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Beauty Splurge vs. Steal of the Week: Philosophy Hope In a Jar

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Jamie Stone

Philosophy Hope In A Jar Dupe

In this weekly column, I’m bringing you my favorite splurge-worthy beauty products and their budget-friendly counterparts. This week, we’re chatting anti-aging moisturizers (!). Also make sure to check out my blog, HonestlyJamie.com for even more beauty product reviews and tips.

Philosophy Hope In a Jar is 100% a cult classic when it comes to anti-aging moisturizers, but we can all agree that $67 for a 4 oz. jar is pretttty pricey…even if it does boast its medical market origin. As much as I LOVE Hope In a Jar (and yes, it really is that amazing), once I discovered St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Facial Moisturizer ($5.29, 10 oz), I was instantly obsessed. Just like Hope In a Jar, the St. Ives version is super moisturizing and also promises to help with fine lines and wrinkles.

For even more beauty product reviews, tips and advice check out my blog, HonestlyJamie.com.

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Thanks for this! My mom got me a little bottle of the hope in a jar. I have been using it pretty sporadically because I can't stand the smell. Can't wait to try the St. Ives version!
#1 Amanda on 2014-05-29 07:35 (Reply)
I've been using the St Ives for about a year, after seeing it touted by Dr Oz on Pinterest. Love it! The texture is somewhere between gel and creme, it has almost no odor, and isn't greasy - it can be used even on my oily t-zone. Don't know about wrinkle reducing, but it's a great light moisturizer!
#2 Susann on 2014-05-29 17:05 (Reply)
Awesome! Thanks for this :-)
#3 Jamie (Homepage) on 2014-05-30 17:47 (Reply)
I reviewed the ingredients in each, & they DON'T have similar ingredients at all.

In fact, of the top five ingredients in Hope in a Jar, St. Ive's contains one: water.

I appreciate Splurge vs. Steal posts, but only if they're honestly good replacements, and I'm not being mislead.
#4 Elle on 2014-06-01 10:36 (Reply)
Hi Elle,

Thanks so much for the comment, I've updated the post to reflect that while St. Ives is a good moisturizer, the ingredients are not equivalent to those in Hope in a Jar. Sorry for any confusion this might have caused.

-BB
#4.1 The Budget Babe on 2014-06-07 21:46 (Reply)
I agree. They are in no way similar and the St Ives certainly should not be considered dupe, much less comparable.
#4.2 Not comparable at all on 2017-05-07 14:19 (Reply)
I love this series! It is so helpful for a student on a budget like me. Thanks for reviewing!
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#5 Katherine Yelken (Homepage) on 2014-06-04 09:10 (Reply)
I've used St. Ives for a couple of years now and I love the benefits. I'm 53 and if not for my gray hair and severe arthritis you wouldn't be able to tell. Wrinkles are at a minimum.
#6 msv on 2015-08-21 13:17 (Reply)
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