Support various breast cancer awareness organizations by purchasing pink products. From beauty products to jewelry, various companies will make a commitment to donate dollars or a percentage of sales to organizations such as Bright Pink, Susan G. Komen and Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Charming bangle: Alex and Ani's spiral sun bangle represents radiant life evolution and is meant to be a reminder to go with the flow and trust the path that you're taking. A full 20 percent of each bangle purchase will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. $38. Alex and Ani, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-817-8089. alexandani.com.
Credit: Seattle Chocolates
Credit: Seattle Chocolates
Dark chocolate: Sweet treat. The Seattle Chocolates Extreme Dark Truffle Bar is gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, certified kosher dairy and made with Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa. The company donates 100 percent of the profits from this candy bar to the Fred Hutchinson Research Center, which is dedicated to the elimination of breast cancer and related diseases. $3.50. www.seattlechocolates.com.
Fragrance for her: Celebrate all things sweet, gentle and fragrant with Ralph Lauren's Tender Romance eau de parfum. This product is part of the Pink Pony Fund of the Polo Ralph Lauren Foundation's cancer initiative, and throughout October, the company will donate 100 percent of proceeds from the sale of this item. 100mL, $96.00. Available at Macy's and Ralph Lauren stores nationwide as well as RalphLauren.com.
Credit: Ever Smooth Balm
Credit: Ever Smooth Balm
Beauty balm: Get glowing. EVER Skincare's Smooth All Over Beauty Balm can be used on lips, cuticles and dry patches of skin thanks to a mix of shea butter, coconut oil and vitamin E. In addition to the benefits for you, throughout October, net proceeds will be donated to Bright Pink, an organization that focuses on prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women. $26. everskin.com.
Pink pearl: David Yurman is offering the Châtelaine bracelet with a pink pearl, and 20 percent of the purchase price will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation throughout October. $325. Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-812-9225. davidyurman.com.
Sweet scent: Your home can bloom with a bevy of pleasant flavors. For every purchase of Avon's Breast Cancer Crusade Sweet Cherry Blossom Candle, $2 will be donated to the Avon Foundation for Women to support Avon Breast Cancer Crusade programs across the United States. $10. avon.com.
Hair care: Throughout October, Drybar is offering a limited edition pink travel-sized Detox dry shampoo. For each shampoo sold, the company will donate $1 to City of Hope in support of breast cancer research. $13. Available at Drybar and Sephora, in-store and online. thedrybar.com.
Accessorize it: Warm up with bright pink stripe cashmere socks and cashmere travel wraps from White + Warren, which will donate 20 percent of net proceeds to Susan G. Komen Greater New York City now thru Oct. 31. Socks, $50; travel wrap, $298. whiteandwarren.com.
Watch it: 1face.com is offering 50 percent off its pink watches fittingly called Breast Cancer throughout October. Philanthropic efforts are cumulative, so the purchase of 4 to 9 watches will provide a range of preventive and cancer care services. 1face.com.
Rosy smell: Visit Perfumania for Kenneth Cole's KC Reaction for Her eau de parfum spray. For each purchase throughout October, Perfumania will donate $1 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 3.4 fl. oz, $48. North Georgia Premium Outlets, 800 GA-400, Dawsonville. 706-216-4985. perfumania.com.
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