Beauty double duty

Benefit Dr. Feelgood ($34, at benefitcosmetics.com)
Function: A colourless, weightless balm that contains vitamins A and E for hydration when applied to bare skin, and helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines, pores and excess oil. Double duty: The balm instantly refreshes the face when pressed over top of makeup; a great alternative to pressed powder touch-ups. It works even if makeup has been worn all day long!

Aveda Lavender Fleurs Oil ($22, at Aveda).
Function: An essential oil that helps calm and relax the mind and body when breathed in and applied topically. It also adds a nice aromatic touch in a warm bath. Double duty: Helps heal and clear up pimples when a few drops are rubbed directly onto the face, or added to a night cream and applied before bedtime.

Dermalogica Climate Control ($56, at spas).
Function: A balm that shields the skin from dryness caused by the elements (and moisture-sucking indoor heat). Contains ingredients like moisturizing shea butter, oat extract and vitamin E, as well as soothing and calming lavender extract. Double duty: Heals an itchy rash, moisturizes chapped lips and scraggly cuticles, and is the ultimate undereye night cream.

Shu Uemura Drawing Pencil eyeliner (shown, $25, at Holt Renfrew) in “ME Gold.” Function: A creamy, more-yellow-than-gold-hued eyeliner pencil. Double duty: Not just a gorgeous colour, this liner makes eyes appear whiter, banishing redness during allergy season or after a good crying session when it is used along the upper and lower inside rims of the eyes.

Mama Mio O-Mega Body Oil ($37, at the Bay)
Function: A scented body oil loaded with sweet almond, jojoba and safflower oils to nourish and moisturize the skin. Double Duty: When rubbed into the ends of clean, damp hair before bed, it leaves tresses soft, smooth, shiny, de-frizzed, split-end free and smelling oh-so-pretty.