Breast Cancer Awareness: Products for Good

Joanna Douglas

·Senior Editor

Updated October 1, 2014 at 9:51 PM

One spritz of this rose scented mist will calm inflammation, reduce redness, and nourish skin. 100% of profits will be donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer to support women affected by the disease.

The scents of peony, rose, and sandalwood are blended into this pink candle to honor Evelyn Lauder’s passion and dedication to breast cancer prevention and the search for a cure. 10% of proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Dry shampoo, style extender, and volumizer in one—$5 of each pink-capped, limited edition version goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The Raspberry Smooth Sphere Lip Balm and Limited Edition Strawberry Smooth Stick Lip Balm are 100% natural and certified organic, and the coordinating hand cream is fab, too. The best part: 100% of net profits from this trio of berry scented products go to cancer research.

This feminine, pocket-sized perfume fits in your pocket—and 100% of proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Sooth irritated skin on contact with this lovely, sleekly packaged, best-selling serum. $10 will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Fund.

Thanks to milk proteins and tangerine nectar, this gentle, creamy formula will leave your skin and hair ultra soft and lightly scented. 100% of net proceeds support the entertainment industry foundation’s women’s cancer research fund.

The breast cancer survivor and beauty entrepreneur is known for creating quality makeup brushes on a budget. This year’s pink-trimmed black brushes come in a matching zippered case. 15% of proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

No one likes a ponytail dent! These four hair ties come in an assortment of pink colors, textures, and patterns and $1 from each set goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

This limited edition set of pretty, petite glosses ranges from sheer to pigmented to ultra shimmery in a variety of ultra-wearable pinks. Thanks to the addition of vitamin E they’re incredibly nourishing and not sticky. $12 from every set will be donated to Breast Cancer Research Foundation. (Disclaimer: Bobbi Brown is the EIC of Yahoo Beauty.)

Essie’s produced three polishes for the month: Pinking About You, a pale pink confetti topcoat, I Pink I Can, the perfect neutral shade for a mani/pedi, or Pink Happy, a vivacious shade the color of pink tulips.

One of the most luxurious hand creams ever made is dressed in pink with $10 from each tube going directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

This shimmering gloss smells like vanilla. $5 from each gloss goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

This top-selling moisturizer may already be a product staple. Pick up this version, adorned with a BCA keychain and 10 bucks go to the Breast Cancer Research Fund.

This citrusy aromatherapy bubble bath comes with a bubble wand, so it’s great for kids. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the California Breast Cancer Research Program.

This wet-look lipgloss flatters most skin tones. $5 from every tube sold in October will benefit Cosmetic Executive Women’s Cancer and Careers organization, a non-profit that supports working people with cancer.

Aside from looking pretty, the Lucite handles of this toothbrush can stand upright for hygienic drying. During the month of October, 75% of sales will be donated to SHARE Breast Cancer Charity to support women with breast and ovarian cancer.

This lotion is made with organic lavender and ylang ylang for a comforting scent. Aveda hopes to join hands (get it?) in the battle against breast cancer by donating $4 from each tube—a projected $305,000—to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

This set of eight beautiful soaps have the brand’s signature grapefruit and cucumber scent. 50% of proceeds go to Look Good Feel Better, a group dedicated to improving the self-esteem and quality of life of people undergoing cancer treatments.

This set of eight beautiful soaps have the brand’s signature grapefruit and cucumber scent. 50% of proceeds go to Look Good Feel Better, a group dedicated to improving the self-esteem and quality of life of people undergoing cancer treatments.

No one can escape the flurry of all pink everything come October. Frankly, we should be aware of breast cancer year round, but if it’s mountains of pink products that raise millions of dollars to help find a cure, we’re all for decking out our vanities in the girly-girl color. No one gets behind the cause quite like beauty; nearly every brand participates in the cause via new products, special packaging, or limited edition formulas. Click through for a list of who’s donating the big bucks. And hey, if you really hate pink, you can (and should) donate directly.

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Products for Good

This set of eight beautiful soaps have the brand’s signature grapefruit and cucumber scent. 50% of proceeds go to Look Good Feel Better, a group dedicated to improving the self-esteem and quality of life of people undergoing cancer treatments.