We love the color pink, and this month it stands for breast cancer awareness. Pink products raise millions of dollars for breast cancer charities and remind women the importance of early detection.
When you purchase any of these fabulous items, a portion of the proceeds goes to breast cancer research.
Beauty
Prescriptives Limited Edition Colorscope Eye Color in Pink Ahead, $17.50
Give your lids a rosy hue with this cheery shadow, and $40,000 of sales goes to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Eau de Toilette in Sweet Pea, $18.50
Smell sweet and feel good that up to $25,000 of sales goes to the American Breast Cancer Foundation.
Bobbi Brown Pink Ribbon Collection Lip Set, $30
This duo of lip color includes Pink Flower Shimmer Lip Gloss and Sandwash Pink Lip Color -- $35,000 goes to BCRF.
Philosophy Shower for the Cure, $20
These charitable suds do triple duty as shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath, and 100 percent of the proceeds are headed to the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund.
Balmshell 1 in 8 Sheer Classic Lip Gloss, $22
The flattering soft baby pink color comes in a cute cartoon dispenser, and $1 from each sale goes to BCRF.
Aveda Pink Ribbon Hand Relief, $20
Give charity to chapped hands and the BCRF -- it gets $4 from every purchase.
Shiseido Bare Pink Hydro Powder Eye Shadow, $23
For every compact sold, the company will donate $5 to Cancer and Careers, which helps provide resources and support for women living and working with cancer.
Smashbox Breast Cancer Awareness Set, $59
Apply like a pro with this pink Fusion Soft Lights powder and makeup artist-essential Face and Body Brush; a portion of proceeds will go to the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund.
Tarte Inside out Vitamin Lipstick, $22
Paint your pucker in the special shade called Sweet Dreams, and a portion of the proceeds goes to the Young Survival Coalition.
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, $35
The classic lotion comes with a limited edition pink ribbon charm, and $10 from each purchase goes to BCRF.
Michael Kors Island Breast Cancer Research Cosmetics Bag, $38
Carry all of your new beauty goodies in this designer pouch, and 5 percent of proceeds will be donated to BCRF.
Clothes and Accessories
Ford Fleece Zip-up Hoodie, $35
This American car giant wants to keep you warm in this rock-and-roll sweatshirt, with 100 percent of net proceeds going to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
New Balance Lace up for the Cure Collection, prices vary
Exercise helps lower breast cancer risk; buying workout gear from New Balance will help the company donate $1 million to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Juicy Couture Key to the Cure T-shirt, $35
This long-sleeve top shouts out your support with the words “Viva la Cure.” All proceeds benefit the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund. Shop Saks (in person or on the Web) from October 18 to 21, and 2 percent of sales goes to the charity too.
Red Envelope Think Pink Bamboo Terry Robe, $68-78
When you cuddle up at night in this plush robe, 10 percent of proceeds heads to the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund.
Privo Ribbon 2 Flip-flops, $46
Pad around the house while the textured insole massages your feet. If you think that feels good, you’ll love that $2 from each pair sold will be donated to BCRF.
Tumi Chatham Tote, $395
This pink canvas tote with tan leather accents is reversible and will show your support for BCRF, which gets 20 percent from sales.
Karen Neuburger Pink Ribbon Polka Dot Pajamas, $74
BCRF will get $75,000 minimum from sales of this cute bedtime set.
Splendid Special Edition Breast Cancer PINK Camouflage Tank, $42
Twenty-five percent of the proceeds from the sale of this ribbed camo tank go to BCRF.
Ralph Lauren Pink Pony Polo Match Shirt, $125
A polo shirt is a staple of a good wardrobe, and if you choose this one, all proceeds are distributed via Pink Pony (a worldwide philanthropic effort) to places such as the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and Breast Cancer Research Foundation in New York City.
The Sak Sevilla Bag, $59
One can never have enough purses, so add this one to your collection; 20 percent of the retail price goes to BCRF.
Cherry Tee T-shirt, prices vary
Ten percent of the purchase of all cotton tees with the cute company logo -- short-sleeve and tank, $35; long-sleeve, $40; onesie, $25 -- will benefit the Young Survival Coalition.
Figleaves Lingerie, prices vary
A bevy of pink bras, panties, and assorted sexy underpinnings are for sale from top designers, and up to 30 percent of sales will go to Living Beyond Breast Cancer.
Tory Burch, prices vary
Ten percent of all online sales and in-store purchases of regularly priced items from this hot designer will go to BCRF. We love the Kitty Wedge shoes for $250.
Food
M&Ms Special Pink Blend Chocolate Candies, prices vary
Pick up a pack of regular or dark chocolate M&Ms with pretty pink coating, and 10 percent of sales goes to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
General Mills Cereal, prices vary
When you buy a box marked “Pink for the Cure,” including cereals like Cheerios, Total Raisin Bran, and Total Honey Nut Clusters, you’re helping Susan G. Komen for the Cure receive $2 million.
