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Donna Karan Limited-Edition Pink Ribbon Cashmere Mist Eau de Parfum Spray

Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Eau de Parfum Spray gets dressed up with a pink ribbon in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

Cashmere Mist has long been one of my very favorite fragrances; I've worn it since it launched years ago.  Cashmere Mist is soft and sensual; a sheer floral, it combines the essences of Moroccan Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Bergamot, against a warm background of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.  It's lovely.

Donna Karan Cosmetics will make a donation of $15,000 in connection with the sales of the Limited-Edition Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Eau de Parfum Spray to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Donna Karan Limited-Edition Cashmere Mist Eau de Parfum Spray retails at $90 for a 3.4 oz. bottle and is available at Bloomingdales, Macy's and Donna Karan Collection Boutiques in the USA. 

Altru Appreciation Collection Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

The Altru Appreciation Collection honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month by donating 20% of the proceeds from sales to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. 

The Altru Appreciation Collection is a beautiful line that includes a Soy Blend Wax Candle, Aromatic Incense and Interior Fragrance Oil.  The presentation is exceptional; beautiful packaging inspired by the rich textiles of Persia. The exotic fragrance is infused with Tahitian tiare, daffodil buds and petals of white freesia.

The Altru Appreciation Collection is available at Neiman Marcus and www.altrubygamillah.com.

Q & A with Evelyn Lauder, Founder, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Evelyn Lauder, Senior Corporate Vice President of The Estee Lauder Companies and Founder and Chairman, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, understands first hand the importance of the month of October and a simple pink ribbon.  She co-created the Pink Ribbon with SELF Magazine in 1992 as a symbol of breast health and launched The Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.  An incredible legacy.  Evelyn Lauder recently answered questions regarding the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign:

What are some of your plans for the 2009 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign?

EL:  Our 2009 theme is:  World Pink. World Without Breast Cancer. Wear a Pink Ribbon. Make a Difference.  Because we believe that reaching out to every possible person is pivotal now more than ever, we can not do this alone.  If we combine our voices, more lives can be saved and a cure can be found in the near future.  This October, over 70 countries will participate in The Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. 

In addition, 15 of the Estee Lauder Companies' brands will offer pink beauty products for sale in support of their contribution to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).  These brands, along with other Estee Lauder Companie's brands, will also display information at their counters, and distribute Pink Ribbons and informational materials regarding breast health.  By the end of 2009, over 85 million Pink Ribbons will have been distributed and The Estee Lauder Companes' will have raised more than $40 million for BCRF.

Jo Malone Red Roses Cologne for Breast Cancer Awareness

 

One of my favorite fragrance lines is Jo Malone.  Known for it's high quality and the art of fragrance combining, the Jo Malone line features many, many gorgeous scents. One of the most exquisite fragrances is Jo Malone Red Roses Cologne and Bath Oil, which are blended from seven different types of roses from around the world.  If you close your eyes, you'd think you had a gorgeous bouquet of roses in front of you.

As part of it's committment to breast cancer awareness, Jo Malone will donate $15,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in connection with the North American sales of Red Roses Cologne and Bath Oil.  These products are available at Jo Malone shops, Bergdorf Goodman, select Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue stores and at www.jomalone.com.

Elemis Essential Beauty Secrets Kit for Breast Cancer Awareness

To coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Elemis will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sales of their new ‘Essential Beauty Secrets’ kit to Breast Cancer Care, an organization that provides information and support, and campaigns for improved standards of care.

Presented in a bright fuchsia pink cosmetic bag, the Essential Beauty Secrets collection contains four award-winning Elemis products:

• Pro-Collagen Lifting Treatment Neck and Bust 'boob tube'
• Pro-Collagen Marine Cream 30ml
• Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream 30ml
• Papaya Enzyme Peel 15ml. 

The kit also contains a 5 Step Breast Check guide to make sure you regularly monitor yourself for any abnormal changes.

