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BellaSugar's Guide to Pink Ribbon Beauty Products

BellaSugar — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:00:20 -0700

For most companies, today is the final day that promotional products will be available for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I wish this kind of do-good-beauty donation would happen more often. I hope that you've found some really great pink ribbon products to buy and make your contribution to the cause. I also hope that you've learned a little something about some of the non-profit organizations dedicated to helping those with breast cancer, to finding a cure and to preventing the disease.

Just so that I can feel extra good about keeping you in the know about as many products as I can for BCA month, here's one pretty pink product from Smashbox I think you'll like. Blushing Pink Fusion Soft Lights ($59) is a limited-edition set normally valued at $82. It contains a light pink blush powder and a face and body blush brush with a pink handle.

Lastly, for a round-up of everything having to do with Breast Cancer Awareness Month on the Sugar Network, click here.

Think Pink: FHI Heat Technique Pink Edition

BellaSugar — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:00:03 -0700

October is almost over, and yet I have just a few more Breast Cancer Awareness products to feature. Today's is a bit of a splurge, but it's one that I think you'll like a lot. FHI Heat's Technique 1" Styling Iron ($105) is a ceramic iron that allows you to straighten, curl, and flip hair with just one device. Its plates are treated with tourmaline, helping the hair follicle lie smoother-which makes hair look sleeker and shinier than non-ionic heat irons do.

I won't try to pretend that $105 is cheap for a hair iron, but if you spend a lot of time on your hair, it may be worth investing in a tourmaline styling iron. To find out why I like the Technique, read more

It heats up quickly. Really quickly. I used to have a cheapy $10 hair iron from college, and in the mornings I'd plug it in, pour myself some cereal, and chow down while waiting for it to heat up. The Technique, in contrast, is ready to go in about 30 seconds.
You can adjust the temperature. I start at the lower settings, but you can customize the heat settings up to 410°.
I know it's just a little thing, but this cord easily swivels, so it never tangles. Don't get it twisted. Heh.
Finally, it does a great job of straightening, curling, and creating waves. I wind up using mine to get rid of random frizzies, too, and it always looks natural rather than "done." And yes, the ionic technology really does make your hair smoother and shinier-it's not just marketing BS.

FHI Heat is donating $1 from each sale to Pink-Link, an online support center for women affected by breast cancer. At first, I was surprised that only $1 of the retail price of $105 is being donated, but then I found out that the donations are going on for a full year. A lot of irons are sold over a year, so that's potentially a lot of dollars.

Think Pink: Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Lip Balm

BellaSugar — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:00:05 -0700

As I am sure you all know by now, Avon is a huge supporter of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In addition to offering a variety of "pink ribbon products" such as this Breast Cancer Lip Balm with SPF 15 ($1.50, with all profits donated to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade), the company sponsors several walks to raise money for breast cancer research and prevention.

If you are wondering what you can do to help on the last days of the month, this lip balm is an affordable way to make a contribution. Tell me, have you been buying any of these pink ribbon products?

Think Pink: Sephora Super Shimmer Lip Gloss in Forever Pink

BellaSugar — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:00:08 -0700

Sephora doesn't just stock beauty brands, it has its own well-priced line of cosmetics, too. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it's created Super Shimmer Lip Gloss in Forever Pink ($10). And boy does this lippie have some serious sparkle, shine and shimmer!

Although the shade looks bright in the tube, on your lips it's actually quite light. Also, since the formula is so sheer, this pink is universally flattering to all skin tones. The best part is that for every squeezy tube sold, $1 will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Want more "pink" treats? Check out a long list of Breast Cancer Awareness products, and don't forget to enter my contest for Creme de La Mer!

Think Pink: Sonia Kashuk Pouch of Pink Makeup Case & Brush Set

BellaSugar — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:00:24 -0700

Makeup artist and breast cancer survivor Sonia Kashuk has created a set of limited-edition pink products to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You can now purchase an adorable pink houndstooth Pouch of Pink ($5.99) makeup case, or a pink brush ($19.99, available in Target stores only) which contains a blush brush, a medium, small, and angled eye shadow brush, a nylon foundation brush, a brow groomer, a smudge brush and a hand mirror.

