October is about pink. The month when companies put out cool pink stuff and donate a portion of the proceeds to breast cancer research. It isn't without controversy. Some companies donate little of the proceeds and it is sometimes unclear where the proceeds go. In other cases, cosmetics from the companies contain ingredients that may be linked to cancer.
As a result, I have seen suggestions that instead of buying pink ribbon products, your money would be better spent on direct donations. I don't disagree with that. With that said, October often brings some neat limited edition products that will be of interest and that many will want to buy. So I certainly plan to feature some items in October, with greater attention to those that donate a larger potion of the proceeds. But I would be remiss if I did not point out the criticisms. For more on that, see Think Before You Pink and this week's Time Magazine article: Pink Ribbon Promises .
So, on to some products. The following items donate 100% of the purchase price to cancer charities:
At Target, the Sonia Kashuk Pink Case Brush Set sends 100% of the proceeds to breast cancer research. I have previously discussed Sonia Kashuk brushes. The pink case sure is cute!
. Philosophy makes some really nice bath products, and this one is no different. 
Ebay Auctions for a Cure are Up!
The Comments for a Cure auctions have started!
My auction is for a large lot of new/never used bath and beauty products and samples, with 100% of the proceeds going to benefit The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation. You can view the original post about it here.
The Beauty Blog Network is also holding multiple auctions for some fabulous items donated by companies and public relations firms with all proceeds going to charity. Various network members are also running their own auctions, so there will be a number of great auctions out there to bid on to help raise money for cancer charities. For a look at the network auctions and for updates, visit the Comments For a Cure Auction Page.
Below is also a list of links to all of the EBay auctions:
Beauty and Fashion Tech auction for a variety of beauty products
All Laquered Up auction for a variety of nail products
Auction for a Sharon Bolton scented candle and perfume oil set
Auction for Nubar nail polish collections and manicure set
Auction for Zoya nail polish collections and gift goodie basket
Gigantic Beauty Goodie Bag Auction #1, featuring Bourjois Cosmetics
Gigantic Beauty Bag Auction #2, featuring DuWop Cosmetics
Gigantic Beauty Bag Auction #3, featuring Tarte Cosmetics
Gigantic Beauty Bag Auction #4, featuring a number of great items. Retail value over $1000!
I will post updates as additional auctions get listed!