Eleni’s Cookies, $75
Choose from three tasty tins of sugar cookies in fun shapes, and half of the proceeds go to BCRF. Sweet!
Bella’s Confections Chocolates, $13
Chocolate always tastes good, but it gets better when $2 of every purchase of a pink tin of the classic collection goes to raising breast cancer awareness.
Northland 100% Juice Cranberry Blends, prices vary
Cranberries are good for your body and your spirit during the Drink to Pink campaign. BCRF gets 25 cents for each bottle purchased and up to $50,000 total.
B.sweets Chocolate Rx Assortment, $25
This sampler of milk chocolate-covered treats is the prescription for brightening any mood and for helping send 20 percent of all online proceeds to BCRF.
Yoplait Yogurt, prices vary
Snack on yogurts with pink lids, send those tops back to the company, and the company will donate 10 cents for each lid to Susan G. Komen for the Cure (up to $1.5 million).
Carousel Cakes Cakes for a Cure, $40
Buy these tempting baked goods -- the Pink Velvet Layer Cake and Pink Ribbon Cheesecake -- and $3 from each sale goes to BCRF.
Hershey’s Special Edition Pink Products, prices vary
There’s nothing better than some classic Kisses or a squeeze of chocolate syrup in your milk, except when it helps send $300,000 to the Young Survival Collation.
Jewelry
Bailey Banks & Biddle Laura Gibson Bracelet, $125
Add some charitable bling to your wrist with freshwater cultured pearls, rose quartz, pink tourmaline, white crystal, and a pink breast cancer charm; $25 from each purchase goes to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Be Inspired Earrings by White House Black Market, $28
When you buy these delicate drop hoops with rose-colored stones, all proceeds go to Living Beyond Breast Cancer.
Baccarat Pink Scarabe Necklace, $300
Forty dollars from the sale of each of these pink stone pendants on sterling silver chains goes to BCRF.
Carolee Words to Live by Bangles, $100
These sterling silver bangles feature inspirational celebrity quotes (check out what Beyonce has to say), and all proceeds go to BCRF.
Coach Bridle Classic Watch, $298
It’s time to support breast cancer: $100 from each sale of this timepiece with Swarovski crystal markers goes to BCRF.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Charm Bracelet, $88
Everyone wants a piece of Marc, and when you buy this slice, half of the sale prices will be donated to Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization.
Angela Moore Cancer Awareness Bracelet, $50
Beads in a rainbow of colors highlight the pink ribbon that shows your support and sends 15 percent of sales to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Red Envelope Pink Pearl Illusion Necklace, $50
Rose-colored pearls look delicate and sophisticated on your neck, but the 10 percent of proceeds for the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund is just as beautiful.
Payless Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet, $2
Pick up this simple statement, and 100 percent of the net profits go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure -- plus you get a $5 coupon for future purchases.
Be in the Pink Liz Bracelet, $198
Designed by a breast cancer survivor, this cultured pearl and Swarovski crystal piece will add sparkle to your day and send 20 percent of the proceeds to BCRF.
Electronics
Cuisinart Pink Collection Mini Prep Plus Food Processor, $50
Dinner will taste better when you know that 3 percent of each sale is donated to BCRF.
KitchenAid Cook for the Cure Artisan Stand Mixer, $300
You don’t even have to like baking to want this retro pink mixer; you just need to help KitchenAid donate a minimum of $1 million to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Sanyo Katana II Cell Phone, $70
Ring, ring! Who’s there? It’s 10 percent of every slim pink phone sold (with Qwest Wireless sales) that goes to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Sony 4 GB Walkman Video MP3 Player, $150
Listen up! BCRF gets $10 from each sale of this music maker.
Belkin International iPod Case, prices vary
Sheath your iPod in pink, and it’s music to BCRF’s ears: It gets 10 percent of the retail price.
Sony Viao CR Series Notebook, $1,370
Technology gets charitable with this sleek pink laptop: $75 from each sale goes to BCRF.
Dirt Devil Broom Vac, $50
Cleaning feels better with a pink accessory, especially when 10 percent of the retail price -- with $100,000 guaranteed -- goes to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Sony Portable DVD Player, $190
When you just have to watch Dirty Dancing on demand, this pink DVD player makes it happen and sends $10 a piece to BCRF.
Dyson DC07FS Pink Bagless Upright HEPA Vacuum Cleaner, $400
Here’s the dirt: Together with Target, the company is giving $40 from each sale and up to $1 million to BCRF.
Rowenta Pink DZ5055 Focus Iron, $80
We’re impressed that all proceeds from the sale of this hard-working iron go to BCRF.
by The Nest Editors
6/24/08
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