The Estée Lauder 2015 BCA Campaign + Pink Ribbon Beauty Products.

It's October and you know what that means, it's Breast Cancer Awareness month. I have been a long time supporter of the Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.

It's a fact that breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime and that a woman is diagnosed with this heartbreaking disease every two minutes. Let's take action.

The Estée Lauder Companies’ says that every action counts. NO matter how big or small, be it a donation, a unique post on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #BCAstrength to inspire someone who may be suffering or by simply purchasing one of your favorite Estée Lauder brand beauty products to support their global fundraising efforts -- it all adds up.  To date, the BCA Campaign has raised more than $58 million to support global research, education and medical services.

To raise funds to support their BCA campaign, fifteen of the Estée Lauder Companies’ beauty brands join together by launching special pink ribbon products that are for sale right now where proceeds of the purchase price go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. You can see all of the products here but I have a few favorites.

Bobbi Brown Peony Set ($50) - This two piece set includes Bobbi’s famous silky powder blush in the perfect pop of pink, Peony which leaves cheeks with a natural-looking flush. It also includes a Mini Face Blender Brush with a matching pink handle.

Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Eau de Parfum Spray ($82) - This classic scent is a beautiful scent; it's sheer and soft, inspired by cashmere touching a woman's skin. The scent combines Moroccan jasmine, lily of the valley and bergamot with warm undertones of sandalwood, amber and musk. It is simply beautiful and perfect for anytime of year and everyday. 

Smashbox 24 Hour Photo Finish Shadow Primer ($20) - An eyeshadow primer is key to ensuring eye makeup locks in place all day plus it makes shadows more vibrant. I like how this shadow primer smooths away creases and fine lines too. Tip: let it dry for about 30 seconds before applying eyeshadow.

Read more about the Estée Lauder 2015 BCA Campaign.

The Estēe Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.

I have always been a huge supporter of the The Estēe Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. To date, the BCA Campaign has raised more than $48 million to support global research, education and medical services worldwide. There is no pink washing here.

The theme of this year’s Campaign is “Let’s Defeat Breast Cancer. We’re Stronger Together.”

In a true “Stronger Together” spirit, many of the The Estēe Lauder Companies brands are selling Pink Ribbon products or making donations to unite in their support of The BCA Campaign’s mission to defeat breast cancer through education and medical research.

Here are the products and brands supporting the campaign this year.

AVEDA Limited-Edition Aveda Hand Relief™ - $24.50
With a limited-edition invigorating Rosemary Mint aroma, this incredibly rich formula moisturizes dry, chapped hands. Hydrating plant emollients, vitamins and exfoliating fruit acids leave skin noticeably softer and smoother. $4.00 from the purchase price supports cruelty-free research through The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®, with a maximum donation of $300,000.

BOBBI BROWN French Pink Set with Embossed French Pink Blush & Mini Face Blender Brush - $45.00
Bobbi Brown is offering a limited-edition set featuring a Pink Ribbon Embossed French Pink Blush & Mini Face Blender Brush. Bobbi Brown Cosmetics will donate $10 from the purchase price of this limited-edition set to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.

