They work hard for the money


Who doesn’t love double duty beauty – knowing that something else in my day is going to work as hard as me gives a certain amount of satisfaction. Here is a round up of double duty products recently launched making our lives a little easier and a whole lot prettier!

Makeup 

YSL Volupte Sheer Candy Collection This collection of six candy-colored lip balm/lipstick hybrids offers plumping and smoothing benefits, plus the immediate visual reduction of fine lines. $30 



Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Shadow Collection Inspired by hues found in Italy’s natural landscape, these blendable two-tone pigmented shadows feature a proprietary Color Fill technology, said to deliver 24 hours of crease-proof color. $32

Smash box limitless lip stain and Color Seal Balms
 One part pigmented color, one part shade-sealing balm, Smashbox’s first lip stain promises eight hours of hydration and feather-proof wear. $21

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner Hint of Tint This multitasking-tinted primer shrinks pores and has a matte finish. Flaxseed and tea tree oils absorb shine and provide antibacterial benefits. $45



Dior 5 Couleurs Lift Dior’s first eye shadows with antiaging skin care ingredients have hyaluronic acid and vitamin E. Available in four-color variations, each has a universal base (in the center) that serves as a lid-lifting primer. $60

Sneak Peak behind the scenes -me at work!

Clockwise from top left:

Behind the scenes at Alexander McQueen show London, England

Marie Clare Magazine Sydney Australia

Capitol One Commercial Los Angeles, California

Behind the scenes Cerruti Milan Fashion Week, Milan Italy

Nastia Liukin SuperGirl promotion for WB, Venice Beach, CA

Working on Christina Perri for Jar of Hearts music video, Sony Studios Los Angeles, CA

Behind the scenes London Fashion Week, London England

The Last Samurai movie junket Los Angeles, CA

With Nino Cerruti and the vanity team Milan, Italy

Boy band London England