Sonia Kashuk Curl for a Cause Eyelash Curler

They say you should always curl your lashes before applying mascara for doe eyed, fabulous fringe. I must admit that I hardly ever curl my lashes...but I probably would if I had this eyelash curler in my makeup kit.

Breast cancer survivor and professional makeup artist Sonia Kashuk and Target are joining forces to support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. With 15% of the purchase price of the Curl for a Cause Eyelash Curler ($9.99) going to support BCRF’s mission to prevent and find a cure in our lifetime, it’s one more beautiful way to fight the fight against breast cancer.

This item is available online and in Target stores.

Three Custom Color Be Bright Pink Lip Gloss

This October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Three Custom Color introduces Be Bright Pink Lip Gloss, an exclusive shade created to support Bright Pink, a national non-profit organization that provides education and support to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. 20% of sales generated by the purchase of Be Bright Pink Lip Gloss will be donated to support Bright Pink’s mission to help women proactively take control of their health via education, support and community development for those at risk.

Be Bright Pink Lip Gloss is a sheer carnation pink with a silver satin finish, designed to flatter all skin tones. As they never discontinue, Three Custom Color will proudly continue to donate a portion of the sales of Be Bright Pink Lip Gloss to Bright Pink for years to come.

Tarte: Think Pink and Go Green

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Tarte Cosmetics will donate 20% of proceeds from their Think Pink Natural Collection to the Young Survival Coalition, a support network for women under 40 living with breast cancer.

When you shop the Think Pink Natural Collection and spend more than $40, you'll receive this Pink Go Dutch Clutch! Enter promo code PinkOct9 at checkout.

Total Beauty Total Cure Giveaway

Well hello, my pretties. Today, it’s Spoiled Pretty’s turn at bat to host a Total Beauty – Total Cure giveaway. Brace yourself…this one is going to blow your mind!


One reader will receive a $250 certificate to spend at benefitcosmetics.com! Lauded as one of the most innovative brands in beauty, Benefit is constantly creating fresh new products to solve your everyday (and every night!) dilemmas. With products such as Dr. Feelgood, Talk To The Tan, You Clean Up Nice Face Wash, and Lemon-Aid, Benefit has made a name for itself by creating high-quality cosmetics that offer solutions with a sense of humor.


Another lucky reader will win Clarisonic’s Yours & Mine Set ($350 value), which includes:

* Graphite Gray Cordless Clarisonic
* Pink Cordless Clarisonic
* 2 Charging cradles: 1 graphite gray and 1 pink
* 2 brush heads: 1 normal and 1 sensitive
* 2 of each: 1 oz. trial sizes of the Refreshing Gel Cleanser, Gentle Hydro Cleanser, and Nourishing Care Cleanser

The sonic frequency moves Clarisonic's soft, gentle brush back and forth across the skin at more than 300 times per second. The sonic micro-massage clears your pores, loosening dirt and oil. And Clarisonic reduces dry skin patches, oily areas, and blemishes and removes six times more makeup than traditional cleansing. Some things are too good to share, but with Clarisonic Yours & Mine, you don’t have to. Enjoy smoother, softer and clearer skin – and share it with someone you love.


Last, but certainly not least, a final winner will receive Hype's “Gaby” North South Tote in ultraberry pink (suggested retail of $350). A fashion-forward and contemporary brand, Hype speaks to the fun, sophisticated and stylish woman. With a large selection of handbag styles, quality materials and vivid colors options, Hype has a handbag to tickle every woman’s fancy.

To enter this amazing giveaway, send an email to spoiledprettycontests@gmail.com. Be sure to include:

* Your full name
* Your mailing address
* A breast cancer fact you’ve learned by visiting the Total Beauty – Total Cure MySpace or Facebook pages

And be sure to indicate your prize preference. For example:

1) Benefit gift certificate
2) Clarisonic Yours & Mine
3) Hype handbag

The subject line should read "Total Beauty – Total Cure Giveaway." This contest only lasts 24 hours and will end tonight (October 20, 2008) at midnight (EST). Three winners will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Tuesday, October 21st, I'll announce the winners' names. Please, only one entry per person; duplicate entries will not increase your of winning. Contest is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

Aveda Comes In Handy

Step away from the Aveda Hand Relief and keep your hands where I can see 'em.

That's what I would tell my co-workers if I weren't the benevolent beauty blogger that I am. Instead - every morning when I get into work - I remove the hand cream from my purse, sit it on my desk and wait for the steady stream of colleagues to make their way into my office. I'm all about the peeps, so I encourage and enjoy when mi amigas partake of the moisture partay.