This is the ultimate traveling beauty companion. Did I mention that all of the handles on the brushes are pink, too? So cute! Through November 4th, 100% of all proceeds generated from these products will be donated toward the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This is one of the few 100% donations, so Sonia, snaps all around for you!

Think Pink: Essie Pink Is Powerful Nail Polish

BellaSugar — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:00:22 -0700

New from Essie Cosmetics is a special, limited-edition nail polish created in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The color, Pink Is Powerful ($7) is a pale, shimmery sheer pink intended to inspire hope. 10% of the profits from Pink Is Powerful will be donated to the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Women's Cancer Research Fund throughout the month of October. So go ahead, indulge and paint your nails this pretty pink and help support breast cancer patients, awareness and prevention.

Think Pink: Metallic Sephora Pocket Brush Set

BellaSugar — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:00:22 -0700

Sephora has created a special edition Pocket Makeup Brush Set in Metallic Pink ($15) in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This pretty in pink set contains five travel size cosmetic brushes; a powder brush, eyeshadow brush, lip brush, brow/liner brush, and a concealer brush that all have light pink handles and come neatly wrapped in a metallic bubble gum pink faux leather trifold.

The purse-sized pouch is great for work, travel, evening bag or any on-the-go touch ups. The nylon interior can be wiped down easily and the snap closure feature makes for super easy access.

$1 of each sale will be donated to the The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. According to a recent press release, Laura Kenney, Sephora Beauty Editor, said:

“Beauty is much more than what’s on the surface; it’s about inner strength, empowerment and courage. We are privileged to join in the fight against breast cancer.”

The innumerable donations from corporations to help fight breast cancer is truly inspiring. How many BCA products have you purchased so far this month?

Think Pink: Prescriptives Pink Ahead Collection

BellaSugar — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:00:14 -0700

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Prescriptives has created a collection called Pink Ahead. A cool $40,000 of profits from the sales of these products will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The Pink Ahead Collection is made up of a medium compact that holds a tri-pan of pink eye shadow, a cheek color, and two new Colorscope lipcolors: San Diego Sunset (soft pink with golden shimmer) or Juliette’s Kiss (a soft taupe pink shimmer). All products are sold separately, so you can choose what you like.

Think Pink: Lotions & Potions Boob Tube Lip Balm

BellaSugar — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:00:27 -0700

Whether you call them your girls, your twins, your knockers or something else, October is a good time to think about your breasts. Because it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we should all take a moment to check our ta-tas for lumps. (It really is an effective way to detect the disease.) All month, I've been finding "pink" products, and this one is a real hoot.

Lotions & Potions is a small company run by a woman in Chicago. It specializes in botanical, organic, handmade products such as this pink-tinted Boob Tube lip balm ($6). The vegan formula has jojoba oil and avocado oil to soften lips, plus it has a cheery pink grapefruit scent. Half of all sales will benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and there's free shipping if you spend more than $10. I haven't tried this lip balm, but judging on the concept alone, it seems like a winner.

Think Pink: Darphin Rose Aromatic Care

BellaSugar — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:00:22 -0700

Darphin Rose Aromatic Care ($75) is a nighttime facial serum that hydrates, soothes, softens and smooths unbalanced, dry, and tight skin. It is made from rose oil, hazelnut, primrose, sweet almond oil, Vitamins A, E, C and horsetail extract which also helps protect skin from free radical damage.

15% of the proceeds from all October sales will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, an organization that provides funding for clinical and genetic research as well as outreach and public awareness of breast cancer.

By creating this special and limited-edition pretty pink bottle and donating a portion of its profits, Darphin joins the fight against Breast Cancer. To use, simply apply five drops of the serum to your face and neck in the evening and rub it in with gentle circular motions. Follow with a moisturizer.