Beauty Maverick

Kids: For Sale Now on a Corner Near You

Known as much for their pioneering of human rights and environmental issues as their beauty products, The Body Shop’s latest campaign aims to help stop the sex trafficking of children and young people. Every year an estimated 1.8 million child victims are trafficked for sexual exploitation or cheap labor. I only recently learned of this shocking fact at a documentary screening hosted by the Body Shop of Playground. 

A pervasive epidemic worldwide, the commercial child sex industry is thriving— human trafficking is the third largest and fastest growing criminal industry in the world (after drugs and guns) but with awareness and support, this horrific trade can be stopped. The Body Shop will donate 60% of your purchase of Soft Hands Kind Heart Hand Cream to ECPAT to help stop sex trafficking of children and young people around the world.

For further information on this issue and how you can help, visit TheBodyShop.com/Stop. We hope you'll get involved in this worthy cause— the future of the future is in your well moisturized hands.

— Claire

NARS (Safer) Multiple Orgasm

Whether you're looking to start a conversation with a loved one or simply share a giggle with girlfriends, this new holiday gift set from NARS is sure to peak interest.

Safer Multiple Orgasm is a limited-edition kit that comes complete with The Multiple in Orgasm (for eyes, cheeks, and lips), as well as two discreetly packaged condoms for when they're craving the real thing. 

In addition, NARS will donate a portion of the proceeds from each set sold to amfAR (The American Foundation for AIDS Research) programs to promote safe sex education initiatives worldwide.

So now that naughty and nice are one and the same, we say...

Bring on the mistletoe.

Retailer: Sephora.com
Cost: $37.00

NARS Limited-Edition J. Mendel Mini Lipstick Palette

What better way to dress your kisser than with a gorgeous new palette of colors, compliments of J. Mendel and NARS?

Not only does this set of six shades ensure you'll look amazing this season, it also gives others the chance to look their best too.

These lovely little Palettes support Operation Smile, a worldwide children's charity whose network of global volunteers repair facial deformities in kids and young adults. 

But, only 5,000 Palettes have been produced- so be sure to get yours soon!

Retailer: NeimanMarcus.com
Cost: $65.00

Gloss for Good

If you're itching to add a new gloss to your collection this season, give Benefit's Big Magic Lip Gloss a try- you won't be disappointed. Available in two universally flattering shades, this apricot-lychee scented gloss not only dresses your kisser beautifully, it also helps support a wonderful cause.

All net proceed of Benefit's Big Magic Lip Gloss are donated to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the nation's leading youth mentoring program. For only $14.00, how can you resist?

Retailer: Amazon.com
Cost: $14.00

Animal Love

These gorgeous Palettes for PETA by Smashbox ('Earth Mother' pictured) are 100% vegan and support cruelty-free, kind living for animals through the PETA organization. If that's not enough, there's also an adorable little bunny embossed on the far right shadow in each palette!

Retailer: Sephora
Cost: $34.00

Kiss it Better

Cargo's PlantLove Botanical Lipsticks are not only made from completely eco-friendly, renewable resources but they're also donating two dollars from the sale of each shade to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Also for the celebaholics out there, five of the twelve lovely shades were designed by celebrities including Lindsay Lohan and Evangeline Lilly.

Retailer: Sephora
Cost: $20.00

Scent of a Woman

Fragrance layering has become all the rage so why not add a Touch of Pink to your fragrance wardrobe and help an important cause?

This youthful, uplifting fragrance from Lacoste is a perfect summer scent with notes of coriander, blood orange, vanilla, and jasmine blended together brilliantly.

A percentage of each sale of this product will be donated to the Young Survivors Coalition which is an organization that lends help and support to young women with Breast Cancer.

Retailer: Sephora.com
Cost: $52.00- $65.00

Have Your Cake & Eat It Too

Feeling a bit guilty for that new pair of Prada pumps you just bought? Perhaps it's that dinner at Nobu you treated yourself to last week with the girls? Well now you can indulge yourself without an ounce of guilt.

Philosophy just introduced this delicious (and 100% calorie-free) treat that excites your senses and soothes your soul.

When purchased from Philosophy.com, 100% of the net profits from the Carrot Cake 3-in-1 Shampoo, Shower Gel, & Bubble Bath benefit ChildHelp, which is an organization whose mission is to meet the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children.

Retailer: Philosophy.com
Cost: $20.00

M.A.C Viva Glam VI

Every few seasons, M.A.C comes out with a brilliant new shade of lipstick for their Viva Glam collection. This time around they're offering a warm terracotta-plum shade that not only flatters any skintone, it lifts the spirits as every cent of the proceeds are donated to their HIV/AIDS fund.

Retailer: MacCosmetics.com
Cost: $14.00