Beauty Buys to Feel Good About During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, take the time to honor the brave women who suffer from this life-threatening disease. According to the CDC, more than 200,000 women get diagnosed with breast cancer every year. During the month of October, your favorite beauty brands are dressing their most-loved products in pink hues to support BCA.
We've rounded up beauty buys that donate at least 20 percent of their proceeds to a BCA charity. You can feel good rocking your flamingo-hued makeup, knowing that you supported a great cause.
Baby Foot Limited Edition Pink Box
The product: Baby Foot Limited Edition Pink Box ($25)
The donation: 20 percent of proceeds
The organization: American Cancer Society
Why you need it: The all-natural formula contains natural extracts that will give your feet a deep exfoliation perfect for recovering from sandal season.
Ralph Lauren Fragrances Pink Pony Limited Edition Tender Romance
The product: Ralph Lauren Fragrances Pink Pony Limited Edition Tender Romance ($96)
The donation: 100 percent of the profits
The organization: Pink Pony Fund
Why you need it: Tender Romance smells warm and comforting with notes of ginger, pear, cashmere woods accord, and musk. The bottle is pretty enough to leave out on your vanity to admire.
La Mer The Lip Balm
The product: La Mer The Lip Balm ($60)
The donation: $10 from the purchase price, max donation of $52,680
The organization: Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Why you need it: Protect your chapped lips with this luxurious peppermint-scented lip balm. It instantly soothes and softens and will become a staple in your makeup bag.
Jane Iredale Lemongrass Love Hydration Spray
The product: Jane Iredale Lemongrass Love Hydration Spray ($30)
The donation: 100 percent of the profits
The organization: Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Why you need it: Fans of natural beauty products will love this hydrating spray. Not only is it made from 30 percent organic ingredients, but it also fights oiliness and diminishes the look of pores.
Photo Finish Primer Water
The product: Photo Finish Primer Water ($32)
The donation: $5 from the purchase price up to $20,000
The organization: Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Why you need it: Next time you apply your makeup, spray this hydrating primer water on your face before application. It contains electrolytes to wake up skin and make your foundation go on smoother and last all day.
Clinique Great Skin, Great Cause Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ With Limited-Edition Keychain
The product: Clinique Great Skin, Great Cause Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ With Limited-Edition Keychain ($38)
The donation: $10 from the purchase price
The organization: Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Why you need it: Clinique's famous moisturizer hydrates your skin all day and helps to strengthen your skin's barrier to lock in moisture. As we transition our skin care routine into Fall, October is the perfect time to try out this beauty pick and get a cute BCA keychain with your purchase.
Wet Brush
The product: Wet Brush ($9)
The donation: 20 percent of the proceeds
The organization: Making Strides
Why you need it: After using this brush, you'll never want to use an ordinary brush again. The Wet Brush easily detangles knotty hair and makes your postshower routine much simpler.
Bobbi Brown Art Stick Duo
The product: Bobbi Brown Art Stick Duo ($50)
The donation: $10 from the purchase price
The organization: Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Why you need it: These matte lip pencils come in two pretty pink hues and wear comfortably on the lips for hours.
Pink Travel-Sized Detox Dry Shampoo
The product: Pink Travel-Sized Detox Dry Shampoo ($12)
The donation: $1 for each product sold
The organization: City of Hope
Why you need it: A cult favorite, this dry shampoo will absorb the oils from your hair and make unwashed hair look clean and fresh. It will also extend the life of your blowout without white residue that other dry shampoos can leave behind.
Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask
The product: Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask ($26)
The donation: $5 from purchase price with a maximum donation of $40,000
The organization: Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Why you need it: When your skin inevitably becomes uncomfortable and dry this Winter, this mask will do wonders to cure your rough complexion. Leave this mask on overnight, and the avocado and apricot kernel oil contained in the product will replenish your skin, while the seaweed will prevent further loss of moisture.
Tory Burch Eau de Parfum Rollerball
The product: Tory Burch Eau de Parfum Rollerball ($29)
The donation: 20 percent of the suggested retail price
The organization: Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Why you need it: A classic and sporty scent, this perfume is perfect for everyday wear. With notes of peony, citrus, and musk, this fragrance is feminine without being overly sweet.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II With Pink Ribbon Pin
The product: Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II With Pink Ribbon Pin ($92)
The donation: 20 percent of the suggested retail price
The organization: Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Why you need it: This is one of Estée Lauder's most popular serums for a reason. It maximizes your skin's ability to heal itself overnight and leads to a more smooth and radiant complexion. For BCA Month, the serum comes with a pink ribbon pin to show your support.
House of Lashes Knockout
The product: House of Lashes Knockout ($12)
The donation: $1 for every product sold
The organization: Keep a Breast Foundation
Why you need it: Perfect for a night out, these thick, voluminous lashes are a great addition to your glamorous eye makeup. The individual strands vary in length, giving you a natural look and accentuating your eyes. What truly makes them special, however, is the fact that every pair is handmade and cruelty-free.
Splat Colorizers in Pushy Pink
The product: Splat Colorizers in Pushy Pink ($8)
The donation: 50 percent of all purchases made at Ulta
The organization: National Breast Cancer Foundation
Why you need it: Embrace the rainbow hair trend while supporting a good cause. This pink color toning conditioner will temporarily tint your hair in five minutes for a color that lasts between five and 10 shampoos.
Arcona Triad Pads
The product: Arcona Triad Pads ($35)
The donation: 25 percent of the proceeds
The organization: Cancer and Careers
Why you need it: Remove your makeup while hydrating your skin with these portable, all-natural pads.
Lisa Hoffman Limited Edition Rose Quartz Hope Fragrance Bracelet
The product: Lisa Hoffman Limited Edition Rose Quartz Hope Fragrance Bracelet ($95)
The donation: 100 percent of the profits
The organization: National Breast Cancer Coalition
Why you need it: This gorgeous bracelet has a secret compartment for perfume. Simply open up the charm, and insert your favorite Lisa Hoffman fragrance.