Shop Pink! Brands Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness: Part III

Pink product, breast cancer awareness, susan g. komenTINte Cosmetics has announced that 40% of all proceeds from the sale of the New Match Book in Blushed Beauty (pictured) will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation!

Strike up and match the look on the cover with our easy to use Match Books.  You don’t need to be a makeup artist to use these kits and  they offer everything a girl would need! The Match Book includes: Two eye shadow colors (a base and contour shade), a cream eyeliner, blush, two lip glosses and two brushes. They are quick and simple to use. Just follow the five instructional steps on the back to achieve a gorgeous new you!

Click HERE to visit TINte Cosmetics, where these adorable makeup palettes retail for $28.

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Shop Pink! Brands Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness: Part II

Breast Cancer Awareness, Principessa Beauty, Shop Pink

This October help raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research when you tote a trendy water bottle to the gym or office, because for each water bottle purchased, Principessa Beauty will be donating $1 to the Breast Cancer Research Fund. The eco-friendly water bottles feature flowers, princess crowns, doves and hearts. Each bottle is scrolled with the inspirational saying “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” SRP: $16. Available at www.principessabeauty.com.

Japonesque is offering two ways to help the cause this year with the Japonesque Pink Go Curler and Pink Manicure Kit. Twenty percent of the retail cost from the Pink Go Curler and $1 from each Pink Manicure Kit will benefit the “City of Hope” Foundation. SRP: $11 for the Go Curler; $25 for the Manicure Case. Please visit www.japonesque.com for purchasing locations.

Add a little “starlight shine” to your look with Julie Hewett Los Angeles’ Shimmy in Pinkie. With the purchase of this luminescent highlighting cream you’ll be helping to donate 25% of the sales to breastcancer.org. SRP: $22. Available at www.juliehewett.net.

Hydrate dry, chapped skin – while helping to support the cause – with Surgeon’s Skin Secret Beeswax Moisturizer Stick in Grapefruit. Made with beeswax and grapefruit extract, simply massage into skin. To further protect and heal, Surgeon’s Skin Secret will donate $1 of sales from their Grapefruit Beeswax Moisturizing Stick to Breastcancer.org. SRP: $9.95. Available at www.jamarklabs.com.

Be a bosom buddy when you purchase Body Drench’s Bosom Cream. Body Drench lotion, the original favorite of salon and spa clients dating back to the 1980’s, was referred to as a ‘Bosom Cream’ for women who had undergone mastectomy surgery and was used to help reduce scarring and to increase comfort when wearing a bra. Now it will benefit the Cancer Institute of New Jersey with 5% of the proceeds being donated by American International Industries – parent company of Body Drench. SRP: $17. Available at beauty supply stores, salons and spas nationwide.

Pamper your locks with ASimpleCASE Satin Hair Care Pillow Case for the cure. This limited edition Pink Pillow Case is made from 100% polyester satin and won’t absorb moisture or cause damage to your hair and skin while you sleep. The Satin Hair Care Pillow Case minimizes hair breakage and keeps hair and skin feeling hydrated and supple. Not only will your hair thank you, but each pillow case purchased will supply the organization Where There’s A Need, Inc. with 5% of the proceeds. SRP: $22. Available at www.asimplecase.com.

Get a jolt out of your beauty regime with 5th Avenue Bath Co.’s ‘Java Jolt’ Exfoliating Coffee Scrub. Made with a unique blend of fresh Columbian ground coffee and brown sugar, this scrub not only removes dead skin and smoothes pesky rough patches but can also boost circulation. When you treat yourself to this delectable scrub, you will be helping to donate 15 percent of the proceeds to breastcancer.org. SRP: $20.99 for 8 oz. container. Available at www.5thavenuebathco.com.

This October you can add a pretty bag to your collection and benefit a good cause. Tamara Handbags, the accessory label that features a feminine and polished collection of totes, satchels, shoulder bags, clutches, belts and more constructed in unique fabrics and shapes, will donate 15% of the proceeds from the sales of each Anya Pink & Green Plaid Satchel to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. SRP: $86. Available at www.tamarahandbags.com.

