Heres the good news: The holidays mean more socializing and not just on screens!

The festivities often collide with unanticipated skin,hairand makeup mishaps.

Sometimes you do get a little advance notice, like a botchedhaircutthe day before a party.

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Other times its a last-minute blooper like cake-y makeup or a smudgedmanicurejust as youre out the door.

Perfecting imperfections ASAP is my specialty.

As a veteran beauty editor, Ive picked up the tricks that work like instant Photoshop.

a woman in a bath robe using a jade roller on her face

Get your looks back on track fast with six DIY tips.

If your …

1.

Skin is acting up.

Herbivore Jade De-Puffing Face Roller; Neutrogena Hydro Boost + Caffeine Eye Gel Cream, Fragrance-Free; Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Hydrating Moisturizer, Fragrance-Free; Artnaturals Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Your face looks dry, lined, puffy and your 10X magnifying mirror is not exactly helping things.

This is not the time for heavy spackle.

Chill the roller in the freezer or fridge for 15 minutes prior to beginning.

J. Crew Women Oversized Faceted-Crystal Drop Earrings; Winona Ryder with layered shag hairstyle; a woman with a bob pulled back into a tail with a sparkly barrette; By Anthropologie Rosette Hair Claw Clip in Grey; Garcelle Beauvais wearing a sparkly hairband; Michelle Williams wearing a sparkly barrette with an asymmetrical bob

Cleanse and blot your skin.

The silky texture of the products provides slip for the roller to slide over your skin.

No roller at hand, and youre puffy and late?

Hair had a disaster cut.

This is a poorly timed but temporary situation.

Can a mature women wear this?

And what if youve just left the salon and have five minutes at home?

Put on your biggest and best statement earrings to draw the attention there.