In the UAE, the tallest building in the world lit up pink recently to encourage women to have regular mammograms for the early detection of breast cancer. Similarly Dubai’s Burj Al Arab can be seen sporting the famous ribbon logo, reminding women to put their health first and work together towards finding the best treatment and eventually a cure for the disease, which claims the lives of 30 per cent of women in the region. It is also a fact that one in 10 Arab girls born today are predicted to be diagnosed with the disease in later life.
Here are eight beauty must-haves to raise awareness:
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CREME DE LA MER – The Breast Cancer Awareness Lip Balm
If there were ever a time to justify buying an expensive lip balm, it’s now. Part of the purchase price will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
ESTÉE LAUDER – Pink Perfection Lip, Eye & Face Palette
This includes eyeshadows, blush and lipstick. For every purchase of the Pink Perfection colour collection, Estée Lauder will donate 100 per cent of the suggested retail price to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation from now until June 2017.
LE METIER DE BEAUTE – Faces of Beauty Kaleidoscope
This kit includes every eyeshadow you need for autumn, from olive to sable. It comes stacked in this pretty compact palette and 30 per cent of sales go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
CLINIQUE – Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion +
The cult-classic hydrator has been dressed up with a detachable key ring. Part of each sale is donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
BOBBI BROWN COSMETICS – Art Stick Duo
Choose from a soft neutral or bright pink matte finish. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation will receive a donation from every purchase.
DONNA KARAN LIQUID CASHMERE BLUSH EAU DE PARFUM
The jasmine-laced scent gets the pink-ribbon treatment this month, with 25 per cent of sales going to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
OPI – Nail Polish
Salons stocking OPI nail polish are helping raise awareness with a pink and white ribbon manicure. The ‘Bubble Bath Pink’ and ‘Alpine Snow White’ are available for purchase at AED 49 each at Sephora and Wojooh.
SENSASIA – Bali Chic Massage
SensAsia has come up with a bespoke treatment named Bali Chic to raise money for Friends of Cancer Patients – a charity under the patronage of her highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi. 10 per cent of profits go to charity.