Developed to encourage women to perform monthly self breast exams, Bath By Bettijo’s Fenomenole is an all-natural blended oil containing pink grapefruit essential oil, sunflower seed oil, soybean oil and ylang ylang oil to make it easier to perform monthly self breast exams. Bath By Bettijo is donating 25% of the proceeds from Fenomenole to the Breast Cancer Research Fund. SRP: $12.50. Available at www.bathbybettijo.com.

Find a scent that truly embodies the empowerment and wellness of women this October with select “pink” fragrances from Fragrancenet.com. When you purchase My Secret by Kathy Hilton, Tea Rose and Touch of Pink, among others, 15% of the proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Please visit www.fragrancenet.com to make a purchase, or for more information on their “pink” offerings.

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Shop Pink! Brands Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness: Part I

The easiest way to do your part for Breast Cancer Awareness is to shop the products of companies that will contribute on your behalf!  Below are just a few of the many beauty brands that will contribute a portion of their profits to the cause.

Annick Goutal Rose Absolue

breast cancer awareness, beauty products

In October, Annick Goutal perfumery honors Annick Goutal who passed away from breast cancer with Rose Absolue perfume.  Pure, elegant, unassuming and feminine; Rose Absolue is the absolute essence of a rose.  A single-flower fragrance that brings together the rarest roses from East and West; the Bulgarian, Turkish, Damask, May, Egyptian and Moroccan rose. 

During the month of October, Annick Goutal will donate 30% of Rose Absolue sales to Breast Cancer research.

Price: $140 for 1.7oz Eau de Parfum Spray, Available at Saks

philosophy she colors my day bath product

breast cancer awareness, beauty products

benefiting the entertainment industry foundation’s women’s cancer research fund
philosophy is proud to launch the she colors my day high-foaming green bubble bath to celebrate the bond between mothers and daughters and help give back to a very worthwhile cause. 

philosophy will donate 100% of its net proceeds from the sale of the she colors my day bath product to the entertainment industry foundation’s women’s cancer research fund, an organization dedicated to developing an early detection biomarker test so that women’s cancers can be detected years before current tests allow.  she colors my day has been created for the sole purpose of creating a cure for mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends around the world.

Price: $20 for 16 oz., Available exclusively at philosophy

philosophy shower for the cure

breast cancer awareness, beauty products

shower for the cure is philosophy’s pink ribbon shower gel – a creamy all-in-one formula that can be used as a shampoo, shower gel or bubble bath. this long-time philosophy favorite contains a touch of milk proteins and fruit essences to provide a delightful experience for your senses.

shower for the cure represents the spirit of every woman and 100% of the philosophy net proceeds from the shower for the cure is donated to the Women’s Cancer Research Fund.

Price: $20.00, Available at philosophy

Darphin Predermine Wrinkle Corrective Serum

breast cancer awareness, beauty products

Darphin honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Predermine Wrinkle Corrective Serum, part of the collection of Predermine age-defying formulas. This pale pink-colored bottle contains a concentrated, innovative serum that instantly absorbs into skin.  Developed to visibly reduce the prominence of wrinkles, this serum delivers dramatically smoother and more youthfully supple skin.

Darphin North America will donate $20.00 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation for EVERY Predermine Wrinkle Corrective Serum sold during the month of October.

Price: $205, Available at darphin.com

Airplus for Her Aloe Infused Socks

breast cancer awareness, beauty products

These cozy, comfy socks are the perfect relaxation accessory.  Use it to retain hydration from home pedicures or while lounging around the house. 

Part of all proceeds go to Breast Cancer research.

Price: $4.99, Available at airplusforher.com

Kate’s Paperie Gianna Rose Atelier Scented Soaps

breast cancer awareness, beauty products

Scented with Fresh-Linen, four French-milled soaps embossed with a pink ribbon, the symbol of hope, come nestled in a beautiful gift box. Benefits the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation.

15% of the proceeds from the sale of the product will be donated.