BUMBLE AND BUMBLE Spray de Mode Hairspray - $27.00
A multi-dimensional styling tool, this hair spray gives flexible hold, workability, exceptional memory and can take heat and repeated brushing. During the month of October, Bumble and bumble will donate $5.00 from the purchase price of this to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
CLINIQUE Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion + - $38.00
This limited-edition bottle of the brands newly reformulated Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion + delivers double the moisturization for all-day hydration while improving skin’s barrier strength by 54%. This BCA version is a super 6.7 ounce size and is adorned with a Clinique key ring with a “C” shaped charm and a set of three hearts ornamented with ribbons. $10 from the purchase price of this will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
CLINIQUE Almost Lipstick Pink Ribbon Honey & Cosmetic Pouch - $15.00
This pretty pink hue provides a hint of colour, and the sheer, smooth formula allows the natural lip colour to come through to create a custom-fit shade for a great cause. Housed in a pink mini cosmetic carrying pouch with a sewn pink ribbon detail, Pink Ribbon Honey is irresistibly flattering on everyone. $3 from the purchase price of this limited-edition set will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
ESTÉE LAUDER Evelyn Lauder Dream Solid Perfume Compact - $49.50
The Evelyn Lauder Dream Solid Perfume Compact is an instant collectible with its brilliant new Pink Ribbon design. This year, the beautifully detailed, hand-crafted compact is filled with pleasures, one of Estée Lauder’s most popular fragrances. The inside of the compact is inscribed, “Estée Lauder Breast Cancer Awareness 2013.” 100% of the suggested retail price from the sale of this will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
ESTÉE LAUDER Evelyn Lauder Dream Pin - $12.50
The Evelyn Lauder Dream Pin sparkles with contrasting soft pink and hot pink enamels, accented with two stones – one traditional BCA pink stone and a blue stone to represent the approximately 1% of all breast cancer cases in the United States that are diagnosed in men. This beautiful pin is the perfect accessory to spread awareness. Estée Lauder will donate 20% of the suggested retail price from the sale of the pin to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
ESTÉE LAUDER Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley Dream Lip Collection - $29.50
This year’s lip-loving duo offers a pop of pink for your pout with Estée Lauder’s best-selling Pure Color Lipstick and new Pure Color Gloss. Full-size Pure Color Lipstick in Rubellite and limited-edition Pure Color Sheer RollerGloss in Hot Pink are featured in a stylish two-toned textured pink clutch with a classic Estée Lauder golden touch. Estée Lauder will donate 20% of the suggested retail price from the sale of this collection to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
ESTÉE LAUDER Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II - $92.00
Estée Lauder introduces a Breast Cancer Awareness edition of the NEW Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II paired with a Pink Ribbon Bracelet and charm. Featuring the 2013 Pink Ribbon, the beautiful charm includes a touch of blue to represent the approximately 1% of all breast cancer cases in the United States that are diagnosed in men. Estée Lauder will donate 20% of the suggested retail price from the sale of this to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
COACH Signature EDT Spray - $68.00
Coach Signature EDT is a classic scent for the woman that is timeless, chic, and sophisticated. The scent is a unique blend of soft, fresh fruits and florals with a heart of fragrant yellow blossoms and hints of amber and cedar wood. Coach Signature EDT is available in a limited-edition glass bottle with the signature “C” logo in pink, along with the Pink Ribbon packaging to help raise awareness. 20% of the suggested retail price from the sale of this scent will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®, with a maximum donation of $25,000.
 
DARPHIN Silky Moisturizing Lotion - $40.00
Darphin experts have taken inspiration from the Hydra StructureTM technology, which harnesses the skin’s natural moisturizing ability, providing immediate and long-lasting hydration to help recapture the body’s baby soft skin. The Silky Moisturizing Lotion provides key ingredients to act on different levels of the skin. Darphin will donate $8.00 from the purchase price of this to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®. 
 
DONNA KARAN COSMETICS Donna Karan Cashmere Mist EDP Spray - $82.00
Cashmere Mist, a fragrance created to seduce the senses, is a sensual, sheer floral scent that whispers, never shouts. 20% of the suggested retail price of the sale of this fragrance with a maximum donation of $25,000 will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
JO MALONE LONDON
Jo Malone London will donate $40,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® regardless of purchase of any Jo Malone London products. 

