Gorgeous buys for a great cause
Katie Wright unveils her pick of this year’s Breast cancer awareness month products
FOLLOWING the recent death of Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding at the age of 39, Breast Cancer Awareness Month feels more relevant than ever.
Taking place in October, the annual campaign aims to raise awareness of the disease, which is the most common cancer in women in the UK. According to Breast Cancer Now, every year, around 55,000 women and 370 men are diagnosed, with 80% of cases occurring for women aged 50 and over.
Early detection means treatments are more effective, which is why Coppafeel! encourages women and men to check their breasts and pecs regularly from a young age. The charity offers a text service that will message you once a month with a friendly reminder to check for any lumps or changes in your chest - and see your doctor if you notice anything unusual.
As well as promoting awareness, Breast Cancer Awareness Month also aims to raise funds to support cancer charities.
Throughout October, when you buy special beauty products, a donation will go to a good cause, meaning now’s the perfect time to stock up on essentials or treat yourself to a little something...
1.John
Frieda violet Crush for Blondes intensive shampoo tickled Pink limited edition, £6, asda
Brighten brassy locks with this purple pigmented shampoo, which neutralises yellow tones in blonde and grey hair. For every bottle sold, a 50p donation will be made to Asda’s Tickled Pink campaign, which supports Breast Cancer Now and Coppafeel!
2.the natural Deodorant Co Clean Deodorant Balm Palmarosa + Mandarin, £12.50 The Natural Deodorant Co’s vegan, scented balms are made with all natural ingredients and are free from aluminium, parabens, alcohol and synthetic fragrances.
For every Palmarosa and Mandarin balm sold in October, 10% of profits will go to Coppafeel!
3.skinny tan strawberries & Cream Coppafeel! Bundle, £22.99 Skinny Tan (named for its slender ingredients list) launches a limited edition set worth £39.97, featuring Strawberries & Cream Whipped Gradual Tanner, along with an applicator mitt and brush to
ensure a perfectly blended, streak-free glow, with £1 from every sale donated to Coppafeel!
4.elemis
limited edition skin Bliss Capsules supersize, £99 Filled with antioxidant-rich oils, these potent day and night capsules are formulated to hydrate and nourish skin. Elemis has committed to donating a minimum of £33,000 to Breast Cancer Now, with £10 from each pot of capsules going to the cause.
5.trinny
london lip luxe in eugenie, £22
Friday October 22 is Wear It Pink Day, when we’re encouraged to don a rosy garment and donate to charity. All month, Trinny London will be donating 10% from sales of a range of lip, cheek and eye products to Breast Cancer Now, so you can complement your outfit with pretty pink makeup.
6.Cath
kidston Heart spot Classic Make Up Case, £14 How cute is this pink polka dot pouch and mini mirror from Cath Kidston? It’s part of the ‘Heart Spot’ range, from which 10% of sales will be donated to Breast Cancer Now.