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Top 10 Breast Cancer Awareness Month beauty buys

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Breast cancer is currentlythe most common form of cancer in the UK, with post-menopausal women over theage of 50 most at risk. October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month and tosupport the lifesaving research into cures, leading beauty brands like JoMalone, Elemis and ghd have all released special limited edition products, allof which donate a certain % of the cost to breast cancer charities. Here arethe highlights…

Jo Malone Red Roses Cologne, 86

8) Jo Malone Red Roses Cologne, £86 for 100ml

If you’re a Jo Malone novice looking to try your first fragrance, we can’t recommend this one enough. Made from a complex blend of seven of the world’s highest quality roses, it’s floral and light enough for long summer days but deep enough for date nights too. Plus, £20 from each bottle goes straight to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Origins Limited Edition BCA Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask, 24

1) Origins Limited Edition BCA Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask, £24

Dehydrated complexions will love this. Apply before you go to bed and the avocado and apricot oil will get to work overnight and you’ll wake in the morning with skin that’s plump and ready to go. £4 from each mask goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

ghd Limited Edition Electric Pink Platinum Styler and Roll Bag, 135

2) ghd Limited Edition Electric Pink Platinum Styler and Roll Bag, £135

ghd release a limited edition collection every year and have raised an impressive £9 million for breast cancer charities worldwide to date. This year’s electric pink styler is raising money for Breast Cancer Now with £10 from each sale being donated, so if you’ve been looking for an excuse to upgrade- this is it.

Elemis The Hero Collection, 55

3) Elemis The Hero Collection, £55

Elemis have pledged to donate £10,000 to Breast Cancer Care from the sales of this gift set. With contents worth a whopping £95 and packed full of the brand’s bestsellers, the handy pink washbag makes it a perfect companion for a weekend trip away.

La Mer BCA Lip Balm, 45

4) La Mer BCA Lip Balm, £45

Treat seriously dry, chapped lips to this miracle balm from La Mer. Don’t be fooled by the ultra-light formula, a little goes a very long way and you’ll also be contributing £9 to the Breast Cancer Research Fund.

Smashbox BCA Photo Finish Primer Water, 21

5) Smashbox BCA Photo Finish Primer Water, £21

Some primers can feel heavy on the skin and clog the pores, so this silicone-free primer water is a welcome change. Spritz before or after applying makeup, it can also be used to refresh make-up and stop it going cakey throughout the day. £4 from each bottle sold goes to charity.

Wet Brush Detangler Cleaner Combo, 13

6) Wet Brush Detangler & Cleaner Combo, £13.99

Wet Brush are donating 20% from the sales of their new brush to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Available in pink, red and wine they come with a genius built-in comb in the handle to help clean and remove hair from the brush.

Invisibobble Pink Heroes Edition, 4

7) Invisibobble Pink Heroes Edition, £4.95

Invisibobble’s Pink Heroes Edition hair tie features a gorgeous rose gold charm engraved with the pink ribbon symbol, which can be used either in the hair or worn on the wrist as a bracelet. Fans can vote on their website for which breast cancer charity they would like to donate to and the winning cause will receive €20,000.

Estée Lauder Pink Perfection Color Collection, 40

9) Estée Lauder Pink Perfection Color Collection, £40

This limited edition all-in-one palette contains everything you need for eyes, lips and cheeks, all housed inside a cute pink leatherette pouch. With 20% of each kit going to charity, it would make the perfect gift.

Bobbi Brown Art Stick Duo, 35

10) Bobbi Brown Art Stick Duo, £35

Bobbi Brown’s multi-tasking Art Sticks combine a lip liner and lipstick in one, making on the go application easier than ever. With shea butter and emollients to keep lips soft and smooth, this kit comes with both a nude and a brighter Barbie pink with £5 from each kit going to the BCRF.

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