Skip to main content

5 Beauty Fixes That Don't Require Power or Water

In the wake Hurricane Sandy, hundreds of thousands of people still don't have power. We know firsthand how hard it has been to try to shower, work, look presentable, etc., in the aftermath of this "perfect storm." While many have been able to relocate to higher and drier ground, we know a lot of people who can't and are either sticking it out sans power, or living out of a suitcase. Luckily there are a lot of options out there to keep yourself looking neat and clean when you have to go back to work that don't require power or even water.

In the wake

Dry Shampoo:

This is a miracle product and there are tons out there. All you have to to is spritz, wait a few minutes and brush out. Here are our four favorites:

•

Face wipes:

All-in-one makeup removers/face wipes can get your makeup off, plus deliver a dose of moisture and active skincare ingredients.

•

Scroll to Continue

Recommended Articles

Cordless Hair Tools:

There aren't any battery operated hair dryer options because the power requirement is too large. However, once you air dry your hair, you have a few options for both curly or straight styling, no power required.

•

Stuff That Lights Up:

Why don't more beauty products come with built in lighting? Luckily we found a decent-sized light-up compact. (

Ponytails:

When all else fails, stick your hair in a ponytail. The fall 2012 and spring 2013 runways were full of them, often sleek and slick on top. Here's a handy how-to for many styles.

Related Stories

Beauty

How to Protect and Perfect Your Skin This Winter

Emerge from this disgusting winter with your skin looking dewy and healthy. A dermatologist talks us through it, plus all the best products out there, no matter what your budget.

By Cheryl Wischhover
Beauty

5 Emerging Beauty Brands That Should Be on Your Radar

It’s hard out there for emerging beauty brands. What’s a new brand to do when you want to get your name out, and don’t have the media muscle of a

By Kathleen Hou
Beauty

Why Algae Might Be the Key to Getting Flawless Skin

Did you know that tons of your favorite beauty products are loaded with algae? But don’t run shrieking to your bathroom to throw it all out. The green, slimy gunk--which ranges in size from single cell organisms to giant sea kelp--has tons of potential benefits for your skin.

By Cheryl Wischhover
Beauty

Beat the Heat Wave with Our 10 Favorite Face Mists

Short of running through an open fire hydrant or walking really close to stores in the hopes that someone will open the door and blast you with some AC at the exact moment you walk by, it's hard to stay cool in a heat wave like the one that's plaguing the East Coast now. Luckily the beauty industry has a cure for your overheated, red, stressed out, sweaty face: Face mists. We've long been fans of these refreshing spritzes, and if you haven't yet tried one, now is definitely the time.

By Cheryl Wischhover