up extra oil!

Source: youbeauty.com