Multitaskers for Multitaskers

Look, you're a busy lady.  Right now, while reading this blog, you're also checking your email, trading stocks, watching GMA and making toast.  You know how to multitask--shouldn't your beauty products do the same?  Here are a few fun, affordable multitasking must-haves that promise to do double duty- at least.  Find a few price points to suit every pocketbook/gym bag/briefcase combo.  Even if a little pricier, multi-use beauty buys are still a better value. 

Read on!

The Gal Friday, All-Over Stick

You want a road-dog stick that can go with you from home to office to happy hour to charity event to date to ... you get the idea.  The Multiple from NARS acts as a lipstick, blush, highlighter, eyeshadow and more.  With just a hint of shimmer, it's an instant boost.  Too rich for your blood?  Try the equally handy ELF All Over Color Stick (I like the shade "Toasted" myself).  It'll cost you all of $1.

The Over-Achieving Oil

In December, I wrote about my latest beauty obsession, Josie Maran Argan Oil.  This stuff mends cracked skin, moisturizes lips, smooths fly-aways, mends split ends, and a lot more.  A tiny vial of it goes a long way as Argan Oil is highly concentrated.  Want a little more bang for your buck? Coconut Oil--yes, the kind you find at your grocer--makes skin soft and smooth, doubles as a fabulous conditioning treatment, skin glow, lip balm and more. You can even cook with it and spread it on toast!

The Double Duty Moisturizer

You've got to protect that skin, why not try Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer?  It evens your complexion, protects from the sun's rays, and makes sure your skin stays soft no matter how rough your to-do list gets. It even adds a dewy glow, so you can skip the primer or highlighter.   For a cheap thrill, try Olay Definity Color Recapture Anti-Aging Moisturizer+Sheer Illuminating Coverage (on sale for 25% at drugstore.com!  Natch!)
 
The Body Lotion That Works Overtime

It goes without saying that it's hard for you to make time to get some sun.  "Does Zuma Beach have WiFi?"  No worries.  There's always Jergens Natural Glow to keep you glowy and tan while also moisturizing your skin.  On the go outdoors?  Lubriderm with SPF 15 keeps dry skin at bay while protecting you from harmful UV rays. 

Other Hard Workin' Goodies

Need some more go-to beauty grabs?  Benetint stains lips AND cheeks, Rosebud Salve works on cuticles, lips, and highlights your cheekbone, and the iconic Dr. Bronner's All-One soap basically hasn't meant a task it couldn't handle.

Well, super-star, I hope this list helps you find some products to match your rock-star productivity. Check out this great blog post on Total Beauty for more Multitaskers.

 What's your favorite hard-working beauty buy?  Leave it in the comments below.  And be sure to follow me on Twitter for the best beauty deals @SavingsMBones.