Beauty for the Cause- Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I fully believe in beauty for a good cause, and to me there is no better cause than Breast Cancer Awareness. Being that it is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many fabulous beauty brands are releasing limited edition items, the sales of which benefit ongoing Breast Cancer Research.

SWAC" Sealed With A Cure Lipgloss by Purple Labs

Double Duty Beauty Brand Purple Lab has partnered with the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation to launch SWAC “SEALED WITH A CURE,” a feel good lip gloss equipped with ingredients that boost beauty, health and confidence. SWAC has been delivered to help increase awareness and funds for Triple Negative Breast Cancer research. A portion of the proceeds will go to the foundation.

· Paraben-free
· Health boosting, immune system enhancing ingredients including Mangosteens & Echinacea
· Ultra-moisturizing, non-sticky formula
· Scented with uplifting Vanilla
· Real gold flecks
· Enriched with anti-aging peptides
· $18.50 at www.b-glowing.com

Altru Appreciation Collection

The Altru Appreciation Collection, presented in beautiful packaging inspired by the rich textiles of Persia, is a rich, exotic fragrance infused with Tahitian tiare, daffodil buds and petals of white freesia. Altru honors Breast Cancer Awareness month by donating 20% of proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for ANY Appreciation Soy Blend Wax Candle, Aromatic Incense or Interior Fragrance Oil sold during the month of October.

Price: Soy Blend Wax Candle ($48), Interior Fragrance Oil ($65), Aromatic Incense ($15), Available at Neiman Marcus and www.AltrubyGamillah.com

Darphin Arovita C Energic Firming Cream for BCA

This invigorating, vitamin-enriched Darphin facial cream helps firm skin and fortify its natural resiliency to visibly correct first loss of elasticity of the face and neck. Arovita C Energic Firming Cream moisturizes and renews radiance while helping safeguard the complexion against environmental aggressors. Key Ingredients Include: Artemia salina, Carrot Protein, Noni Extract, Vitamins C and E. Darphin will donate $20 from each sale of Arovita C Energic Firming Cream during the month of October to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Price: $80, Available at www.darphin.com

Elemis ‘Essential Beauty Secrets’ kit

To coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month Elemis will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sales of their NEW ‘Essential Beauty Secrets’ kit to Breast Cancer Care, an organization that provides information and support, and campaigns for improved standards of care. Presented in a stunning fuchsia pink cosmetic bag, the collection contains four award-winning Elemis products, including the Limited Edition Pro-Collagen Lifting Treatment Neck and Bust ‘boob tube’. This kit also contains a 5 Step Breast Check guide to make sure you regularly monitor yourself for any abnormal changes.

Price: $95 ($222.00 value, savings of $127.00), available starting October 2009 at Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman and www.TimetoSpa.com

Philosophy shower for the cure
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 philosophy's net proceeds from the sale of shower for the cure will be donated to the Women's Cancer Research Fund. the memorable scent and poem on the pink ribbon shower gel was inspired by the unforgettable charity event, one of hollywood's most beloved occasions which is held every spring and is chaired by Rita Wilson and Kate Capshaw.

Price: $20, Available on www.philosophy.com

To add your own line to philosophy’s iconic “unforgettable” poem found on the shower for the cure bottle please log onto www.showerforthecure.com beginning October 1st

philosophy she colors my day charity bubble bath
Philosophy's she colors my day pink charity bubble bath was created to honor all women while giving back to a very worthwhile cause. it is inspirational, playful and can be enjoyed by mothers and daughters alike. she colors my day pink generates high-foaming bubbles, lightly tints your bath pink and helps soothe and moisturize skin. we encourage you to take pleasure in the bright pink bubbles and delicious pink bubble gum scent as you soak in the tub. 100% of philosophy's net proceeds goes to the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Women's Cancer Research Fund to support the early detection of women's cancers. Price: $20, Available on www.philosophy.com

Please support the cause, and go Pink today!