In this weekly column, I’m bringing you my favorite budget-friendly beauty products that are available online and in-store. Also make sure to check out my blog, HonestlyJamie.com for even more beauty product reviews, advice and tips.

La Prairie White Caviar Illuminating Hand Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 15 is what they call pure elegance. Here’s a fun fact for you ladies: The hands are the first body part to show signs of aging, which is why using a good hand cream with SPF is super important, especially as you get older. This version from La Prairie (swoon) brightens, refines and moisturizes your hands while also preventing future aging with its broad-spectrum (that’s protection from UVA and UVB rays) sun protection. It also contains brightening ingredients that actually help with EXISTING age spots, making it kind of the perfect hand cream in one bottle. The downside is that costs a WHOPPING $155. Yikes. As much as I do love a luxury splurge, I just can NOT justify spending that much on hand cream.

Even though Boots No 7 Protect & Perfect Hand Cream doesn’t have the glam factor the La Prairie version has, it’s still really, really good. Just like the $155 version, the Boots hand cream has broad-spectrum SPF and also boasts ingredients to help fade age spots and fine lines…and all for only $15! If there’s ever a good splurge and steal, this is IT.

For even more beauty talk, check out my blog HonestlyJamie.com.

It's been far too long since our last giveaway which is why I'm so excited to be teaming up today with Orico London organic skincare to host a giveaway of their new Streetwise collection! It's formulated specifically to rid your skin of city grime due to pollution, UV rays and air conditioning. If your skin could use some TLC, this is the skincare line - and giveaway! - for you.

Here's what one lucky BB reader will be winning:

Orico London STREETWISE City Face Scrub: Scrub away a city day with a facial polish that purifies, restores and replenishes skin. ($34)

Orico STREETWISE Coco Spritz: Detoxify and awaken your skin with ultra-hydrating coconut water and cocoa seed. ($37)

Orico Streetwise Oxygenating Day Cream: Oxygenating skin cream that increases collagen production for plumper, smoother skin. (75ml- $45)

Streetwise Gentle Antioxidant Face Wash: Gentle yet powerful deep cleansing wash to revive city skin. (125ml- $22)

Streetwise Hydrating Make-Up Remover for Face and Eyes: Organic all in one wonder to remove dirt, makeup, and impurities. 75ml- $27

That's a $165 value! To enter, please use the Rafflecopter widget below. Good luck! Open to US residents only per the brand's request, thanks for understanding.


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In this weekly column, I’m bringing you my favorite budget-friendly beauty products that are available online and in-store. Also make sure to check out my blog, HonestlyJamie.com for even more beauty product reviews, advice and tips.

Urban Decay Perversion mascara is for lack of better word, AWESOME. It’s what you might call a bit of a creamy mascara, which is good thing, that has a special brush that glides through each individual lash so that you get no clumps and no little flakes…you know, the thing that people usually hate about mascara. As a bonus, it’s also formulated with a complex that stimulates lash growth (yay!).

The only downside?

It’s $22 which, sure, isn’t a crazy amount of money for mascara, but I recently tried a good alternative with some similar results. The L’OREAL PARIS Voluminous Miss Manga mascara also has an awesome brush, called a 360 flexor, that builds bold volume with high intensity. The design of the brush also allows 15 times more lash volume and that wide-eyed doe look that most women really love.

For even more beauty talk, check out my blog HonestlyJamie.com.