As we (hopefully!) all know, October is breast cancer awareness month, and with one in every eight women being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, it’s an initiative near and dear to many of our hearts.
This month, I definitely urge you to take ten minutes to google breast cancer prevention. From simple self-checks, to mammograms and avoiding aluminum based products (like many deodorants/antiperspirants), we can help protect ourselves and our loved ones so we can healthily enjoy watching our children grow.
On a lighter note, there are ways to make your normal mommy-shopping habits matter this month. Check out this amazing roundup of basic beauty, fashion, home, and fitness products that support breast cancer awareness, research, and treatment.
Find them all in the slideshow.
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Stylish Breast Cancer Awareness Products That Give Back
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Under Armour Power in Pink Line
With a variety of women's, kids', and men's fitness products under their new UA Power in Pink® program, Under Armour will donate a minimum of $500,000 to various breast cancer centers and charities. I adore this tank, $29.99, with a drop-tail hem that ensures coverage without looking bulky.
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Pineapple Printed Converse Sneakers
Adorable for the whole family (they start at kids size 3), these totally customized Pineapple Printed Converse Sneakers from QTEE are a collaboration with Boarding for Breast Cancer, a youth-focused 501(c)3 non-profit foundation that advocates early detection and a healthy, active lifestyle as the best means for breast cancer prevention. Twenty percent of net proceeds benefit Boarding for Breast Cancer's education, prevention, and support programs. You can learn more about B4BC here.
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Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
Clinique's acclaimed Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion was recently reformulated, becoming a big beauty editor favorite. This special edition comes with a breast cancer key chain ($47 value), for $38. Ten dollars of every purchase is donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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Deborah Lippman Shape of My Heart Polish
Deborah Lippman, the tony nail polish maven known to the fashion set, created a Shape of My Heart pink polish, which she calls, "A shade close to my heart," $18, in collaboration with Shape magazine to help fight breast cancer. It leaves nails with a healthy dose of color, while 10% of proceeds benefits the Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, California.
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Teardrop Earrings from Amelia Rose Design
I just adore the delicate design of these teardrop earrings, $69, from Amelia Rose Design Paris. During the month of October, 50% of all sales will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
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Strawberry Sorbet and Limited Edition Wildberry Lip Balms from EOS
Show your caring side with EOS's all natural Strawberry Sorbet and limited edition Wildberry lip balms. Packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter, and jojoba oil, they'll leave your lips super soft and sensationally smooth. Available at Walgreens. A portion of each $5.99 package is donated to breast cancer research.
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The Evelyn Glassybaby
It takes four Seattle artists, three layers of molten glass, and 2,000 degrees to make one glassybaby. Each "Evelyn glassybaby," $44, is a vivid pink in color, but since every glassybaby is a unique handmade piece of art, each will shine with its own lively, signature glow when lit.
Partnering with Nordstrom, glassybaby created Evelyn in honor of Evelyn Lauder. Mrs. Lauder founded the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and 10% from the sale of each Evelyn glassybaby will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. A giving card is included with each Evelyn glassybaby.
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Under Armour No-Crease Hair Ties
What mom couldn't use a few extra hair ties in her purse? Under Armour is selling a set of no-crease ties in pink and white, $9.99, as part of their "Power in Pink" initiative, with proceeds going toward breast cancer research.
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Hanae Mori Eau de Collection No. 7
Hanae Mori Eau de Collection No. 7, $99, is a delightfully pink and pretty scent, with a beautiful mission to boot. It honors breast cancer awareness with a swatch of pink organza inside its crystal cap, and proceeds go toward research.
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KitchenAid Raspberry Pink Stand Mixer
If you didn't get that prized KitchenAid mixer for your wedding many moons ago (or if you're about to bake about 200 pies for the holidays), be sure to check out the limited edition Raspberry Pink Stand, $399. In 2015, KitchenAid will donate $450,000 or more to Susan G. Komen® through their Cook for the Cure® program to support the fight against breast cancer
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Bobbi Brown Blush and Brush Kits
Consider restocking your makeup-bag favorites this month while many cosmetic companies are giving back to breast cancer research. Peony, one of my all-time favorite Bobbi Brown blush and brush kits, $50, is available at Nordstrom with pink ribbon packaging.
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Tory Burch Ramble on Rose Lipstick
In support of breast cancer awareness, Tory Burch has created a special limited-edition golden and pink fretwork case for one of her favorite shades, Ramble on Rose, $32. This modern formula represents the ideal balance of sheer yet vivid color and rich texture with a weightless finish. It's a super chic accessory in itself.
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Crane and Lion Limited Edition Original Tight
Last, but not least, Crane & Lion Limited Edition Original Tight, $90, will help you sweat for a cause. One hundred percent of proceeds benefit the one hundred initiative at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, an awareness and fundraising initiative that celebrates hope in the cancer community.