LAB SERIES SKINCARE FOR MEN PRO LS All-In-One Face Treatment - $29.00
This lightweight daily hydrator helps soothe, moisturize, repair and mattify all in one step. The quick-absorbing, high-tech formula instantly soothes and calms redness and irritation from shaving while potent moisturizers restore moisture back to skin. PRO LS All-In-One Face Treatment is available in limited-edition Pink Ribbon packaging in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. Lab Series will donate $5.00 from the purchase price of this to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
LA MER The Hand Treatment - $40.00
For the first time in La Mer’s history, The Hand Treatment’s packaging has been redesigned with pink accents to pay tribute to The BCA Campaign. The Hand Treatment’s healing moisture soothes hands on contact, working to help protect and rejuvenate even the driest hands while diminishing the look of age spots. To aid research and increase awareness in the month of October, La Mer will donate $10 from the purchase price of The BCA Campaign’s limited-edition Hand Treatment, with a maximum donation of $45,000, to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
ORIGINS Drink Up™ Hydrating lip balm in Pink Guava - $17.00
This soothing lip balm is created with nature’s cocktail of hydrating agents including Ximenia Americana seed oil, Jojoba Oil and Apricot Kernel Oil, leaving lips drenched with comforting hydration. The high shine formula features mineral pigments and mica to help deliver a subtle juicy hint of tint. Drink Up™ Hydrating lip balm is available in limited-edition Pink Ribbon packaging in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Origins will donate $3.50 from the purchase price of this limited-edition lip balm to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
PRESCRIPTIVES
AMOUNT OF DONATION: Prescriptives will donate $5,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® regardless of purchase of any Prescriptives products. 
 
SMASHBOX Photo Finish Foundation Primer - $36.00
Smashbox has dressed up its Photo Finish Foundation PRIMER with the iconic pink ribbon. The award-winning primer creates the perfect canvas for makeup application, reduces the appearance of fine lines and pores and creates visibly softer skin. Smashbox will donate $5.00 from the purchase price of this to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
TOM FORD BEAUTY
Tom Ford Beauty will donate $50,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® regardless of purchase of any Tom Ford Beauty products.
 
For more details on The BCA Campaign, visit BCAcampaign.com, join them on Facebook.com/bcacampaign and follow them on twitter.com/BCRFcure.

10/9/2011: Beauty News Roundup.

Caudalie Supports BCA
Caudalie will support the Breast Cancer Charities of America, a charity that promotes integrated care and aid to those who are uninsured and in need by giving 15% of proceeds of sales from 6 different "pink products" this month. 

In addition anyone visiting the Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa at the Plaza during the month of October who mentions Breast Cancer Awareness month will receive 10% off and 10% of the proceeds from their treatments will be donated to Breast Cancer Charities of America. Shop at caudalie-usa.com for the following prducts: Beauty Elixir, Nourishing Body Lotion, Vinosource Quenching Sorbet-Crème, Vinosource Moisturizing Cream-Mask, Vinosource Anti-Wrinkle Nourishing Cream, Anti-Wrinkle Ultra-nourishing Cream.

Dial NutriSkin for BCA
Again this year, Dial is turning one of their best selling products pink to support BCA.  This year, the Dial Extra Dry Skin Lotion is all dressed up and ready for the cause.

Dial will donate $100,000 to Breast Cancer Network of Strength, in conjunction with this product.

Crabtree & Evelyn Pink Collection for BCA
Crabtree & Evelyn's NEW PINK COLLECTION in support of National Breast Cancer Foundation. C & E will donate $1.00 to National Breast Cancer Foundation for each specially tagged Crabtree & Evelyn NEW Pink Rosewater item sold in the US this month, with a guaranteed donation of $20,000. Crabtree & Evelyn is passionate about the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s mission to fund free mammograms for women who could otherwise not afford them and to support research programs in leading facilities across the country. The products include: Rosewater Vanity Case, $75.00; Rosewater Round Hatbox, $55.00; Rosewater Duo, $36.00; Rosewater Traveler, $20.00.  

Best Friends for Life for BCA
Best Friends for Life is a new company that was formed to basically make life a little easier for cancer patients. Exclusively for BCA month, they have teamed with up Stephanie Johnson and SkinCeuticals to create a very special overnight bag. Not only does the bag contain some great travel sized beauty products, but a very special pillow just for the breast cancer survivor. The Axilla Pilla is a heart shaped pillow that fits under the arm for a comfortable recovery. The SkinCeuticals products: CE Ferulic, Simply clean facial cleanser, Emollience moisturizer, Eye Balm and Hydrating B5 Gel. The bag retails for $99.00, with 15% of the net profits going to Cancer1Source.org.