BCA Awareness Month: products that give back!

This month of October is critical for not only spreading awareness about breast cancer in general but also for organizations that fundraise to meet critical goals. Support these businesses that are giving back to increase education about this disease and helping fund research to find a cure. As seen on Fox 5’s “Good Day DC”.

Amy with co-host of Good Day DC, Marissa Mitchell

Face & Body Lotion $52, violetsareblueskincare.com

Founder Cynthia Besteman underwent breast cancer treatment herself and emerged wanting to make a cleaner, greener and better form of skincare: and Violets are Blue was born. This versatile Face & Body Lotion is deeply moisturizing with argan, avocado, sesame and castor oils and features a calming scent of lavender. It’s perfect for fall’s transitional weather here in the DMV.

Giveback: Month of October 2023, 50% of each purchase goes to skincare donations for breast cancer patients: with donations of products to women in breast cancer treatment via Mt. Sinai Dubin Breast Center.

Limited Edition Forever You Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain $32 janeiredale.com

Every year, Jane Iredale has a limited edition product that gives back to breast cancer. This year it’s a lip and cheek stain that appears clear but gets a light tint once applied in reaction to your body’s natural chemistry. It’s great on all skin types.

Giveback: 100% of the profits will go to Look Good Feel Better® – a program that teaches beauty techniques to women undergoing cancer treatment to help them manage appearance-related side effects of treatment.

Conair All-in-One Compact Oval Dryer Brush, $39.99, bcrf.org/shop-pink

This dryer brush by Conair gives you a professional-quality blow out from the comfort of your home! It’s easy to use and makes a great gift and they are partnered with Shop Pink which benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Giveback: CONAIR is donating $125,000 to Shop Pink and BCRF

Beatrice Slider Bracelet, $58, boutiquesuarezco.com

These beautiful handmade Beatrice bracelets by Boutique Suarez each feature four empowering charms:

● Wings symbolize freedom, protection and spirituality

● Butterflies are not only beautiful, they represent spiritual rebirth, transformation, change, hope and life.

● Clovers are a symbol of good luck and represent Love, Luck, Hope & Faith

● Evil Eye is a symbol of good luck and brings protection to its wearer

Giveback: 25% back to Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition, which has for 25 years provided support for the men and women of Babylon undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Coolin Curve, $39.99, coolincurve.com

The first curved ice bucket of its kind to assure that your beverages are chilled from your first sip to your last, Coolin’ Curve has a pink edition that will catch your attention this BCA Month. (Personalization is an additional $15.)

Giveback: 35% of all pink ice bucket sales go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation which focuses on early detection, education and support services for those undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Select Pouch & Bags from $20, verabradley.com

Giveback: 100% of the proceeds of the pouch ($20) go to the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer

Giveback: 20% of the proceeds of select bags (the Botanical Paisley Collection which has four designs) go to the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer, including this RFID Mini Hipster ($60) & Vera Tote Bag ($120) in Botanical Ditsy

The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer: The loss of the brand’s dear friend and colleague Mary Sloan in 1993 was the inspiration for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. To date, the Foundation has donated more than $40 million for critical, life-saving breast cancer research.

This article and segment are editorial. For giveback duration information please refer to individual vendor websites. Prices and promotions reflect the date of publication.