CHARITY
Free Mascara to City of Hope Cancer Patients
I’m such a sales skeptic, so when a company declares itself to be “Luxury with a Conscience,” I say “prove it.” Well, Josie Maran must have heard me, because homegirl clearly put her money where her mouth…um, eyelashes are.
Josie Maran GOGO Mascara, $22
This fall, the eco-concious model-turned-business woman has teamed up with cancer care center City of Hope to launch the heartwarming Get One Give One (GOGO) campaign. For every GOGO Natural Volume Argan Mascara ($22) purchased, the lovely Miss Maran will have her company donate one mascara to a cancer patient or survivor associated with the hospital. After the first 5,000 mascaras are donated, Josie Maran will continue to donate $1 from the sale of each GOGO mascara to the City of Hope’s research, treatment and education of women’s cancers.
Laura Mercier’s Flawless Beauty Campaign
Laura Mercier wants to know your definition of “flawless” beauty.
The beauty brand has launched a “What is Flawless” campaign to challenge conventional thoughts on this topic.
E.L.F. is giving $620 gift bags for $20 to charity
Here’s a great cause: e.l.f. cosmetics is giving away a limited edition Beauty Boost Kit worth $620 for only $20 and 100% of proceeds will be going to Bottomless Closet, a charity focusing on equipping women with clothing who can’t afford them to assist with job interviews and employment.
The bag includes e.l.f. beauty products, an American Laser Body Contouring Treatment (as seen on Keeping Up With The Kardashian’s), a Neocutis Journee Bio-Restorative Day Cream and Golden Bangles from Shopthelook.net, plus great beauty tips and tricks.
Padma Lakshmi the new face for Dial Nutriskin
Model and host of Bravo’s Top Chef, Padma Lakshmi, has partnered with Dial NutriSkin to benefit a cause that hits a personal chord with her – endometriosis, a condition which Lakshmi herself has struggled with for years.
Padma Lakshmi for Dial NutriSkin
“As a model, I understand the importance of looking good on camera, which is why I indulge in healthy beauty treats with nourishing ingredients such as Dial NutriSkin Body Wash,” says Padma. “However, I realize that beauty is not skin deep and that giving back is what truly makes me feel beautiful. This is why I am working with Dial to raise money for my charity—an organization that supports women affected by endometriosis.”
Clark’s Botanicals Founder’s inspiring story
Francesco Clark, founder of Clark's Botanicals
Francesco Clark, the founder of skincare line, Clark’s Botanicals, shares his inspiring story with The Wall Street Journal of how he began his successful $8 million company after suffering an injury that left his body mostly paralyzed:
“In 2002, he suffered a severe spinal-cord injury from a pool diving accident that left him without the ability to feel or move 98% of his body. As a result, Mr. Clark’s skin became unresponsive to temperature. He stopped sweating, and the condition of his skin deteriorated. After trying dozens of skincare products, both over-the-counter and prescription, Mr. Clark took matters into his own hands.”
Celebrating Lipstick Queen’s Fired Up! Gloss
Any Lipstick Queen fans?
Poppy, the brilliant woman behind the brand who is every bit as charming in real life as you’d think, was out at Castor & Pollux boutique in the West Village last night to celebrate her brand new sheer fire engine-red gloss, Fired Up!
The launch party wasn’t only to celebrate a new product — it was one promoting a great cause as well. For this gloss in particular, Poppy partnered up with Count Me In, a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance and business consulting services to woman-owned businesses. Buy the gloss for $14, and 100% of the profits go straight to Count Me In. A beautiful gloss developed by the expert on red lips that benefits a great cause = no brainer.
