If you’re spending a lot of money before the holidays, why not choose products that help others? Beauty expert Dave Lackie rounds up some amazing products that do good.
MAC Viva Glam lipstick and lipglass
Every cent from the selling price of Viva Glam lipstick and lip gloss goes to helping women, men and children with AIDS and affected by HIV/AIDS. It started in 1994 as grassroots effort.
Clarins FEED program
Founded by Lauren Bush Lauren in 2007 with the simple idea of creating products that would engage people in the fight against hunger in a tangible way. She had traveled the world as honorary spokesperson for World Food Programme.
Christmas Clarins Gift with Purpose
Purchase $75 worth of any Clarins products at Hudson’s Bay stores and receive a FEED tote and small FEED purse with a 5 ml HydraQuench Cream and 8 ml Moisture Rich Body Lotion. Each limited edition Feed pouch provides 10 school meals to fight childhood hunger.
Body Shop and WaterAID
Body Shop has teamed up with WaterAid. For every gift bought that’s part of the initiative, WaterAid can provide a family in Ethiopia with one day of safe water.
Estee Lauder and Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Purchase this Lauder Modern Muse solid perfume keychain for $55, and 100 per cent of the retail price will be donated to the BCRF. It’s a lush, floral woody scent for her.
BKR and philanthropic organizations
Supports a number of charities such as Obakki Foundation (water and education to Africa), Canary Foundation (early tests for cancer) and Wounded Warrior Project (helps injured men and women returning from global conflicts).
Philip B
Philip B donates 20 per cent of its proceeds to Locks of Love and Susan Komen Breast Cancer charity.