This month, pink is even more significant here at RESCU, signalling the arrival of Breast Cancer Awareness month.
A staggering 17,210 women are predicted to be diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia in 2020; this is an average of 47 women every day. Even now, it’s something we as women, and men, have all dealt or will deal with one way or another throughout the course of our lives.
In light of this statistic, some of my favourite beauty and lifestyle brands bare the pink ribbon year upon year, and offer products raising awareness and funds, but they’re not just doing their bit – they’re going the extra mile.
RESCU’s interior design expert Darren Palmer, judge on Channel 9’s The Block, has teamed up with Sealy Posturepedic, along with Reg Mombasa, Akira Isogawa, Henry Roth, Poncho Army and Shaynna Blaze to create a series of limited edition beds that will be auctioned off between the 17th-27th October (Pink Ribbon Day).
Darren, who has seen close friends diagnosed and treated said, “My inspiration was to deliver something quintessential to my aesthetic. A little piece of designer luxury, encompassing natural beauty. I was concerned how it would translate but it worked beautifully and the sides are a lovely herringbone pattern. Timber feet add the final level of finesse.
“The more funds we have to assist in the understanding and treatment of cancer the better, and whatever I can do to help is the least I can do.”
Avon’s Crusade to end breast cancer has raised over $11 million in Australia and New Zealand, with 100% of the profits from their Pink Ribbon product range go towards breast cancer prevention, research and rehabilitation. Their range includes a Breast Cancer Crusade Pin, Pink Ribbon Friendship Pen, Breast Cancer Crusade Teddy, Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Xmas Bauble and an Australian Women’s Health Diary.
RRP: $3.99 – $14.95 head to avonbreastcancercrusade.com.au
Bobbi Brown’s breast cancer awareness comes in the form of the Pretty Pink Ribbon Lip Gloss Collection, featuring four 4ml Lip Glosses. In support of The Estée Lauder Companies’ BCA Campaign, Bobbi Brown will donate 20% from the purchase price of this limited-edition Pretty Pink Ribbon Lip Gloss Collection to The National Breast Cancer Foundation.
RRP: $68 Bobbi Brown Studio, selected David Jones and MYER stores, and online at bobbibrown.com.au.
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Clinique is offering a jumbo-sized bottle of its best-selling, classic, the Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion +, with $10 from every sale going to the NBCF. As well as a an exclusive shade of the Clinique Long Last Lipstick with a pink cosmetic pouch. $5 from every say will benefit the NBCF.
RRP: $75 and $36 from Clinique counters nationally furing October in David Jones, Myer and clinique.com.au
This month, ModelCo’s five best-sellers are not only going to up your beauty game to Rosie Huntington-Whiteley status, but for every one that sells, $5 will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The best-sellers include the Turbo Lashwand Mascara, Instant Tan Self-Tan, Tan in a Can, ModelCo Pink Nail Polish and Party-Proof Lipstick Cream.
RRP: $15 – $36 available from www.modelcocosmetics.com
The masters of hair-style, ghd have released the beautiful Bird of Paradise Coral styler donating $20 will be donated towards breast cancer research. In the last 11 years, over $8million has been raised for breast cancer charities worldwide through sales of ghd pink stylers and this year their calling on you to add to the awareness.
RRP: $279 available from ghd-approved salons or at www.ghdhair.com
Aveda knows the little luxuries in life, and the BCA Hand Relief Moisturizing Creme is a limited-edition hand cream that not only soothes and protects hands, but also raises money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Aveda will be donating $4 from the purchase of the product to the charity.
RRP: $44.95 for stockists call 1800 706 377 or head to www.aveda.com.au