Price: $32.00, Available at katespaperie.com

DuWop Pink Shimmer Brick

breast cancer awareness, beauty products

DuWop’s limited edition Pink Shimmer Brick is extremely versatile and can be dusted over bare skin for just a hint of shimmer that catches the light and brightens the complexion. The silvery pink hues in the shimmer brick can help even out the skin tone, hide imperfections, and illuminate the skin.

DuWop proudly supports by donating 20% of proceeds from the Shimmer Brick to the Cosmetic Executive Women Cancer and Careers Foundation. DuWop’s Pink Shimmer Brick is also housed in a sleeve bearing the names of many women who have been affected by breast cancer.

Price: $18 available at shop.duwop.com

DuWop LipLingo Pink

breast cancer awareness, beauty products

Liplingo Pink is a sleek lip palette containing a rose lipstick and four wonderful ways to top it: a subtle gold frost, a pale pink shimmer gloss, a rich pink sherbet tone with sparkle and a pink tinged clear balm with a high shine.

DuWop proudly supports by donating 20% of proceeds from LipLingo Pink to the Cosmetic Executive Women Cancer and Careers Foundation. LipLingo Pink is also housed in a sleeve bearing the names of many women who have been affected by breast cancer.

Price: $32, Available at shop.duwop.com

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Pink PedEgg For Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

BCA, Breast Cancer Awareness, Pink, PedEgg, Ped EggOctober 1 (today!) begins Breast Cancer Awareness month.  In honor of this great cause, I’ll be mentioning and reviewing many beauty products that donate proceeds to Breast Cancer Awareness.

After having baby #2, there were certain things I was immediately able to do again…  one of which was easily see my feet.  Horrified, I realized my nail technician hadn’t been doing a very good job taking care of my tootsies while I couldn’t. The dark callouses on my feet looked as if I’d been training for a marathon by running barefoot on asphalt. Yuck!

I went to town on my hideous feet with the Pink PedEgg.  The ergonomic shape of this file makes it incredibly easy to hold and use (unlike many other foot files that are perched at the end of a very long awkward stick).  The file is used on clean dry feet, making it an easy task to fit into even the busiest schedule.  The PedEgg also comes with adhesive "finishing pads" to buff the skin to a smooth finish. 

I felt a certain strange satisfaction upon opening the PedEgg to reveal the shavings of callous removed from my heels.  But if a pedicure well done isn’t satisfying enough, you’ll be happy to read that $50,000 of the proceeds for the Pink PedEgg will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  If you’ve ever wanted to try this product… now is a great time to grab one! 

Retail price is $10.  Click HERE to buy it from PinkPedEgg.com.  Pink PedEgg can also be found in drugstores like CVS and Walgreens.  I even saw it at Bed, Bath & Beyond!

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Cargo PlantLove Line Expanded!

Cargo Cosmetics, PlantLove, Beauty BlogOn September 22, CARGO Cosmetics officially expanded their beloved PlantLove brand, originally a collection of eco-friendly botanical lipsticks (in compostable tubes), into first-ever line of ECOCERT Cosmetics! 

Organized into collections named after the elements, PlantLove offers colors to suit all complexions… with the added bonus that all product, process and packaging meet the strictest standards for natural, organic and environmentally friendly content!

I’ll be posting reviews of some of these great products soon, including blush, shadow and eye pencils!  Stay tuned! 

Click HERE to head over to Cargo’s website.

Click HERE to shop Sephora for the full range of Cargo products!

La Mer To Donate $100,000 To Oceana!

La Mer Philanthropy, Ocean Day, OcreanaIn celebration of La Mer’s sea heritage and dedication to preserving the beauty of the oceans, this month La Mer will donate $100,000 to Oceana to help fund global initiatives and support their mission of ocean conservation!

Oceana, the largest international ocean advocacy group, is supported by marine scientists, economists, lawyers and advocates worldwide that work strategically to deliver targeted results. Oceana’s lead spokespeople include Ted Danson, Amber Valletta and Sam Waterston. With La Mer’s donation, Oceana will be able to increase research voyages on their Ketch catamaran, Ranger, and better patrol, document, and fight destruction of the ocean’s unique ecosystem.

