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THINK PINK! 7 BCA LOVING BRANDS 2GET ON RADARS!

by on Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 with

THINK PINK! 7 SPIRITED BRANDS
FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 

Beauty isn’t only skin deep! It lives in your spirit to help others be healthy and look and feel our best 24/7. So as we welcome in Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I want to call out 7 beauty brands donating sales of lipgloss, shampoo and hand cream to help find a cure for Breast Cancer. It’s a win/win to shop pink throughout the month of October and pay it forward as often as you beauty budget allows. xoxo

“When tough time come, it is particularly important to offset them with 

much gentle softness. Be a pillow!”

~ Vera Nazarian 

Me KTLA Pink 
AS SEEN 10/1 ON THE KTLA MORNING NEWS
1. JANE IREDALE 
PRODUCT: Smell The Roses Hydration Spray
PRICE: $29
CHARITY/PERCENTAGE: 100% of profits from sale = Living Beyond Breast Cancer, in support of women affected by breast cancer. www.lbbc.org  
WHAT PRODUCT DOES: This moisturizing facial spritz, geared for all skin types infuses Rose Damascena Flower Water excellent as a skin tonic, cleanses, nourishes, detoxes, thightens skin, calms inflammation and reduces redness w/out disturbing the natural protective shield. The rose fragrance is de-stressing and promotes overall feeling of wellness. This little bottle packs quite a punch!

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2. QUIDAD

PRODUCT: PINK CURL EXTENSION

PRICE: $10

SHOP: www.quidad.com    www.curlmart.com & salons

CHARITY/PERCENTAGE: 100% of purchase goes to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation through it’s Curls For A Cure program that supports the organization in its fight to find a cure. www.bcrfcure.org  
Established in 2002 by the brand’s fearless founder and breast cancer survivor, Ouidad, Curls for a Cure® supports BCRF in its efforts to advance the world’s most promising research to eradicate breast cancer in our lifetime. Since the program’s inception, the brand has donated over $475,000 to BCF, matching customer donations 100%, dollar for dollar.*

WHAT PRODUCT DOES:  The Pink Curl Extension is a temporary, synthetic clip-in extension that complements curly, wavy and textured hair. It is easy to apply, effortlessly makes a fashion statement and more importantly, shows a visible sign of support.

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3. RAMY BEAUTY THERAPY

PRODUCT: HINT OF A CURE  FACE GLOSS
PRICE: $18.50

CHARITY/PERCENTAGE: 80% of profits from sale = Young Survival Coalition For Women With Breast Cancer www.youngsurvival.org Focus is women age 40 and under who are diagnosed with breast cancer. 
WHAT THE PRODUCT DOES: Ramy dedicates a product every year to BCA. He is a cancer survivor himself. This year he created “Hint Of A Cure” a multi purpose face gloss in a universal shade that can be applied to your cheeks, lips and eyes for an instant impact that’s user friendly and you don’t have to be a pro to figure out how to apply. Fingertips work perfect to blend color enriched w/Vitamin A & D for antioxidant benefits plus wheat germ oil and aloe vera to hydrate. 
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4. ICON HAIRCARE
PRODUCT : THE CURE COLLECTION 
PRICE: $95 (3 Products)
CHARITY/PERCENTAGE 20% Donation to www.stopcancer.org connected to major research centers such as UCLA and UCLA matches $1 to every ICON raises. This additional $1 helps w/utilities, paying researchers, materials, building expenses everything needed for research to find a cure!
WHAT THE PRODUCTS DO: Trio of products that address specific needs to every hair type. The brand’s creator Chiara HAS breast cancer and just went though a double mastectomy, chemo radiation and reconstructive surgery and reports she is healing and thankfully doing quite well.  
  • Chiara initially created Icon’s Cure as an All Purpose Leave In Conditioning Spray…a universal “fix it” product that detangles, smooths and conditions hair However, last year, she expanded the collection to include 2 new products…
  • Cure Recovery Shampoo with vitamin B5 and an amino acid called Prodew 500 which strengthens structure of hair while repairing surface damage and acting as a color protectant.
  • CureDouble Body Hair Serum infused with peptides that work as a true anti ager to your haisupports volume and improves the texture, health and quality of your hair. Apply before you blow dry your hair.
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5 MIO SKINCARE 

PRODUCT: BOOB TUBE

PRICE: $48 

CHARITY/PERCENTAGE: 20% of all sales in the month of October will be donated to Look Good Feel Better.  A group dedicated to improving the self-esteem and quality of life of people undergoing treatment for cancer. www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org
WHAT DOES THIS PRODUCT DO?
Boob Tube+ Is a multi action  bust firmer meant to lift, firm and reduce sun damage. Keeps delicate skin toned, bright and crinkle-free plus offers super sag protection. This is facial skin quality so it can safely be used on your face too. It takes 10 seconds, 1 pump from the chin to below boobs and done! PLUS they include a leaflet in the box with a great illustration and reminder of how to do a self breast exam. 
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6 BOBBI BROWN  

PRODUCT: Pretty Pink Ribbon Lip Gloss Collection
PRICE: $60
SHOP:  www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com & Bobbi Brown Makeup Counters Nationwide
CHARITY/PERCENTAGE: 25% sales or roughly $12 dollars BCRF Breast Cancer Research Foundation. www.bcrfcure.org 
WHAT THE PRODUCTS DO: 4 lip glosses rich in Vitamins C & E in varying pops of pink. Wear alone or over your favorite lip stickNew tapered applicator lets you apply like a pro!
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7. eos EVOLUTION OF SMOOTH 
PRODUCT: 
Limited Edition Strawberry Sorbet Smooth Stick Lip Balm + Pomegranate Raspberry Smooth Sphere Lip Balm & Berry Blossom Hand Lotion 
PRICE: $7.99
SHOP:  www.evolutionofsmooth.com www.drugstore.com Ulta Stores & Walgreens
CHARITY/PERCENTAGE:  
100% of ALL net profits go to the Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Treatment and research center in NYC. One of the oldest dedicated Cancer Hospitals. 
WHAT THE PRODUCTS DO:
  • Lip balms are 100% natural and USDA certified organic filled with moisturizing shea butter and jojoba oil
  • Hand Lotion is 96% natural and enriched with shea butter, aloe and oat extract. Derm Tested & Hypollergenic, berry/floral scent, paraben and gluten free. 
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