Diagnosis:
The Highveld winter has left your lips dry, cracked and sore and kissing is the last thing on your mind!
Quick fix:
Sally Hansen Lip Care R66 There's magic in this tube. The soothing vitamin E balm not only moisturises your pout but it also exfoliates, getting rid of the dry skin.

Diagnosis:
The job interview is tomorrow and a big pimple has taken centre stage on your forehead!
Quick fix:
Environ Sebuspot R60 or Clearasil Spot Control R41.99. Squeezing won't only make it look a lot worse, it'll also leave a scar. An anti-blemish ointment will speed up healing by removing the bacteria that cause inflammation.

Diagnosis:
Too much partying has left you with dark circles beneath puffy, red eyes.
Quick fix:
Black Up Concealer Shade 04 R130 at Woolworths and Woolworths Eye Mask R45 Crisis management requires concealer from Black Up (an international brand for sisters of colour now at selected Woolies stores) and a clever mask you can heat in a microwave to put the sparkle back into red and tired eyes, or cool in the refrigerator if puffiness is the problem.

Diagnosis:
You're tired but have a date, and you want to look radiant without piling on the make-up.
Quick fix:
Clarins Instant Light Complexion Perfector R235 The perfector can be used under foundation or on its own and adds just the needed glow for an even and fresh-looking skin tone.

Diagnosis:
You've got a girls' night out and feel like playing up your eyes but alas, you don't have luscious eyelashes.
Quick fix:
L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara R115.95. You can have the dramatic look you want in one easy step. No primer needed, just a swoop and your eyes will do the talking.

Diagnosis:
You've been searching for a foundation that matches your skin tone and will last all day.
Quick fix:
Max Factor Flawless R149. With the two-step system you'll be able to give hugs and not worry about smudging people’s shirts with your make-up. The foundation gives you a flawless and freshly applied look that lasts and lasts.

Diagnosis:
Had enough of bushy brows but don't know how to shape them?
Quick fix:
La Tweez R120. After drawing the shape you want with a liner, use La Tweez to trim your brows for an instant face-lift. The LED light enables you to see those tiny hairs even in badly lit rooms, while the case has a magnifying mirror.

Diagnosis:
Your blow-dried hair is out of control and you can’t get rid of the kink.
Quick fix:
Silky Sexy Hair Frizz Eliminator R280. The compact size is easy to carry in your handbag for when you need to add shine and tame fly-aways during the day.