Click HERE to read La Mer’s 10 tips for "pristine seas".  There’s so much we can do to affect change!

What can you do to help Oceana celebrate?

  • Sign up to become an Oceana “WaveMaker” at www.Oceana.org/support
  • Make a charitable contribution to Oceana or provide a way for donations to be made through your business; all donations are tax-deductible and can be made at www.Oceana.org/support
  • Encourage friends and colleagues to learn about World Ocean Day and participate in planned events around the world; many are listed at www.WorldOceanDay.org
  • Help Oceana make World Ocean Day an official UN celebration by signing our petition at: www.Oceana.org
  • Sephora’s Sun Safety Kit- Sun Protection For A Cause!

    Sephora Promo Code, Sun Safety Kit, Sephora Discounts, Sephora DealsIt’s that time of year!  Time for sun, fun and Sephora’s Sun Safety Kit!  From April until June (or while supplies last) Sephora offers this kit chock-full of travel-sized sun care products.

    Retail value of the included products is $87, but the cost to you is only $25!

    BUY THIS KIT.  I never explicitly tell my readers to buy anything… but have good reason to do it now.  It’s an absolute steal, firstly.  It’s also a great way to determine which full sized products you’ll need to get you through the Summer.  But the best reason of all to purchase this kit is the fact that 100% of the net profits ($21.55 from every kit) are donated directly to The Skin Cancer Foundation.  That makes this purchase simultaneously a treat for your skin, and a donation to a good cause. Click HERE to purchase the Sephora Brand Sun Safety Kit ($87 Value)

    The kit includes:

  • 0.05 oz Korres Natural Products Watermelon Sunscreen Face Cream SPF 30
  • 0.25 oz Peter Thomas Roth Max Sheer All Day Defense Moisture Lotion SPF 30
  • 1 oz DDF Daily Protective Moisturizer SPF 15
  • 0.35 oz Cosmedicine Medi-Matte Oil Control Lotion SPF 20
  • 0.17 oz Juice Beauty Green Apple Moisturizer SPF 15
  • 1 oz Murad Firming Bronzer SPF 15
  • 0.08 oz Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 55 PA + + +
  • six single-use packs of MD Skincare Powerful Sun Protection Pads SPF 30
  • 0.17 oz Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Cream Ultra Protection SPF 30
  • 0.25 oz Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer SPF 15
  • 0.098 oz Tarte 24/7 Lip Sheer SPF 15
  • and a UV indicator card, all in a limited-edition Sephora pouch.
  • Celebrate Earth Day With Physicians Formula

    On Tuesday, April 22nd, Physicians Formula will give away 1,000 Organic Wear bronzers in order to help make our world a little greener with makeup that’s good for the earth and for us too!  Organic Wear Bronzer is free of synthetic preservatives, parabens, synthetic colors and genetically modified organisms (not to mention free of animal cruelty)!

    The contest is live TODAY AT NOON.  Click HERE to take a shot at winning!  (Link will not be live until noon).

    Elemis Earth Day Celebration!

    On April 22nd, in recognition of Earth Day, Elemis will plant a tree for every guest that has an Elemis spa service in any spa on land, at sea or when an Elemis product is purchased online at timetospa. The trees will be planted through the Arbor Day Foundation, the largest tree planting organization in the world!

    For a full list of 185 spa locations participating in this Earth Day event, CLICK HERE.

    The goal is to plant over 10,000 trees.  Let’s help them make it 100,000!

    Benefit Cosmetics: Let’s Erase

    Benefit Cosmetics recently launched Erase Paste (retail $26), designed to erase We all know that erase signs of stress and fatigue.  This new product also inspired the Benefit team to to erase the lines in our city parks?

    On Earth Day–Tuesday, April 22–watch Benefit in action in three cities, as they ‘erase’ the graffiti in parks and alleys from coast to coast!

    San Francisco:  Osage Alley @ 24th Street

    Los Angeles:  Jesse Owens Community Park 9651 Southwestern Ave.

    New York:  Skateboard Park under Brooklyn Bridge @ Pearl Street