Think Pink! Products That Give Back

We love supporting brands that give back and those that are making a difference in the fight against breast cancer are especially near to our hearts. Below are our favorite pink products from brands who are striving to make a difference and help find a cure. Curl up with a cup of tea and visit the websites below and, if you'd like, come back here and enter to win the prize of your choice from our gift closet.

Every October, GUESS Watches launches a special edition watch and donates 20% of the retail sales to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Since the program started in 2006, these special edition watches have been the company's #1 selling watch in October making it possible for GUESS to donate over $500,000 to SGK. Something tells us this year's Sparkling Pink Watch Set will break records...it's a stunner. A square face with ribbon pattern is framed in crystals and includes a pink crystal ribbon. Interchangeable straps coordinate with every outfit and make this meaningful timepiece a year-round fashion accessory. Available mid-September for $115 at Guess.com. 

Eco-chic and for a good cause, Beija-Flor has taken their classic skinny jean, and using fibers made from recycled plastic bottles, created the Repreve Collection. During the month of October, the Classic Skinny Jean with Repreve in Cosmo Pink will be available at 20% off and $10 will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation for each pair sold. The jeans feature a comfortable mid-rise front with a higher back, a no-gap contour waist and are available in a bright and beautiful spectrum of colors. The soft, medium-weight fabric is perfect for year-round wear. $178 at ilovethesejeans.com, use code COSMOPINK for 20% savings in October.

Gorgeous hair can be yours in minutes with Cricket's Hot Pink! Centrix Ceramic Styling Iron. Cricket is donating $5,000 to The City of Hope Cancer Research Hospital from the sale of their Hot Pink! products. Ceramic/Ionic Technology helps ensure damage-free straightening with a professional look. Rounded edges effectively straighten hair and remove frizz and 1" floating plates eliminate snagging. A pink sequined travel case is include. $169.95 at cricketco.com.

The Hope Necklace symbolizes Isabelle Grace Jewelry's faith and belief that one day a cure WILL be found. AMEN! Pink mystic topaz stones accent the inspirational necklace made of sterling silver. Handcrafted in the USA with 15% of the proceeds benefiting BreastCancer.org. $85 at IsabelleGraceJewelry.com.

For the third consecutive year, Murad is donating 10% of the sale of their Hydrate for Hope Set to City of Hope. Included in the set is a 1.7 oz. jar of Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture which includes a luxurious blend of hydrating ingredients to quench skin and restore youthful resiliency and tone. Also included is a hot pink zippered cosmetic bag. A $65 value, Hydrate for Hope will be available for $49.50 in October on Murad.com.

The Dream Catcher PJ Pants from Ford Warriors in Pink are soft and cozy. Mid-rise with wide legs and a delicate white trim waist and pant legs. Ford donates 100% of the proceeds {$17.36 for each pair} to charities that offer a wide range of support and customers may select which partner they would like to be the recipient of the donation during checkout. Available in sizes S-2X for $24 at WarriorsinPink.Ford.com.

During October FragranceNet.com is donating 15% of the proceeds of the sale of products in their "Pink Boutique" to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. We tried Moschino Pink Bouquet which is a fruity-floral blend of some of our favorite scents including jasmine, musk, raspberry, bergamot, gingerbread, pineapple sorbet and pink lily of the valley. A 3.4 oz. bottle is $46.40 at fragrancenet.com.

If you had told me I would one day be crazy about a knife, I would have told you were the crazy one, but I admit it, I am obsessed with KYOCERA's SGK Pink Santoku Knife. It slices, it dices... ☺ Seriously, it's perfect for cutting razor thin slices of meat, veggies and fruit. It's lightweight with a comfortable ergonomic handle, and don't you love the color? KYOCERA'S advanced ceramic blade retains its original sharpness ten times longer than steel knives, will not roll, rust or corrode. The company has donated over $400,000 to fund critical research. $5 of each knife sold is donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. $49.95 at kyoceraadvancedceramics.com.

Keep all your makeup in one place in this pretty in pink Rose Zippered Case from Avon. 100% of the proceeds {$2.97 per case} are donated to The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. To date, the company has donated over $780 million to the fight against breast cancer through research grants and linking over 200,000 women in the US to screening, care and other support programs annually. The Rose Zippered Case is just $5.00 at youravon.com/mtirotta. Free shipping with any $30 purchase.

Jewels for Hope donates 10% of the profits of the sales of this Pink Swarovski Crystal Bracelet to Paint The Town Pink. A shimmering line of vintage rose Swarovski crystals pop against the soft black leather. A silver bead on each end and a button closure finish off the look. Handcrafted in the USA. $80 at jewelsforhope.net.

We love this Hard Rock Pinktober Tee featuring a retro-style graphic and pink ribbon surrounded by eastern and western themed elements. Made of 100% cotton jersey, the grey v-neck tee is super soft and a staple for the casual chic wardrobe. 15% of the proceeds benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. $26 at hardrock.com. 

Show your support while keeping the sun out of your eyes in Kohl's Cares Tek Gear Performance Baseball Cap. 100% of the proceeds are donated to support the fight against breast cancer. It's adjustable and looks great whether hiking, at the gym, at sporting events or the beach. Designed exclusively for Kohl's the gray hat has a pink ribbon and heart and is a steal at just $5.00 kohls.com.

During October VMV Hypoallergenics will donate $1 from the sale of many of their best-selling products to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Our favorite is the Skin bloom Blush. It's available in pretty shades of pink and comes in a mirrored compact with a large brush and a zippered logo case. All natural and made with green tea and coconut oil for an ultra-moisturizing kiss of color. Safe for sensitive skin. $40 at vmvhypoallergenics.com. 

Red's All Natural Burritos are turning pink for Breast Cancer Research. Look for pink wrappers of the Chicken & Cheese Burrito, Steak & Cheese Burrito, Chicken Burrito and Steak Burrito in stores now for a limited time. The company will donate 10% of purchases of the limited-edition pink burritos to breast cancer research. All natural preservative-free and made with antibiotic-free and hormone-free meat. Available at Whole Foods, Target and select grocers. 

Our friends at Colonial Candle are donating 10% of the proceeds of their Pretty in Pink candle to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. The exclusive Pretty in Pink fragrance is a soft delicate blend of gardenia and jasmine topped with fresh greens. It's a 16-oz, 3-wick candle in an oval glass jar. $25 at colonialcandle.com.

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Many thanks to each of the brands featured for providing products and/or photos for this editorial and for their support of the fight against breast cancer. We love you all! xo