We’d all admit we could do more to support charity. That’s why October is our favourite month for altruism – so what if you can’t run, bake or cycle, if you can shop then you’re sorted! Each year, almost 50,000 women in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer, a number that charities are striving to reduce by encouraging more women to check themselves, and visit their doctor if anything concerns them. From luxury designers to supermarkets, the Breast Cancer Awareness Month product range expands every year, and items hit shelves in popular high-street stores such as Debenhams, River Island and Topshop. The retailers involved donate a portion of these pink products to help charities like Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Campaign, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Pink Ribbon Foundation, Look Good Feel Better and the Defence Against Cancer foundation. We’ve picked our favourite 15 products that offer a fashionable way to support this important cause:
1. Care Bears onesie, £15, part of the Asda Tickled Pink Range, www.asda.com,
2. Marvelous Moxie lipgloss in Survivor, £16, Bareminerals, www.bareminerals.co.uk,
3. BCC Pink Love English Breakfast tea, £9.50, Williamson Tea, www.williamsontea.com
4. H! by Henry Holland lips bag, £25, available from Debenhams, www.debenhams.com
5. Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley Dream Pink Collection, £28, Estee Lauder, www.esteelauder.co.uk
6. Red Roses cologne, £82 for 100ml, Jo Malone London, www.jomalone.co.uk,
7. Limited Edition BCA Hand Relief crème, £21.50, Aveda, www.aveda.co.uk,
8. Breast Cancer Awareness Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion+, £29, Clinique, www.clinique.co.uk
9. V Coral Professional Styler, £129, GHD, www.ghdhair.com
10. Strength bracelet, £35, Stella and Dot, www.stelladot.co.uk
11. Darcey Spot small cosmetic bag, £15, Laura Ashley, www.lauraashley.com
12. Breast Cancer Campaign A6 day to page diary, £10.49, Letts, www.letts.co.uk,
13. Hairy Pom Pom jumper, £38, Warehouse, www.warehouse.co.uk,
14. Limited-edition Intral Redness Relief Soothing Serum, £53, Darphin, www.darphin.co.uk
15. Inner Strength candle, £35, Aromatherapy Associates, www.aromatherapyassociates.com