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Do It For The Cause: Products That Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness & Research

Monday Oct 1, 2007 – By Clutch

A healthy glow starts from the inside. When you feel good, you look good—and nothing feels better then using your dollars to support products that benefit Breast Cancer Awareness. This month we at Clutch want to highlight a few products that are going above and beyond in their support of Breast Cancer Awareness and Research. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Blushing Pink fusion Soft Lights and Brush Set from Smashbox Cosmetics ($59, sephora.com)

What it is: This set includes a new Fusion Soft Lights with five shimmering shades of ultra-flattering pink face and body powders. Designed to illuminate the skin and give it a natural-looking rosy hue, the powder comes packaged in an exclusive branded compact that feature the pink ribbon of hope. And a limited edition version of the essential Face & Body Brush #1, designed with a shiny pink handle!

pbbw1-2501274v194.jpgHow it Helps: A portion of proceeds from the sales of the set will go directly to the National Breast Cancer Coalition fund, a grassroots advocacy group dedicated to finding a cure for Breast Cancer— www.natlbcc.org

Signature Collection Sweet Pea Products ($9.50–18.50, bathandbodyworks.com)

What it is: The Sweet Pea fragrance is an unforgettable blend of Sweet Pea, Watery Pear, Logan Berry, and Rhubarb top notes; Cyclamen, Freesia, and Raspberry mid notes; and Musk base notes. Products in the collection range from Shower Gel to Eau de Toilette.

How it Helps: A portion of proceeds from the sale of will be donated to the American Breast Cancer Foundation (ABCF). ABCF is an organization whose mission is to provide a fighting chance to every life threatened by breast cancer through screening assistance programs, research and support for breast cancer patients, and their families— www.abcf.org.

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Prescriptives LIMITED EDITION Pink Ahead Colorscope Eye Color ($17.50, prescriptives.com)

What it is: This highly pigmented pink color goes on effortlessly with no creasing up to eight hours. It soothes and conditions kin and is dermatologist tested.

How it Helps: During the month of October, by purchasing a product form this collection you are helping Prescriptives donate $40,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation to fund innovative clinical and genetic research in North America— www.bcrfcure.org.

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Tweezer ($28, Anastasia.net)

What it is: Tweezers made of quality steel and a custom slanted tip making hair removal a breeze.

How it Helps: Net proceeds benefit the Women’s Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF). EIF’s WCRF is committed to saving lives by raising funds and awareness for millions of women and their families at risk for or affected by cancer— www.eifoundation.org/wcrf.

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Crabtree & Evelyn Cotton Bamboo Bath Wrap ($48, crabtree-evelyn.com)

What it is: 100% Cotton Bamboo Bath Wrap is chic and practical way to wrap up after a bath.

How it Helps: From October 1st through October 31st, ten percent of the net proceeds from the sale of these wraps bill be donated to the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. This foundation has pledged more than 10 million to breast cancer research at the Indiana University Cancer Center— www.verabradley.org.

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1.Breast Cancer Awareness Lip Gloss Trio, $N/A Stila 2. GoSMILE AM Morning Rush Toothpaste—Limited Edition for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, $6, GOSmile 3. Tweezerman Breast Cancer Awareness Slant Tweezer in Colors, $20, Tweezerman 4. e.l.f. cosmetics Color Therapy Kit, $10, e.l.f. Cosmetics

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2 Comments – Add Yours

  1. tremaine tremaine says:

    These are great products judging from their looks and descriptions, but the fact that the proceeds benefit a very important cause, makes them even better.

  2. Product Girl Product Girl says:

    This is a great feature. I will definitely try to pick some of these items up.

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