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BEAUTYPICKS By Lisa Maiorana

GIVE HER Throughout September and October, several beauty and fashion companies offer fan-favorite limited edition items that display a pink ribbon – the symbol for femininity, strength and breast cancer. A portion of proceeds from these products will go to charities and research foundations that help search for a cure for breast cancer.

…glowThanks to medicine and a change in diet, skin can get parched and flaky, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Thankfully, Clinique’s Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ infuses skin with double the moisturizing power needed to heal dry skin. Bonus: get a Clinique Breast Cancer Awareness key chain free with purchase. Ten dollars of each bottle sold will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). $38 at Clinique.com

…feel strongYoga is a great way to release tension in the body and find peace of mind, so join a class and take the Forever Pink Yoga mat with you. The lightweight, durable mat comes with a sticky, non-slip surface that is free of harmful phthalates. One dollar from each sale will go to BCRF. $21.98 at Amazon.com

…smell amazingThe new fragrance by Coach, Poppy Wildflower, is an edgy blend of florals that are both elegant and modern to celebrate a woman’s journey through life. Twenty percent of each sale will go to BCRF. $68 for 1.7 fl. oz. exclusively at Ulta.com

…feel like a ladyLayer on two coats of this non-toxic, water-based nail polish in the color Brave. Tested safe for those fighting breast cancer, Acquarella by CureDiva has created a limited edition bottle that is ideal for the perfect mani/pedi combo. One dollar from each polish purchase will go to Breastcancer.org. $17 at CureDiva.com

…be fashionableColorful and chic, this water-resistant wristlet by Hayden Reis is the perfect keepsake holder for all your valuables at the gym, beach, or while running errands around town. Twenty-five percent of proceeds will go to Breast Cancer Charities of America. $32 at HaydenReis.com

…feel refreshedWhen the days of chemotherapy are to blame or you just need a quick pick-me-up, dust Bumble and Bumble prêt-à-powder all over your scalp. The lightweight powder absorbs oils quickly and leaves you with a fresh scent. FIve dollars from each purchase sold through the month of October will go to BCRF. $26 at Sephora.com

…feel encouragedHaving a positive motto or words to go by increases your brain’s positive energy, attracting more positive energy to come your way. This one-of-a-kind ID bracelet designed by three-time Gold Medal Olympic Volleyball Champion Misty May-Treanor not only does just that. It also helps keep those wearing it safe with its medical condition engraveable tag. One hundred percent of the profits will be donated to BreastCancer.org. $39.95 at HopePaige.com

…dazzleWhether you’re sitting at home relaxing or ready to go on a date, give your lips some glitz with the Be Legendary lip gloss by Smashbox. The limited-edition shade was created exclusively to support the BCRF, with five dollars from each purchase going directly to the charity. $20 at Smashbox.com

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