10 Products You Should Buy This Month to Support Breast Cancer Research
By Abby Ledoux September 21, 2018 Published in the October 2018 issue of Houstonia Magazine
Monogrammed Sun Hat, $48 at à bientôt
More than just a summer accessory, sun hats are a year-round necessity in these parts. This boutique, a River Oaks staple, brings its trademark monogramming to the tickle-me-pink version and sends 25 percent of sales to cancer research efforts at MD Anderson.
Pink Hope Iconic Lipstick Set, $5.99 at Avon
Avon was the first-ever national presenting sponsor for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events, so it’s only fitting that the brand bottled the cause’s famous pink-ribbon hue and, in this case, turned it into a matte lipstick and a nylon travel bag. Fifteen percent of sales will send up to $750,000 to Making Strides through the rest of the calendar year.
Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II, $98 at Estée Lauder
The world has Evelyn Lauder, daughter-in-law of beauty magnate Estée, to thank for that ubiquitous pink ribbon—she conceptualized the symbol for breast health in October 1992 in collaboration with SELF magazine. The company has only ramped up its support since then; today its 18 brands collectively represent the largest (and first) corporate supporter of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation; it will receive 20 percent of sales of this much-loved repair serum, which smooths and brightens skin while you sleep, through next June.
Stainless Steel Water Bottle, $34.95 at Elemental Bottles
Stay hydrated with this insulated bottle, which will keep your drink of choice cold for a full 24 hours (we won’t tell if it’s rosé—at a purely coincidental 750 mils, this vessel is the same size as a bottle of vino). Twenty percent of sales of the company’s bubblegum-pink bottles will go to Bright Pink through October.
BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter, $38 at Sephora
When Chrissy Teigen partners with a cosmetics brand, you know it’s good. Through November 30, the company will send $8 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for each sale of this iconic highlighting powder—in opal, BECCA’s most beloved shade.
F Cancer Hashtag Necklace, $62 at Isabelle Grace Jewelry
This delicate gold necklace is the perfect contrast to its bold nameplate inscription, which cuts straight to the point. Twenty percent of all sales from the jewelry line’s Breast Cancer Awareness Collection go to the American Cancer Society.
Silk Scarf, $79.50 at Talbots
Talbots tapped five internationally renowned women artists to make a scarf their canvas for the shop’s Art of the Scarf Collection. Each garment tells a story of female strength in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with 20 percent of net proceeds benefiting the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Luxe Scrub, $32 at Cheeky Physique
Nothing says “luxurious” like crushed pearls and pure cane sugar to exfoliate and soften skin, leaving it with a covetable all-day glow. Through October, 20 percent of sales of this limited-edition product will go to Bright Pink, which is dedicated to preventing breast and ovarian cancer in young women.
Deozein Natural Deodorant Spray, $16.95 at Source Vitál Apothecary
An aluminum-free blend of seaweed extract, mineral salts, and essential oils forms this local skincare company’s bestselling natural deodorant spray, which comes in woodsy, citrus, and floral scents. The orange bottles turn pink for October, and $5 from every sale will benefit The Rose, Southeast Texas’s leading breast healthcare nonprofit, which is based here in Houston.
Turkish Delights Rose Quartz Earrings, $79 at Laurier Blanc
Consider the understated bling of rose quartz wrapped in textured brass, crafted by artisans in Istanbul. Houston shop Laurier Blanc will donate a quarter of sales from these and other select products to The Rose through October.
These products aren’t just pretty—through October, sales of each support breast cancer awareness and research.
