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Quick Fix Kit

Emergency essentials for last-minute touch-ups and unexpected filming situations. The professional's survival kit.

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When Time is Against You

Sometimes filming opportunities arise unexpectedly - grandma's ready to tell her story NOW, the light is perfect, or you've just realised the interview is in 10 minutes and nobody's prepared. This is when the quick fix kit saves the day.

Professional makeup artists always carry emergency kits because even the best-planned shoots encounter surprises. A small, well-stocked emergency kit can transform an unprepared face into camera-ready in minutes.

Quick Fix Techniques

The 5-Minute Face

When time is short: 1) Concealer under eyes and on blemishes. 2) Light powder on T-zone. 3) Tinted lip balm. 4) Brush through brows. 5) Waterproof mascara. Done. This covers the basics for camera-ready appearance in minutes.

Emergency Repairs

Mascara smudge: Cotton bud dipped in makeup remover for precise cleanup. Lipstick on teeth: tissue blotted between lips catches excess. Foundation oxidised orange: dust translucent powder to neutralise. Red blotchy skin: light touch of green-tinted primer or concealer.

Last-Minute Fixes

Forgotten to bring foundation: Mix concealer with moisturiser for light coverage. No powder: Blotting papers will manage through short session. No makeup: Clean skin, groomed brows, lip balm - natural can work if skin is good.

Emergency Kit Essentials

Essential Must-have items

Multi-Use Stick (like NARS Multiple)

~$30-50

One product for lips, cheeks, eyes. Cream formula. Portable. Can create entire makeup look with single stick. Professional makeup artists keep these in emergency kits. Orgasm shade universally flattering.

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Compact Emergency Kit

~$10-18

Small bag containing: mini powder, concealer, lip balm, blotting papers, cotton buds, bobby pins, tissues, safety pins, mini hairspray. Keep this ready to grab. Has saved countless filming sessions.

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MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

~$30-50

Powder foundation that works alone or over makeup for touch-ups. Buildable coverage, mattifies, portable. Can create full face from powder alone in emergencies. Professional kit staple.

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Building Your Emergency Kit Checklist

Mini powder compact
Concealer stick
Tinted lip balm
Blotting papers
Cotton buds

Bobby pins/hair ties
Travel tissues
Safety pins
Mini hairspray
Clear brow gel

Pro Tips

Keep emergency kit in car - never know when last-minute filming happens
Mini versions of full-size products perfect for emergency kit
Cotton buds are multi-purpose: blend, fix mistakes, apply concealer precisely
Bobby pins and hair ties fix more than hair - emergency clip, prop holder, etc.
Tissues essential - remove excess product, blot oily skin, dry tears
Clear lip balm fixes: dry lips, tames flyaway hair, removes makeup smudges

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