Every October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are reminded of all the strong women (and men) we have lost to or are still battling breast cancer. But don't feel hopeless, there are so many ways you can help honor and fight this disease this month. For all the beauty junkies out there, there's a ton of amazing beauty products that do good in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. So, in the spirit of all those unforgettable moms, sisters, daughters, and friends, check out some of these great beauty buys that will get you looking beautiful while supporting a great cause!
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For Dry, Thirsty Skin
Philosophy Hope in a Jar ($39) gently hydrates and exfoliates, using an oil-free formula that works great on all skin types. This cult favorite comes in sparkling pink limited-edition packaging in honor of BCA. In partnership with ulta.com, $5 from every purchase will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
For Longer Looking Lashes
Want longer eyelashes and fuller brows? Who doesn't?! Try RapidLash Serum ($50), a paraben-free enhancing serum that helps boost the appearance of fuller looking eyelashes and brows. This prescription-free formula is applied just once at night and with results appearing in as little as 30 days. How awesome is that? RapidLash dedicates 5 percent of profits yearlong to organizations that support Breast Cancer Awareness.
For Long, Strong Hair
Strengthen weak, brittle hair with Pantene's Beautiful Lengths Strengthening Shampoo, Conditioner and Strengthen & Smooth Finishing Crème ($15). Pantene's Beautiful Lengths products help women battling cancer receive free, real hair wigs.
For a Smooth, Even Complexion
Help fight cancer while also fighting the appearance of uneven skintone and blotchiness with Kinerase Advanced Cream ($119). This month Kinerase is donating 20 percent of profits from this cream and their new Advanced Lotion from Ulta.com to the American Breast Cancer Foundation.
For Radian, Youtful Looking Skin
Get a healthy, glowy complexion with Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Extra Strength Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel ($110). This new limited edition cream contains higher concentrations of Alpha and Beta Hydroxy acids than the original formula. I've been told these do wonders! The brand is donating a percentage of the proceeds to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, which will be providing mammograms for those in need along with funding for research to cure breast cancer.
For a Pretty Pink Pout
The Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley Dream Lip Collection ($30) was created by the legendary philanthropist, Evelyn Lauder in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Estee Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Awareness campaign. It includes Estee Lauder’s Long Lasting Lipstick in Candy, a pretty matte pink lipstick and Estee Lauder Pure Gloss in Pink Innocence in a stylish pink snakeskin-printed clutch (that’s totally wearable!). Estee Lauder will donate 20 percent of each purchase to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, an independent not-for-profit foundation founded in 1993 by Evelyn Lauder herself.