Aveda Hand Relief is an incredibly rich, but never greasy moisturizer that hydrates even the most parched hands. Plant emollients, humectants, exfoliating fruit acids and anti-oxidants soothe and diminish the signs of aging. And the citrusy scent smells refreshing and clean without verging on cloying.

For the month of October, the limited-edition Hand Relief comes in a 5oz tube and features a pink ribbon design...and $4 from every purchase benefits The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Available now in Aveda salons, spas, stores and at aveda.com.

Total Beauty - Total Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

Every three minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. This staggering statistic resonated deeply with the members of the Total Beauty blog community, many of whom have been personally touched by the disease. So in the spirit of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Total Beauty blog community is hosting a month-long initiative that integrates breast cancer awareness, fundraising to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Fund (BCRF) and beauty giveaways to engage women in the quest for the cure.

Total Beauty - Total Cure is dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of prevention and early detection, and arming women with the knowledge they need to take control of their health, bringing us one step closer to a world without breast cancer.

Breast cancer information, screening guidelines, other resources will be integrated throughout the campaign. And each participating blogger has pledged to raise funds for BCRF.

As the campaign chair, you know I had to throw a giveaway or two - or 43! - into the mix. So participating blogs will engage readers through daily giveaways (valued at more than $250!) that require entrants to answer breast cancer trivia, making the contests both educational and fun. Giveaway sponsors include Anastasia Beverly Hills, Benefit, Bourjois, Cargo, Clarisonic, Freeze 24-7, Goody, Jaqua, Jurlique, L'Oreal Paris, NARS, Peter Thomas Roth, Stila and Three Custom Color.

Today, The Beauty Bunny is giving away a CHI Flat Iron, T3 Featherweight Hair Dryer, Moroccanoil Treatment, and CHI Silk Infusion. This contest, sponsored by beautychoice.com is valued at $285! Who says charity can’t be a little self-indulgent?

Giveaways will also be hosted on Total Beauty - Total Cure pages on Facebook and MySpace; throughout the month of October, all visitors who become a "friend/fan" of the pages will be entered in drawings to win a bounty of beauty products from Napoleon Perdis and Tarte.

For more information about Total Beauty - Total Cure, click here. If you are interested in making a monetary contribution, we ask that you visit www.bcrf.org

Pretty In Pink

I was just surfing one of my favorite blogs (BellaSugar) and read about the sweetest deal happening this month.

It's called Pretty in Pink, and it gives you the chance to save up to 90% on spa and salon services. All month long, spas and salons across the country will offer $31 treatments to raise awareness and money for the Y-Me National Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation. So you can get laser hair removal, mesotherapy, IPL, microdermabrasion, haircuts, pedicures and more for just $31 each. To see what's available near you, check out this complete list.

If you decide to spend your $31 on a haircut, I recommend against the Duckie 'do (right).

Bravo, Bella...thanks for the tip!

Couture For The Cure

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dior will donate 20% of the sales from its limited edition Couture Palette - which features a bronzer and two lip glosses - to the American Cancer Society. The palette is available at Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. So go ahead, make a puchase with purpose.

As a staff member and volunteer with the American Cancer Society, I am proud to report that the largest private, not-for-profit source of funding for cancer research is involved in the fight against breast cancer in many areas. Since 1972, the Society has awarded approximately $322.7 million to breast cancer research grants. Society-funded research has also led to the development of lifesaving breast cancer drugs such as Tamoxifen and Herceptin, as well as discovery of the breast cancer gene.

Here are some ways that you can get involved in the fight against breast cancer:

*Walk and raise money to help us continue to make strides against breast cancer – sign up for your local Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk. Since 1993, more than 3.5 million walkers have raised more than $230 million through Making Strides events to support the American Cancer Society’s efforts to eliminate breast cancer. For more information, visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline.

*Become an advocate for women who cannot afford to be screened or treated for breast cancer – join the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the sister advocacy organization of the American Cancer Society, to advocate for all women to have access to mammograms and follow-up care. Visit www.acscan.org/makingstrides today to send a message to your member of Congress asking them to support the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. After all, financial status should never determine whether someone survives cancer.

*Get a free email mammogram reminder, and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Sign up here. You can also call the American Cancer Society for a free breast cancer information packet at 1.800.ACS.2345.

*Learn more about breast cancer, early detection, treatment options and how you can take control of your breast health at www.cancer.org/breastcancer.