October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Besides seeing activities and educational content about breast cancer, it’s also a time when beauty brands rally together to support the cause through limited-edition products, collaborations, and charitable donations.
Whether you’re looking to update your skincare or makeup routine, you can also contribute to an important cause with these beauty buys. Here’s a round-up of brands championing breast cancer awareness this October and the products to get your hands on.
Estée Lauder
For a direct support of the cause, get your hands on the Pink Ribbon Pin, inspired by Evelyn H. Lauder, who founded the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in 1993.
Wear this pin in October to join the brand in honouring and supporting breast cancer awareness!
Donation: 100% of proceeds from Pink Ribbon Pin to Breast Cancer Campaign partners in Singapore.
The Pink Ribbon Pin is priced at S$20 and is available at all Estée Lauder stores, official online store, Sephora, and Lazada.
Rediscover the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum, now presented in a special limited-edition bottle, dedicated to raising awareness for breast cancer.
Besides contributing to the cause, you’ll also get to witness how this unique formula features cutting-edge, multi-dimensional technology that takes advantage of the night’s restorative qualities to promote rapid visible renewal.
This quick-absorbing serum helps diminish various signs of ageing brought on by the stresses of contemporary life.
Donation: S$30 per bottle purchased to Breast Cancer Campaign partners in Singapore
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex retails for S$197 and is available at all Estée Lauder stores, official online store, Sephora, and Lazada.
Estée Lauder fans who love the brand’s makeup can also participate in supporting the cause by getting the Bouquet of Strength Lipstick Collection.
This special collection consists of the following:
- A full-sized Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in 564 Crystal Baby, a light pinky peach with a warm undertone,
- A deluxe travel-sized Limited edition Lip Gloss in Pink Peony, a soft baby pink with a warm undertone,
- Double Wear 24H Stay-in-Place Lip Liner in 15 Blush, a dusty pink with warm undertone in a matte finish
All housed within a beautiful Pink Peony Mini Bag.
Donation: 100% of proceeds from the Bouquet of Strength Lipstick Collection to Breast Cancer Campaign partners in Singapore
Estée Lauder Bouquet of Strength Lipstick Collection retails for S$70 and is available at all Estée Lauder stores, official online store, Sephora, and Lazada.
Origins
The popular Peace of Mind Moisturizing Hand Cream is now available in a special packaging featuring the Pink Ribbon, which is the universal symbol of breast cancer awareness.
This is a 93% naturally-derived hand cream that softens and smooths skin, while offering a sensorial essential oil blend that delivers relaxation of the mind.
Donation: S$10 per bottle purchased to Breast Cancer Campaign partners in Singapore
Peace of Mind Moisturizing Hand Cream retails for S$38 and is available at all Origins stores, Sephora, and Lazada.
GHD
GHD is offering 25% off its Helios Hairdryer in Fondant Pink, in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness. This discount ends on 10 October at 11am
This lightweight machine is known for its ability to speed up styling while offering even heat distribution and more precision.
Donation: S$10 from every purchase to breast cancer charities worldwide
GHD Helios Hairdryer in Fondant Pink retails for S$355 (before discount) and is available at Zalora.
La Mer
The luxury brand has launched a limited-edition version of The Lip Balm, with its box now dressed in the iconic pink associated with breast cancer awareness.
This velvet-soft lip balm nourishes lips with intense hydration, while giving it a refreshing touch, thanks to the hint of mint. Your lips will be left feeling supple and rejuvenated.
Donation: 50% of proceeds from The Lip Balm to Breast Cancer Campaign partners in Singapore
The Lip Balm retails for S$165 and is available at all La Mer stores, Sephora, and Lazada.
Clinique
As with the last few decades, Clinique’s signature product, the Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ gets a makeover in October, in commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness month.
This year, the iconic moisturiser is in a limited-edition ribbon-pink bottle and adorned with charms around its nozzle.
While its appearance has changed, it continues to deliver all-day hydration to skin, thanks to the skin-strengthening ingredients in its formula.
Donation: S$10 per bottle purchased to Breast Cancer Campaign partners in Singapore
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ retails for S$85 and is available at all Clinique stores, Sephora, and Lazada.
Jo Malone London
Our favourite fragrance brand joins in the movement and launches its Peony & Blush Suede Cologne in a limited-edition bottle design.
This well-loved fragrance features the voluptuous scent of peonies, with juicy red apple, and sensual blush suede.
Donation: 50% of proceeds from the Peony & Blush Suede Cologne (capped at S$25,000) to Breast Cancer Campaign partners in Singapore
Jo Malone London Peony retails for S$250 and is available at all Jo Malone London boutiques.
Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown rolls out the limited-edition Proud to be Pink Crushed Oil-infused Gloss Duo in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness month.
These nutrient-rich high-shine lip glosses are dressed in pink ribbon packaging and are in bestselling shades Kir Sugar and NewRomantic.
Donation: 50% of proceeds from the Proud to be Pink Crushed Oil-infused Gloss Duo to Breast Cancer Campaign partners in Singapore
Proud to be Pink Crushed Oil-infused Gloss Duo retails for S$51 and is available at all Bobbi Brown stores, Sephora, and Lazada.
