Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Lotions, Potions, & Pick-Me-Ups when You Undergoing Cancer

By Laura Medina

Estee Lauder saw thousands of women, at first, suffering in isolation from breast cancer.  The more she investigated, she realized that men, too, suffered from it in further isolation.

As a makeup and skincare maven, she knew their potions and lotions and cosmetics are not magic bullets to kill cancer.  Still, she knew a just portion from her huge profits is enough to fund research to manage and find a cure for it and educate people about the illness and how to detect it for prevention and awareness.  Estee knew that her existing and evolving lineup of products of creams and lotions can ease the discomfort of dry and sensitive skin suffering from chemotherapy treatments.  Her makeup can boost someone's self-esteem. 

Most importantly, she lifted that veil of shame and made cancer patients and survivors more welcomed in society while increasing awareness of one's health.

In honor of Estee's 20th Anniversary of her Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, here are a line-up of her most popular products where a portion of the proceeds goes directly into Breast awareness, research, and education.

Sure, the following products are not cure-alls, not magic bullets; but they ease the pain and make every minute and everyday more comfortable.  What's really great, a portion of the proceeds goes back into research and education to make life a little better day by day.






For someone whose skin is a wreck from the medications and the chemotherapy and the illness, itself,  this wide array of skincare products offer a little of something to ease and tackle the side effects.

ESTÉE LAUDER Perfectionist CP+R with Pink Ribbon Keychain and DARPHIN HYDRASKIN Intensive Skin-Hydrating Serum are both light-weight serums that easily quench thirsty, sensitive skin.  Their little, extra-something of advanced skincare technology and botanicals and antioxidants refreshes tired skin, imparts a refreshing radiance. 

While Perfectionist CP+R's CPR-75 Technology bump up collagen, laminin and fibronectin production (it was meant to tackle wrinkles), Darphin Hydraskin Serum may feel like a fly-weight but it's a potent powerhouse of botanicals and antioxidants that maximize water replenishment while enhancing skin’s natural ability to retain moisture.

All without the discomforting heavy layer of wax and grease sitting on top of the skin.  Once soaked in, these serums allow your skin to breathe...with an extra glow.  Now, these are the friends with benefits.

ESTÉE LAUDER Perfectionist CP+R with Pink Ribbon Keychain will donate 20% of the suggested retail price from every sale of Perfectionist CP+R with Pink Ribbon Keychain to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.

 DARPHIN HYDRASKIN Intensive Skin-Hydrating Serum will donate $10.00 from every sale of Hydraskin Intensive Skin-Hydrating Serum to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.


The cult classic, Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, may be the standard, reliable basic.  But it is so basic and still feather-light, that it makes a great base to add on antioxidant/vitamin and protein serums to boost it up and adjust to whatever your changing skin needs.  Plus, this lotion classic is found almost everywhere, easy to obtain and easy to customize.  $10.00 from every sale of this limited-edition Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion benefits The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® while supplies last, from September 15th to November 15th, 2012.

For when your skin is really fried, AVEDA Hand Relief™ is an incredibly rich moisture therapy soothing dry hands, leaving them noticeably softer and smoother. The hydrating plant-derived emollients, humectants, exfoliating fruit acids as well as antioxidants, including vitamins A and E, help diminish signs of aging and provide optimal relief.  $4.00 of the purchase price supports cruelty-free research
through The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®, with a maximum donation of $270,000.


Thanks to Breast Cancer Awareness, it brought awareness to skin cancer and the importance of sun protection, especially towards men.

Whether your skin is fried from chemo or your sun is blistering because you fried yourself under the sun,
LAB SERIES SKINCARE FOR MEN Daily Moisture Defense Lotion SPF 15 is light weight enough that your skin can instantly drink it in without the tackiness of traditional sunscreen (which irritates most folks).  While your thirsty skin drinks it in, this sunscreen infuses the dermal with antioxidants,  hydrates and protect skin from UVA/UVB rays, smoke and pollution. Doing all that, it minimizes signs of aging, smooths fine lines, and improves overall skin texture. It is formulated for all sort of skin types: normal, dry or oily.

Lab Series Skincare for Men will donate 20% of the suggested retail price from the sale of each Daily Moisture Defense Lotion SPF 15 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.



After enduring the meds and the chemo, it never hurts to perk up your mood.  Especially, now that you built your skincare foundation of collagen, antioxidants, and proteins to comfort your skin, a little bit of color to brighten your day and night never hurts anyone.

"When you feel good about yourself there’s no limit to what you can do – and that’s pretty powerful." – Bobbi Brown

Her BOBBI BROWN Pink Peony Set Illuminating Bronzing Powder & Mini Face Blender Brush makes for one great all-around blush and bronzer.  It's pink enough to give you rosy radiant cheeks yet it is bronzy enough to make it a simple but great eyeshadow.

This year, in memory of Evelyn Lauder and her profound legacy and devotion to The Breast
Cancer Research Foundation®, Bobbi Brown offers this limited-edition set featuring a Pink
Peony Illuminating Bronzer and Mini Face Blender Brush.  
Bobbi Brown will donate $10.00 from the sale of this limited-edition set to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.

ESTÉE LAUDER Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley Dream Lip Duo Collection is a sexy and compassionate set in a chic and urbane, hot pink, faux snakeskin clutch, good enough for a night out.

Pure Color Gloss in Pink Innocence, chosen by Elizabeth Hurley, is a comforting balm and gloss with a yummy chocolate fragrance to it.

Pure Color Lipstick in Candy, a shade chosen by Evelyn Lauder, is pearly pink classic that goes well with any outfit.  

Remember, these makeup are pick-me-ups.  Once you recovered, ESTÉE LAUDER Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley Dream Lip Collection clutch is roomy enough for your pinky BOBBI BROWN Pink Peony Set Illuminating Bronzing Powder & Mini Face Blender Brush, the Pure Color Lipstick in Candy, and Pure Color Gloss in Pink Innocence, a card, some cash, and an I.D. for a night out on the town.

ESTÉE LAUDER Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley Dream Lip Collection donates 20% of the retail price to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Have you noticed that there are touches of blue with the Pink Ribbon emblem charms?  It is to remind people that men get breast cancer too.  In fact, the headlining Pink Ribbon Pin with a blue gem represents the 1% of men or the 2,000 men who are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.

Don't you know that Richard Roundree, a.k.a. "Shaft" is a male breast cancer survivor who underwent a double mastectomy and chemotherapy?  He is currently an Ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Which means Breast Cancer Awareness doesn't stop with the females, nor does it disappears towards the end of October. 

It continues into next month, "Movember," November for Men's Health Care Month, continue to see more skincare and style updates for the guys soon...

  



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