This years marks the 5th anniversary of Ouidad's charity, Curls for a Cure. Because breast cancer is a 24/7 disease - not just in Octobe - Ouidad matches dollar-for-dollar any donations made to Curls for a Cure ALL YEAR ROUND. To learn more, visit http://www.ouidad.com/bcrf/curls-for-a-cure.asp.
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Gowns designed by FIDM students for the Torrid House of Dreams Fashion Event are being auctioned off to benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The gowns were modeled by the seven Torrid Model Search winners as well as the MC for the event, Whitney Thompson.
The gowns are available by auction on Torrid.com and all of the proceeds go to the NBCF.
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CURLS is proud to help the fight against breast cancer by introducing an exclusive breast cancer awareness package for October 2009. 20% of sales for the month will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The package contains two of CURLS' best-selling "cocktail" inspired products in a special pink CURLS bag ($34) to show support for the cause. You can purchase the package at www.curls.biz.
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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Three Custom Color Specialists introduces Be Bright Pink Lip Gloss, an exclusive shade created to support Bright Pink (www.bebrightpink.org), a national non-profit organization that provides education and support to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. 20% of sales generated by the purchase of Be Bright Pink Lip Gloss will be donated to support Bright Pink's mission to help women proactively take control of their health via education, support and community development for those at risk.
Be Bright Pink Lip Gloss is a sheer carnation pink with a silver satin finish, designed to flatter all skin tones.
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Aveda is raising funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) by selling a limited edition, 150 ml/5 oz tube of Hand Relief. During the month of October, Aveda will donate $4 from the sale of each Breast Cancer Awareness Hand Relief to the BCRF to help advance the understanding of environmental links to breast cancer.
You can purchase this special tube of Hand Relief at Aveda.com, Aveda stores, spas and Institutes.
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, ULTA is raising money for a cure and to bring awareness to the disease.
During the month of October, every ULTA location will fill their windows with stories of breast cancer survivors. Lyn Kirby, President and CEO of ULTA invites anyone who has been affected personally by breast cancer to share their story and it will wind up in one of their store windows. The "Windows of Love" letters received from around the country are expected to stretch six miles long.
Additionally, throughout October, donations will be accepted at every ULTA store (338 nationwide) to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. ULTA will guarantee a minimum donation of $40,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Customers who donate:
$1 can register for a chance to win a beauty bag of pink products; one winner per store will be chosen by random drawing after October 31st.
$10 ore more will receive a pink "love" hat or scarf (pictured above)
This October, La Mer will make a donation of $30,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in connection with the North American sales of Créme de la Mer. A special pink box has been created for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Créme de la mer is available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and select specialty stores. It is also available at www.lamer.com.
It is quite expensive at $130 for 1 oz., $230 for 2 ozs., and $1390 for 16.5 ozs., but, if you have the moolah, now's the time to buy, as your funds will go toward a great cause. So, at least for the month of October, Créme de la Mer is Totally Splurge-worthy!!!
Shiseido Cosmetics America is partnering with Cancer and Careers, the philanthropic arm of Cosmetics Executive Women (CEW), for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In support of this initiative, Shiseido will donate $5 for every unit of Shiseido Makeup Luminizing Satin Eye Color in Peony (PK305), sold throughout the month of October to Cancer and Careers, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting working women living with cancer.
Launching this month, Luminizing Satin Eye Color in Peony retails for $25 and is available online at and at select Dillard's locations.
Curel Itch Defense Skin Balancing Moisture Lotion is designed to rebalance and restore skin to its natural moisture levels. It has even shown signs of being helpful for those who suffer from eczema. As my daughter has eczema, I'm looking forward to being able to try it on her.
To celebrate the launch of Itch Defense, Curel is offering Life of A Ladybug readers a free bottle! So, the first five readers who follow me on Twitter (new followers!) will get a free bottle of Curel Itch Defense. You can find me at @lifeofaladybug.
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Shape has announced their sixth annual "Beauty Award" winners. Each winning product is "good for you". Nearly 5000 readers, beauty pros and Shape editors cast their votes on their favorite beauty products.
Check out the full list after the cut!
