6 Pink Ribbon Products To Purchase During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Every day, nine New Zealand women are diagnosed with breast cancer.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer for Kiwi women, and the third most common cancer overall.

Staggeringly, a survey conducted by Colmar Brunton reveal that 1 in 6 Kiwi women never check their breasts for changes, with "not knowing how" cited as the number one reason why women under 45 don't self-check. 37 per cent of women under 45 were unsure of what to look for when self-checking, compared to only 8 per cent of women aged 45 and over. 12 per cent of women under 45 could correctly name all the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Can you? Check out the infographic here.

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month in New Zealand, with a number of nationwide initiatives aiming to help change these statistics by educating women around the country about breast cancer. This includes the likes of the ever-popular Pink Ribbon Walk, with three events taking place in Christchurch on October 17, Wellington on November 7 and Auckland on November 14. For more information and to register, visit Pinkribbonwalk.co.nz.

Otherwise, use your purchasing power to help raise vital funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand.

We've rounded up our picks of limited-edition pink ribbon products, a portion of the sale of which goes toward funding life-saving research and supporting those facing breast cancer in New Zealand.

REVITALASH

As part of its ongoing support of breast cancer initiatives, Revitalash Cosmetics is turning pink this October for its Global Giving Pink October Campaign, during which it will donate USD$2 from every pink product sold worldwide to various breast cancer charities.

This includes the Pink Revitalash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner, from $129, and Pink Revitabrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner, $159.

In addition, for every pink product sold in New Zealand during October, Revitalash New Zealand will donate a month's supply of Revitalash or Revitabrow locally to the Look Good Feel Better Trust.

Product donations aside, Revitalash New Zealand has released a limited-edition pink fundraising jumper, $89, emblazoned with its "Eternally Pink" logo.

The fundraising jumpers are available in either a full-length crew or crop style in sizes XS-XL, and 100 per cent of the profits from the sale of each jumper will be donated to the Pinc & Steel Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation, which supports people affected by cancer throughout their road to recovery. Visit Revitalash.co.nz for more information.

ESTEE LAUDER 

To support this year's Estee Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, the brand has released two limited edition products to support the cause.

Estee Lauder's Limited Edition Pink Ribbon Advanced Night Repair, $190, sees the iconic brown bottle reimagined in a metallic pink hue and comes with a collectible pink ribbon bracelet. while the Limited Edition Pink Ribbon Lip Kit, $128, which includes three full-sized Pure Colour Envy lip products housed in a pink ribbon saddle bag.

20 per cent of the retail price from the sale of products from Estee Lauder's limited edition pink ribbon range goes to the Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand. Available from selected department stores, or see Farmers.co.nz.

JANE IREDALE

Equal parts uplifting and refreshing is Jane Iredale's Smell The Roses Hydration Spray, $59. Key ingredients include rose Damascena flower water helps to reduce inflammation and redness, while rose Damascena flower extracts and oil offer myriad skin-loving benefits.

The limited-edition release times in with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and 100 per cent of the profits from every unit sold helps to support women undergoing breast cancer treatment through charitable organisation Look Good Feel Better.

Spritz on over makeup to set foundation, or use to wet makeup brushes to create precise lines with dry products such as eyeshadow. See Janeiredale.com.

CLINIQUE

In previous years, bottles of Clinique's best-selling Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion, from $69, have undergone a pretty pink transformation, but Covid-19 put a stop to making a decorated product available this year.

Instead, the brand has committed to donating $10 from the sale of each bottle of Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion during October (to a maximum donation amount of $6,000).

This offer includes either of the 125ml or 200ml sizes. Available from selected department stores, or see Farmers.co.nz.

REVITALASH

As part of its ongoing support of breast cancer initiatives, Revitalash Cosmetics is turning pink this October for its Global Giving Pink October Campaign, during which it will donate USD$2 from every pink product sold worldwide to various breast cancer charities.

This includes the Pink Revitalash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner, from $129, and Pink Revitabrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner, $159.

In addition, for every pink product sold in New Zealand during October, Revitalash New Zealand will donate a month's supply of Revitalash or Revitabrow locally to the Look Good Feel Better Trust.

Product donations aside, Revitalash New Zealand has released a limited-edition pink fundraising jumper, $89, emblazoned with its "Eternally Pink" logo.

The fundraising jumpers are available in either a full-length crew or crop style in sizes XS-XL, and 100 per cent of the profits from the sale of each jumper will be donated to the Pinc & Steel Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation, which supports people affected by cancer throughout their road to recovery. Visit Revitalash.co.nz for more information.

YULIP 

For the month of October, clean K-beauty brand Yulip is donating 50 per cent of the profit from the sale of its range of natural, cruelty- and toxin-free lipsticks and vegan lip balms.

In order to boost sales (therefore driving donations) Yulip is also offering a special price on its pink lipstick shades and tinted lip balm (Bunong, Superstar, My Jam, Sunset Pink and Lip Almighty Bunong) during the month, along with Pink Duo Sets containing two pink lipsticks for a discounted price.

BIOTULIN

Remember when supermodel Heidi Klum nicknamed her bosoms Hans & Franz? Biotulin does, which is why they've named their new Clevage Smoothing Lotion in their honour.

Throughout October, distributor Aesthetikonzept will donating and matching $2 from each sale of Biotulin Hans & Franz Cleavage Smoothing Lotion, $129, to the Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand on behalf of Biotulin Australia and New Zealand.

Formulated to target stubbon cleavage lines, the citrus-scented lotion acts a reminder to check their breasts for cancer-related changes. Available from Aesthetikonzept.com and Biotulin.co.nz.