These days, it seems that every month has a theme -- and it's not just Hallmark who's to blame. Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month, May is Pet Month, and September is Yoga Month?
And let's not even get into the individual days that are dedicated to some cause or another: Public Sleeping Day (February 28) and Talk Like A Pirate Day (September 19) are two of the most random that come to mind.
With all the silly holidays out there, it's hard to know which ones should be taken seriously and which to support with your time or hard-earned cash. One that's a no-brainer is October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCA) -- a cause and initiative that we should all buy into (literally).
Here's why: One in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime (that's roughly 12 percent of women). And last year, thanks to research and advances made through various funding efforts, there were more than 2.6 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
These scary numbers are just part of the reason why so many of the beauty products hitting shelves in October are tied to BCA. And, it's about a lot more than pink labels or packaging -- each one directly supports breast cancer charities. So when you buy Coach's newest lip gloss set or Avon's pink nail polish, you're also supporting an incredibly worthwhile cause. Keep reading to see our BCA beauty products guide and feel good knowing that your splurge is justified.
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Estée Lauder Dream Compact, $75
Here's something every gal needs: translucent pressed powder for on-the-go touchups. But this tiny compact is more than your typical boring black case. The multicolored lid is so pretty, you'll be excited to pull it out of your purse.
If that's not incentive enough, 100 percent of the sales of this compact go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. (And no, that's not a typo: all $75 goes to BCA!)
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Coach Poppy Lip Gloss Set, $35
We love a good lip gloss kit, and Coach's new mini collection covers all your color bases. The set is a rainbow of pink shades that translate from day to night, from translucent peach to rich raspberry.
Coach will donate 20 percent of each lip gloss set purchase to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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Avon Nailwear Pro Nail Enamel in Pink Power, $3
If you're looking for a pretty petal pink that's not too sheer, Avon's Pink Power shade will thrill you. The soft pastel is opaque but not too creamy, so you get great coverage with just two layers. Plus, the feminine hue is universal enough to work well with all skin tones.
For each bottle sold, $2.31 will go to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade.
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Youngblood Crushed Mineral Blush in Sherbet, $22
Transitioning away from summer's warm bronzers doesn't mean the end of sun-kissed skin. The easy answer is to score a shimmery, peach-based tint such as Youngblood's mineral blush in Sherbet. It'll give you a warm glow that looks surprisingly natural. What's even more genius about this shade is that it does double duty as an eyeshadow.
For each blush sold, $2.20 will go to the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation.
These days, it seems that every month has a theme -- and it's not just Hallmark who's to blame. Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month, May is Pet Month, and September is Yoga Month?
And let's not even get into the individual days that are dedicated to some cause or another: Public Sleeping Day (February 28) and Talk Like A Pirate Day (September 19) are two of the most random that come to mind.
With all the silly holidays out there, it's hard to know which ones should be taken seriously and which to support with your time or hard-earned cash. One that's a no-brainer is October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCA) -- a cause and initiative that we should all buy into (literally).
Here's why: One in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime (that's roughly 12 percent of women). And last year, thanks to research and advances made through various funding efforts, there were more than 2.6 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
These scary numbers are just part of the reason why so many of the beauty products hitting shelves in October are tied to BCA. And, it's about a lot more than pink labels or packaging -- each one directly supports breast cancer charities. So when you buy Coach's newest lip gloss set or Avon's pink nail polish, you're also supporting an incredibly worthwhile cause. Keep reading to see our BCA beauty products guide and feel good knowing that your splurge is justified.
