Beauty that Gives Back
How your next lipstick, haircut and even vacation can help out a great cause
From the LifeMInute team
October is the month of giving back! Beauty brands like ULTA Beauty, Dove and Dior have some cool buys and easy ways that help benefit some great causes!
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ulta Beauty created some limited edition products with proceeds going to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Looking for a new lip color, check out their fab ck one shine lipstick, just $16, and a dollar from every purchase will be donated to the foundation (this month only!).
They also have other great beauty buys as part of their annual "Donate with a Kiss" program. 50% of proceeds will be donated. Find them at any ULTA Beauty store or at www.ulta.com.
And of course, their Annual Cut-a-Thon on October 13. For a minimum suggested donation of $10, you get a haircut, shampoo and style by one of their professionally trained stylists, with 100% of proceeds benefitting the foundation.
"Confidence is Beautiful" Self-Esteem Programming
Dove has a mission to create a world where beauty is a source of confidence, not anxiety. The brand wants to make girls unstoppable by shining a light on girls who never stop doing what they love.
As part of this year's 4th Annual Dove Self-Esteem Weekend, they're introducing their first-ever Limited Edition "Confidence is Beautiful" Self-Esteem Products available exclusively at Walmart. They have a commitment to reach 15 million girls with self-esteem programming by 2015.
Find their products at Girls Inc., Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Girl Scouts. Get involved at Dove.com/self-esteem
Look Good Feel Better Organization
This October, Dior will launch the 6th annual Dior Auction, an online auction that offers the opportunity to bid on luxe trips, elite experiences and lavish products that are available exclusively through Dior and select partners.
Hot items like trips to Los Angeles to attend red carpet events for the Academy Awards, Golden Globes and Grammy's, a trip to Paris and some lower price point items like surprise monthly gifts from Dior and a Nail Polish of the Month Club are up for bid with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Look Good Feel Better, an organization dedicated to helping women cope with the appearance related effects of cancer and its treatment.
Last year's auction raised more than $100K for the charity and they expect this year's auction to exceed last year's. It goes through October 10th check it out at www.diorauction.com.
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