L’Oréal Paris is offering the Color of Hope Cosmetics Bag, which includes key products from the Color of Hope Makeup Collection. With every purchase of the Color of Hope Cosmetics Bag, L’Oréal Paris will donate $5.00 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF). This universally flattering collection is yours only for $25.00 (plus shipping) at L’Oréal Paris retail stores while supplies last.

The L’Oréal Paris Color of Hope Makeup Collection is every bit as inspiring, on-trend and fashion-forward, as they are hopeful. Featuring products for eyes, lips and nails, the collection is based on the universally flattering shade of mauve …read more

In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month this November, Three Custom Color Specialists introduces TAI Lip Shine, a sheer burnished copper with flecks of bronze shimmer and lots of shine, which Trae personally created for Celebrity Hair Stylist Diane Da Costa and Diane’s clients of every skin tone.
They will be donating 20% of the proceeds of the sales of TAI Lip Shine to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) during the months of November and December. Funds will be used to support the ADA’s efforts in contributing to diabetes research, information, and advocacy.

This October, YSL Beauty is proud to support the search for the cure : 30% of the purchase of Golden Gloss N° 27 will be contributed to the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund.
The NBCCF works to end breast cancer by increasing federal funding for research, making sure all low income and uninsured women have access to care, and educating and empowering advocates to play an active role everywhere breast cancer decisions are made. Visit the official website: www.stopbreastcancer.org
With Golden Gloss, dress your lips in a pink veil of shimmering gold. The gloss forms a mirror-effect on the lips which sparkles …read more

I’m going to safely assume that 99.9% of you reading Makeup Minute are women. ;) With a woman being diagnosed with breast cancer every 3 minutes I am also going to assume that in some, way shape or form, breast cancer has affected either yourself or someone you know in your life. This is why awareness, early detection, prevention and most of all fund-raising are so important in the campaign against breast cancer.
This month I am am part of an initiative with the Total Beauty blog community to educate more women and collectively raise money for the Breast Cancer Research …read more

Makeup artists Trish McEvoy, Laura Mercier & Bobbi Brown each designed limited edition (as in June only!) Havaianas benefiting charity: water. I’ll be honest, I’ve admired Havaianas from afar, but don’t have any sitting here in my closet. At an afforadable $15 a pair– I totally think I will pick myself up the Laura Mercier pair!
Trish McEvoy wanted to bring to her sandal design the feeling of a walk on the beach—her favorite way to relax. “My colors this season brighten your complexion and call to mind the deep blues of the ocean, the pearlescent shades inside a seashell, and …read more

PeaceKeeper’s Paint Me Compassionate Lip Paint was recently included on a list of lipsticks that were tested for lead content. PeaceKeeper stands firmly behind its lipstick and confirms that all of its products are in full compliance with U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. Moreover, PeaceKeeper meets standards set by California’s Proposition 65, which is considered the strictest mass standard for lead in the nation. The FDA has issued a statement saying that it will investigate the claims being made by an advocacy group that certain lipsticks contain potentially dangerous levels of lead. According to …read more

(How perfect is their skin!? Seriously!)
My uber talented friend, Billy B , is currently traveling the states doing his American Beauty Tour; I’ve watched his blog as he appeals for people to apply to be a model at each of his tour stops (which people happily clammer for). So imagine his surprise when he gets a call at midnight from the Production Assistant from American Idol claiming that Paula Abdul wants to be his model for his Atlanta event. Was he speechless…yes–and I think he still is (and my gawd, I would be too–I love Paula!)
Paula Abdul flew into Atlanta …read more

Clear the runway–Maureen Kelly & Scott Vincent Borba have done it again: they’ve created lipstick that’s actually good for you! Similar to tarte’s Inside Out glosses, tarte’s long-lasting lipstick beautifies you on the outside, while BORBA’s age-defying nutraceutical blend beautifies you on the inside. This is the first-ever lipstick that will nourish, moisturize and rejuvenate lips while helping to protect against environmental attack.
inside out vitamin-infused lipstick and core include:
- Preservative-free and paraben-free
- Grape seed extract & Vitamin C help accelerate production of natural elastin, protecting skin against free-radical damage & restore skin’s clarity
- Chamomile extract soothes skin and helps to …read more

PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics launches its fifth specialty lip gloss called Eternal Equity Gloss. PeaceKeeper will donate $1.00 from the sale of each Eternal Equity Gloss to the Poverty Reduction Initiative, a program lead by former Senator Mechai of Thailand’s National Assembly and other pro-active micro-finance projects to help fund an economic option for Thai women who live on less than a dollar a day.
What does eternal equity look like? Eternal Equity means that women everywhere have equal access to food, education and freedom from oppression. Inspired by this idea, PeaceKeeper’s Eternal Equity Gloss is a shade of pale rose …read more

This is one auction you will not want to miss! Not only is it for a great cause; 100% of the proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society, but there are 3 auctions chock full of some awesome beauty goodies!
Auction goes live on June 10th at 12pm PST, so the links on our ebay page don’t work until then. However, check out the awesome list of products in each auction!
Goodie Bag #1:
58 items total / starting bid: $100
item product highlights:
1 Pure Pashmina Black Shawl
Tarte Cosmetics Collection (18 items)
Kenzo Perfume Set (3)
China Glaze Nail Polishes & Treatment Products (6)
Zoya Gift Bag (8)
Goodie …read more