Bits eauty PRETTY IN PINK
October will see the return of Breast Cancer Awareness month, when beauty products get a pretty pink makeover and a percentage of sales are donated to breast cancer charities.
Founded in 1985, the initiative has gone from strength to strength, raising more than £50 million so far.
This year, there’s another fantastic line-up of pampering goodies, from £1 bathing bargains to luxurious designer collaborations.
Here’s our pick of the pink treats...
Palmolive Gourmet Strawberry Touch Body Butter Shower Cream, £1.50, Asda
Pick up a bottle of this shower cream in Asda and 10p will be donated to Tickled Pink, the supermarket’s breast cancer charity initiative.
Philip Kingsley No Scent No Colour Shampoo, £19
For every full-size shampoo or conditioner sold, 50p will go to cancer charity Look Good Feel Better, and 25p from mini bottles – and that’s all year round, not just October.
Vintage Rose Rabbit And Cabbages Make-up Bag, £22, Breast Cancer Care
All the profits from this cute cabbage and bunny cosmetics pouch will go to Breast Cancer Care.
Aveda Limited Edition Hand Relief Moisturizing Creme, £21
Aveda’s much-loved hand relief cream returns for 2018, with around £4 from each tube sold donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Bobbi Brown Pinks with Purpose Lip Colour Duo, £35
In two flattering colours – Sandwash Pink and Pink – with a semi-matte finish, you’ll get lots of wear out of these, and £5 from every sale goes to Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Elemis Pro-collagen Rose Cleansing Balm, £68
A long-time supporter of Breast Cancer Care, this year Elemis will be making a donation of £25,000 to the charity through sales of its balm, which is decorated with a designer print.
MZ Skin Hydrate & Nourish Age Defence Retinol Day Moisturizer SPF30, £95, Net-a-porter
Luxury skincare brand MZ Skin will be donating 5% of its total website sales to Breast Cancer Haven.
GHD Gold by Lulu Guinness, £139
Two icons have come together this year to say: “Kiss this, cancer”. GHD has teamed up with Lulu Guinness on a pink straightener featuring the signature lip print. For every Gold style sold, £10 will go to Breast Cancer Now.