In the pink for a good cause

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month which means an array of Pink Ribbon products. Stephanie Smith reports.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Sep 2010, 13:10 BST

Seventeen years ago, Evelyn Lauder launched Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the UK and, in 1993, founded the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Today, the Pink Ribbon has become the symbol for breast cancer awareness.

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This time, the Este Lauder Pink Ribbon Collection includes the Elizabeth Hurley Lip Collection, with two double-ended lipgloss wands, prices 25; the Evelyn Lauder Lip Collection, with three shades of Pure Color Lipstick, also 25.

Both collections come in pink mock croc clutch bags an 7.50 from each purchase goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Elemis has designed a bright and colourful limited edition fuchsia pink Sparkling Beauty Collection case, costing 50 (but containing products which, sold separately, would cost 143).

The five products are: Pro-Collagen Lifting Treatment Neck and Bust in Pink Boob Tube, 15ml; Pro-Collagen Marine Cream in pink jar, 30ml; Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss 14 Capsules; Visible Brilliance, 10ml;

Elemis Eau de Parfum, 4ml. At www.elemis.com

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Clinique is offering a fab little limited-edition Breast Cancer Awareness Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 Pink Ribbon Key Chain, with three gorgeous shades of gloss all together on a handy key chain complete with a pink ribbon charm.

It costs 15 and is sold in Boots during October, and 2 will be donated from each purchase to the appeal.

Bobbi Brown, meanwhile, is supporting the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign with a limited edition Pink Ribbon Shimmer Brick and throughout October, the entire purchase price, less VAT, will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's research study at the Royal Marsden in London.

It costs 29.50 at all Bobbi Brown counters. Stockists: 0870 034 2566, www.bobbibrown.co.uk

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This October you could organise an Avon Pink Pamper Party in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer, gathering friends and family for some well-earned pampering, while raising money to fight breast cancer. It's possible to have beauty treatments, including manicures, pedicures, facials or massages. To get involved, visit avonpinkpamper.org.uk or call 020 7025 2498.