October is all about the color PINK. We see football games, charity walks, runs, and promotions revolving around pink. Why? October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness. We become involved in these events because we care and want to aid in the treatment and cure of those currently suffering from breast cancer as well as those who have survived. We, as busy college students may not always have the time to participate in such public events to show our awareness and care for the cancer cause.
As college women, there are simple ways we can donate to the cancer cause without changing our daily routines. Let’s face it: most of the time, we spend quite a while primping ourselves for a night out, or even for a day of class (most of the time.) What if simply buying a specific brand of makeup could donate to a charity or research fund for cancer?
According to Teen Vogue’s October issue, popular makeup companies have now made this an option. To find these ten charitable products, make a simple trip to a department or convenience store, or go on an online shopping spree. These inexpensive beauty products will donate a fraction of the profits to a charitable foundation.
1. Free Your Mane Conditioning Pomade at freeyourmane.com donates to Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
2. Not Your Mother’s Girl Powder Volumizing Hair Powder at customnails.com donates to the Young Survival Coalition
3. OPI I Love DKMS Nail Lacquer at Ulta stores donates to DKMS Bone Marrow Donor Center
4. Bumble and Bumble Spray de Mode Hairspray at bumbleandbumble.com donates to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
5. L’oreal Paris Color of Hope Wear Infinite Eye Shadow Quad in Nostalgic Beauty at Walgreens donates to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
6. Kiehl’s and Jeff Koons Crème de Corps Body Moisturizer at Kiehl’s donates to the International Center for Missing & Exploited Children
7. The Body Shop Soft Hands, Kind Heart Hand Cream at The Body Shop donates to the Stop Sex Trafficking of Children and Young People Campaign
8. Josie Maran Get One Give One Natural Volume Argan Mascara at Sephora donates to City of Hope
9. Sonia Kashuk Proudly Pink Four-Piece Brush Set at Target donates to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
10. Clinique Great Lips, Great Cause Mini Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 Lipgloss at Macy’s donates to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
This month, make sure to check out these beauty products as well as local events you can participate in. We all know one person can make a difference. Do what you can this month to make a difference in the lives of cancer sufferers, survivors and their families.