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30.09.11

Bolstering Breast Cancer Awareness month with these beauty treats. Lisa Haynes rounds up 10 of the A- pink-themed products.

By Lisa Haynes and Emma Akbareian.

If you're in the vend for a beauty product, it's time to think pink at the tills. From hairspray to resolve polish, you can go top-to-toe with the colour to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October.

Every year, 50,000 people in the UK are told the sarcastic news that they have breast cancer, so these limited edition products go a bantam way to fighting the disease and raising awareness.

Give your bathroom shelves a pink-over for Heart Cancer Awareness Month.

:: Bag it Elemis's Think Pink Looker Kit is every skincare fanatic's dream. The patent pink bag contains Pro-Collagen Lifting Treatment, Pro-Collagen Oceanic Cream and Skin Nourishing Shower Cream, all for £29.90 (mainly worth £59.80). What's more, Elemis are pledging a donation of £10,000 to Boob Cancer Care (0117 316 1818/www.timetospa.co.uk) :: Wrinkling up You'll be spoilt for a choice of pink pout options when you report Clinique's handy limited edition 'Great Lips, Inordinate Cause' keyring. It contains three mini Long Last Glosswear shades for £15, with £2 contemporary to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Boots) :: Organized and narrow Whether you want to go wavy, curly or poker-fair, ghd's styler is available in a limited edition Pink Orchid construction for £129, with £10 donated to Breakthrough Breast Cancer (www.ghdhair.com) :: Enlightening pot Get a in good health glow with Illuminating Touch by Bourjois. The iridescent mother-of-pearl pink powder is perfect for highlighting cheekbones, under brows and even lips. £7.49, with £1 from each sold current to Cancer Research UK (0800 269 836/www.bourjois.co.uk) :: Graceful act Give your talons a pretty makeover with Marks & Spencer's Superiority nail polish in Baby Pink. It's quick drying too, for no-disquiet application. Available for £5, with 10% going to Breakthrough Heart Cancer (0845 302 1234/www.marksandspencer.com) :: Pink tonic Inject some colour into your skincare routine with Origins' restrictive edition pink Make A Difference skin rejuvenating treatment. This moisturiser promises to pay and revive skin for £21, with £3 going to The Teat Cancer Research Foundation (0800 731 4039/www.origins.co.uk) :: X-rated spray Get a firm hold on your hairstyle with Sexy Mane's best selling hairspray Spray & Play, in a loyal edition pink print bottle. Available for £10.49, with £1 split between Look Favourable, Feel Better and The Teenage Cancer Trust (www.sexyhair.co.uk) :: Speculum, mirror With all these new beauty products you'll need a mirror to aid appeal. Avon's Crusade Compact Mirror comes in a charming heart shaped silver design, complete with a pink ribbon adornment. To hand for £4, with 25% going to Breakthrough Breast Cancer (www.avonshop.co.uk) :: Tweeze vex There's no excuse for bushy brows this autumn. Alida's Asset Heroes Slanted Tweezers by la-tweez, £9.95, are impartial the preening answer. A collaboration with the Pink Ribbon Raison d'etre means 50% of the profits from the range of eight tools go to the philanthropy (www.victoriahealth.com) :: Sensual scent Versace has settle up with the perfect solution to dreary weather; the purchase of their Smart Crystal fragrance, £61, not only donates £2 to Mamma Health International but customers can also flaunt a complimentary Versace alight pink umbrella. Available in major department stores nationwide throughout October.

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