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Top 5 Lipsticks for Spring Under $10

Top 5 lipsticks for spring under $10 / TheBudgetBabe.com
Warmer temps and a new spring wardrobe means those lipstick shades you've been reaching for all winter won't cut it anymore. Today I’m bringing you my favorite budget-friendly lipstick favorites for spring…and the best part? They’re all under $10! Also make sure to check out my blog, HonestlyJamie.com for even more beauty product reviews and advice.

Beauty Splurge vs. Steal of the Week: Redken Diamond Oil


Redken Diamond Oil beauty for less

In this weekly column, I’m bringing you my favorite beauty products that won't break the bank. Also make sure to check out my blog, HonestlyJamie.com for even more beauty product reviews, advice and tips.

REDKEN Diamond Oil Deep Facets Oil-Enriched Intensive Treatment is by far one of the best deep conditioners (aka treatment) that I’ve tried in awhile and, even though it’s designed for dry/damaged hair, I still always recommend it to any friends who complain about having dry, split ends because it definitely DOES the trick…but the $23 pricetag?


Beauty Splurge vs. Steal of the Week: Shaveworks Luxurious Shave Cream


Splurge vs Steal Beauty

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.

Shaveworks Pearl Souffle Luxurious Shave Cream is, by definition, shaving cream luxury. For one, a portion of the proceeds is donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society but, aside from the charity component, this product is fabulous. It has ingredients that help minimize the appearance of hair growth, glycolic acid to exfoliate and reduce ingrown hairs (especially awesome for the bikini area) and, lastly, it moisturizes your skin for the perfect shave. The downside? It’s $22, and that is A LOT for shaving cream…even with the awesome benefits.

A nice, and affordable ($5.50!), alternative is the Alba Botanica Very Emollient Cream Shave in Mango Vanilla. Sure, it doesn’t have the hair-minimizing ingredients or glycolic acid for exfoliation but it DOES smell amazing. It’s also packed with aloe vera, lavender and vitamin E – all good-for-your-skin ingredients that result in an effortless shave.

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

Beauty Splurge vs. Steal of the Week: Illuminating Hand Cream


Beauty Splurge vs. Steal of the Week: Illuminating Hand Cream

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.