In cosmetics, as in child rearing, there’s no underestimating a big bag of tricks.

Just ask Laura Bateman. Like the Mary Poppins of makeup, the former Bobbi Brown consultant arrives at your doorstep armed with good sense and a deep carpetbag of thoughtful solutions.

Bateman can quickly restore order to your face, revamping your look and collection. She’ll clean up in a snap, happily editing your makeup supplies, explaining any mysterious lurkers, and tossing expired products or impulse buys. Then she’ll kill bad habits and talk you through your best looks and the appropriate routines.

Set up an appointment for a fun field trip and let her navigate the department store or drugstore. She can also glam any bride or tackle a gaggle of girls before a special event.

So you can expect to look practically perfect in every way.

Laura Bateman (202-904-4439 or laurabateman.com).