Shopping for a Cure

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and tons of brands are showing their support and generosity by donating proceeds from special items to Breast Cancer research groups and funds.  Below are a few brands and stores that are carrying specific items to help support this cause...

Target.com - Perfect for travel! Sonia Kashuk is a makeup artist and a breast cancer survivor. 15% of the purchase price benefits the Breast Cancer Research Fund.

Avon.com - Avon is donating more than $6 from each Crusade Sock and Foot Works Overnight Treatment

 Tinte Cosmetics - For the month of October, 40% of the proceeds from the Blushed Beauty Matchbook Kit,Nikki Pink Shimmering Face Pearl, Double Bubble Flavored Lip Shine, Bubble Flavored Lip Color, & Pink Shimmer and Shine Box will be donated to Breast Cancer Awareness.

Opi.com - OPI Pink of Hearts was created exclusively for Susan G. omen for the Cure. OPI Will be donating $25K to the charity.

MissionSkincare.com - A soothing paraben and preservative-free lip balm. One dollar from each sale goes to the Young Survival Coalition. 

Dr. Brandt Skincare - In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, dr. brandt skincare will donate a portion of the proceeds from any GLOW, DNA or XYY online purchases from October 1st through 31st. Simply pick up one of these breakthrough anti-aging products on www.drbrandtskincare.com during the month of October and you’ll be helping to support breast cancer awareness.

Mama Mio - Mama Mio is supporting the cause by donating $1 for every bottle of Boob Tube sold in the US to Look Good Feel Better, the cancer support charity that helps women manage the visible side effects of cancer treatment.

BeautySak.com - Shop specific 'Pink' items and get 10% off, while they will donate 5% to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Use promo code 'PINK' at checkout. All eligible items can be found here. 

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Bloom.com Living Social Deal

I'm loving the Bloom.com Living Social Deal today! Get $40 worth of products for only $20, and free shipping!

Black Friday Beauty Deals

Bath & Body Works
VIP Black Friday Tote (available at all Bath & Body Works locations
Spend $40 at any Bath & Body Works Store and this VIP Black Friday Tote, a $130 value, could be yours for only $20!
The VIP Tote includes these holiday favorites:

• Be Enchanted Body Lotion, Shower Gel and Shimmer Mist
• Mistletoe Kiss Gentle Foaming Soap
• Mistletoe Kiss Pocketbac
• Pocketbac Holder
• Liplicious Cranberry Kiss Lip Gloss
• 2oz Aromatherapy Nighttime Tea Body Lotion
• Mini Gauze Sponge
• Glitter Pump to be used with any Signature Collection Body
  Lotion or Shower Gel
• Two Cosmetic Bags
• Coupon for $10 off any Slatkin & Co. three wick candle

At the end of Black Friday, post pictures of your Bath & Body Works Black Friday Hauls on Twitter for a chance to win a $25 Bath & Body Works Gift Card.

Urban Decay

Starting on Black Friday, on UrbanDecay.com, you can get $20 off of Book of Shadows IV. Use code: BLACKFRIDAY11

IT Cosmetics

30% off of orders $25 and more for a week starting on Black Friday. Check out itcosmetics.comand use code: FF30 plus you'll get free shipping!

GiltGroup

Gilt.com is launching mobile exclusive "door buster" deals at 6am Black Friday morning. Set your alarm!

Benefit cosmetics

Get a free high beam mini with $35 order. Enter HLDYMINI at checkout. Offer valid 11/22 - 11/28 11:59p PST.

Get FREE US standard shipping through Thanksgiving weekend. Enter THANKS at checkout. Offer valid 11/23 - 11/28 11:59p PST.

Clinique

Enjoy Free Shipping on ANY Order from November 23 to 28. Use code: HOLIDAY. Shop Now!

Black Friday at Clinique.com – Free Eye Look + FREE Shipping on any $25 order. No code needed. 11/25 Only. Shop Now!

isaay

You don't need to drive to the mall this year to take advantage of Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals. Update your wardrobe on isaay.com from the comfort of your own home with 20% off from Friday, November 25th – Monday, November 28th by using the coupon code "ISAAY11" at checkout!

Elizabeth Arden

From November 25^th – November 28^th, get 25% off + Free Shipping on ANY order from ElizabethArden.com. Save up to 65% on skincare, makeup and fragrance gift sets. Use code BF2 at checkout.

b-glowing

b-glowing.com, a leading online specialty beauty retailer, will offer shoppers 20% off orders of $75.00 or more plus Free Shipping. Some brands may be excluded.
The promotion detail follow:
Code: cyber11
Dates: 11/25 Midnight Central Time Zone through 11/28
Offer: 20% off any order of $75+ plus Free Shipping

Beauty Sales this Week

HauteLook
Pop Beauty & Pixi Sale - I can't speak highly enough of the Pixi Week of Makeup set and their blushes in general. Amazing!

Tweezerman - The $25 tweezer and mirror sets would make great stocking stuffers (never too early to start holiday shopping!)

NYX Cosmetics - Sale starts today!

Borghese
Borghese.com - 4 hour friends and family sale today! From 12-4pm EST enter 20Sept11 code at checkout and get 20% off your order!

Ulta
Lots on sale at Ulta.com and in store...but beware...I bought Big Lash Mascara on sale over the weekend. $2.99, I couldn't pass it up, but I should have known...seemed maybe a little old and dried up inside. I'll be lucky to get a week worth of mascara out of it. Make sure to look at expiration dates on sale items!