5 Problem-Solving Products

Tom Cruise will be battling much bigger woes than a makeup faux pas or a breakout in Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol, but you'll still need to beat these beauty benders. We rounded up loot to tackle your grooming grievances.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus All-Smooth Makeup SPF 15


The mission: Whether you spent too many hours baking in the sun with oil ( bad girl!) or your skin is bugging out from weather changes, get it smooth before lunch with your grandmother-because you know she's going to say something!

Your weapon:
Temporarily turn back the clock with the help of this lightweight, yet effective liquid foundation. It's packed with moisturizing serum to even-out your complexion and conceal fine lines. Apply it with a fanned brush for the best results.

$32.50; clinique.com

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CoverGirl LashBlast 24 Hour Mascara


The mission: That boyfriend-potential guy from Match.com wants to go on an ice skating-and-dinner date, but you're worried your makeup won't hold up if you break a sweat.

Your weapon: Fret not-you can bat those eyelashes all night (and even into the morning hours, wink, wink) with the help of this super-longwear mascara.

$7.99; amazon.com



First Aid Beauty Fab 5 in 1 Kit


The mission: You just celebrated a big birthday, and you're starting to fear gravity-a.k.a., wrinkles.

Your weapon: This kit contains a face cream with SPF 30 (to prevent future damage), a restorative cream (to improve radiance and correct uneven tone), and eye cream (to nourish the area that tends to prune first). Use the trio in tandem to fight free radicals and get a fresher face.

$28; amazon.com

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Lush Snake Oil Tea Tree Scalp Treatment


The mission: Dry weather-induced dandruff has your mane looking like it just snowed. You'd like to get it back to its shiny state.

Your weapon: Melt a bit of this balm, infused with lavender, tea tree, and essentials oils, into your hand and rub it on your dehydrated head. Leave it there for twenty minutes to the get the full hair-softening, soothing benefits.

$7.95; lushusa.com

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Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick in Lollipop


The mission: You're rocking some seriously chapped lips, but you'd like to wear a festive lipstick for your next big GNO (girl's night out).

Your weapon:
Opt for this buttery lipstick that contains shea butter, coconut oil, and mango extract. It's featherlight feel will allow you to layer it over some Vaseline or lip balm to keep you pucker fully prepped.

$7.19; drugstore.com

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