The Elemis Essential Beauty Secrets kit retails at $95 ($222.00 value, savings of $127.00) and available at Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman and www.TimetoSpa.com.

Aveda Pink Ribbon Hand Relief Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

Aveda Pink Ribbon Hand Relief is one Breast Cancer Awareness product I always look forward to getting. Not only is Hand Relief one of my favorite hand creams; I often give it as a gift.  It's thick, emollient cream and wonderful herbal fragrance is soothing and nourishing for dry hands.

During the month of October, Aveda donates $4 from the sale of each special edition Pink Ribbon Hand Relief product to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder and is dedicated to funding clinical and genetic research on breast cancer at medical institutions across the globe.

The Aveda Pink Ribbon Hand Relief retails at $21.00 for a value-sized 5.0 ounce tube.  You can purchase the Aveda Pink Ribbon Hand Relief at Aveda salons or at www.aveda.com.

Essie Introduces Yes We Can, Pink! Nail Polish for BCA

Essie Cosmetics has created Yes We Can, Pink!, a new nail color, for which a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women affected by the disease.

“There’s no better way to empower women than to make them feel beautiful,” says Essie Weingarten, founder and president, Essie Cosmetics. “Yes We Can, Pink! is inspired by the soft, pale pink color associated with breast cancer awareness and will help to remind those wearing it that there is hope.”

philosophy supports breast cancer awareness with shower for the cure

shower for the cure is philosophy's pink ribbon shower gel that raises awareness and funds for the Women's Cancer Research Fund.  This creamy all-in-one formula that can be used as a shampoo, shower gel or bubble bath. shower for the cure contains a touch of milk proteins and fruit essences to provide a delightful experience for your senses.

shower for the cure represents the spirit of every woman and 100% of philosophy's net proceeds from the sale of shower for the cure will be donated to the Women's Cancer Research Fund.

philosophy shower for the cure has a suggested retail of $20 and is available at www.philosophy.com.

Purple Lab Introduces SWAC: Sealed With A Cure Lip Gloss

Double Duty Beauty Brand Purple Lab has partnered with the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation to launch SWAC - “SEALED WITH A CURE,” a feel good lip gloss equipped with ingredients that boost beauty, health and confidence.

Purple Lab Creatrix Karen Robinovitz shares the inspiration for SWAC.  "I think it's important to feel pretty inside and out, especially when you're battling cancer of any kind.  Breast cancer is a disease that attacks part of what makes us women - so to go through it with the perfect pout is just another way to stand up to it and not let it defeat you."  Karen talks more about this project on a video located on her blog.

SWAC has been delivered to help increase awareness and funds for Triple Negative Breast Cancer research. A portion (20%) of the proceeds will go to the foundation. You can get more information about the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation at www.tnbcfoundation.org.

Purple Lab's SWAC Lip Gloss retails at $18.50 and is available at www.b-glowing.com.

Darphin BCA Arovita C Energic Firming Cream and Decollete Treatment

 

Darphin supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Arovita C Energic Firming Cream and Energic Firming Decollete Treatment.  

The Darphin Arovita C Energic Firming Cream helps to moisturize and renew radiance while restoring skins' natural resiliancy.  If you're starting to notice loss of firmness and sagging of your face and/or neck, this is a great cream to try.  The Darphin Energic Firming Decollete Treatment is a high performance treatment that incorporates cleansing and massage techniques to trap impurities, detoxify, promote cellular renewal and nourish the delicate decollete skin.

Darphin will donate $20.00 from each sale of Arovita C Energic Firming Cream during the month of October to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  The suggested retail price of Darphin Arovita C Energic Firming Cream is $80.00.  It's available at select spas, Bergdorf Goodman, all Space NK and bluemercury locations and at www.darphin.com. 

The Energic Firming Decollete Treatment retails at $25.00 (available at select spas), of which Darphin will donate $5.00 from each treatment sale to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.