Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Stylish Buys For the Cause

October has rolled in and it’s time to turn our attention to breast cancer awareness. It’s expected that one in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime and our favourite brands are putting up a fight with these products. —Jeanine Gordon and Noa Nichol

Aerin Beauty Amber Musk Rollerball and Lip Conditioner Set. This luxe set contributes funds to breast cancer research in honour of Evelyn Lauder, Aerin’s aunt ($69 at Nordstrom). We love the soft floral scent and all the good that it does for this important cause.

Coach Perry Pink Ribbon Leather Strap Watch. Coach has created a watch that you’ll want to wear and gift to every woman in your life. With a pink ribbon marking six o’clock to honour breast cancer victims and survivors, this chic timepiece is rounded out with a beautiful blush-hued strap and delicately sparkling face ($174 at Nordstrom).

GlamGlow GlowLace Radiance Boosting Hydration Sheet Mask; Breast Cancer Campaign Edition. We love this sheet mask that hydrates, promotes skin radiance, and generously donates proceeds to the Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign ($13 at Sephora).

APL Limited Edition Breast Cancer Awareness Month TechLoom Wave Sneakers. We’re clamouring to snag these APL bubblegum pink kicks, complete with a signature breast cancer support pink ribbon detail at the heel. Introduced specially for breast cancer support, APL will give 20 per cent of gross sales to the Women’s Cancer Research Fund ($298 at Shopbop).

Hudson’s Bay Company Breast Cancer Research Foundation Scarf. This elegant scarf packs a powerful punch in the fight against breast cancer, with $12 from each going to breast cancer research ($20 at The Bay).

Origins Breast Cancer Awareness Limited Edition Blooming Bold Lipstick Kit. This all-flattering dusty rose lipstick and cosmetic bag combo makes the perfect pick for battling breast cancer, with 100 per cent of the purchase price going to the Breast Cancer Research Fund ($25 at The Bay).

H&M x Rethink Breast Cancer Tees. Shop for a reason: 50 per cent of proceeds from the H&M x Rethink capsule collection, consisting of three limited-edition tees ($18), will help support people concerned about and affected by breast cancer.

Vans for CoppaFeel. Vans’ collection in honour of breast cancer awareness is designed to not only educate youth on checking their breasts and early detection but to showcase the beauty and strength of those impacted or touched by breast cancer. Available now, at least $200,000 US of the proceeds from the Vans Breast Cancer Awareness collection will benefit CoppaFeel! that promotes early detection and encourages young people to better know their bodies.