You’re probably sick of hearing about the pandemic by now. Especially since many of us feel like there’s nothing we can do to help combat COVID-19 except stay at home. Well, we’re wrong.
Lots of beauty brands are donating part or all of their proceeds to organizations helping those in need during this crisis. Plus, several are even sending supplies, like protective masks and soap, to the medical professionals on the front lines. So why not stock up on some of your must-have products? We’re talking everything from lipsticks to hand washes to facial masks to hair care necessities.
We’d also like to give a special shout-out to all the companies switching production to manufacture hand sanitizer as opposed to perfumes, makeup along with hair care and skin care products.
- Bumble and bumble
- Bvlgari
- CHI
- Coty
- Estée Lauder
- Guerlain
- L’Oréal
- LVMH
- Orly International
- SeneGence
- Tan-Luxe
And we’d like to recognize Dyson since it has pledged to produce 10,000 ventilators.
See the slideshow above for some of the best beauty products to buy to help the cause.
Check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or the World Health Organization for the latest information on the virus and learn what you can do to stop the spread.
Beauty Brands Helping Fight COVID-19
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MAC Cosmetics
Viva Glam Lipstick, $19 at MAC Cosmetics
MAC Cosmetics announced it plans on donating $10 million to 250 local organizations to help the cause. All you have to do is buy one (or all three) of the brand’s Viva Glam Lipsticks, which we’re betting you would do anyway.
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Farmacy
Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm, $34 at Farmacy
Farmacy is donating 10,000 meals per day to Feeding America through most of April. Making now a great time to stock up on the brand’s must-have cleansing balm.
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Peace Out
Peace Out Dullness, $24 at Peace Out
Peace Out already decided to donate 10 percent of all its proceeds to hospitals in Milan. Now it’s setting aside another 10 percent for those affected by the virus. As if you needed more reason to try its new resurfacing facial pad that promises to minimize the signs of aging, refine the look of pores and brighten complexions.
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The Body Shop
Spa of the World Tahitian Tiaré Hand Wash, $12 at The Body Shop
Since you can never have too much hand soap these days, why not buy from a brand that’s donating 30,000 cleansing products to senior communities and shelters in both the United States and Canada?
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Knesko Skin
Nano Gold Repair Collagen Face Mask, $150 at Knesko Skin
We’re already fans of the brand’s Nano Gold Repair collection. And now that 20 percent of the proceeds are going to the UCLA Health COVID-19 Coronavirus Patient Care Fund, we have even more reason to splurge on this calming, repairing and redness-reducing mask.
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Playa
Monoi Milk Leave-In Conditioner, $24 at Playa
You should pre-order this new leave-in conditioner (set to launch May 5) because in addition to its ultra light formula featuring Tahitian monoi oil and coconut milk, the brand is donating 25 meals through Feeding America's COVID-19 Response Fund for every online order all this month.
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Krigler
Pleasure Gardenia 79 Soap, $45 at Krigler
After donating to the CDC Foundation, Krigler decided to take it a step further. It’s now going to donate 30 percent of its proceeds to the foundation. So go ahead and treat yourself to this scented soap boasting gardenia, jasmine and vanilla.
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LAFCO New York
Sea & Dune Hand Cream, $22.10 at LAFCO New York
The brand sent 100 bar soaps to medical facilities across the United States and will donate one bar for every purchase online. This natural reparative hand cream will not only repair dry skin, it leaves behind a lovely luxe fragrance.
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Curls
Blueberry Bliss Reparative Hair Wash, $15 at Curls
Now’s a great time to give your natural curls a little TLC. Especially since Curls is pledging to give protective masks to select medical facilities.
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Project Woo
Daily Gentle Soap Set Supporting Baby2Baby, $15 at Project Woo
Tattoo guru Dr. Woo has pledged to give away 100 percent of profits from this gentle soap to Baby2Baby. You can also choose what to pay, from $15 to $100, so give as much as possible.
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Lipslut
Snowflake Glitter Gloss, $17.95 at Lipslut
Who doesn’t love a little glitter? Especially now that 100 percent of profits are earmarked for organizations helping people affected by COVID-19.
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TULA Skincare
Star Bright Nourishing & Brightening Hydrogel Mask, $20 at TULA Skincare
TULA Skincare is getting in on the 100 percent action with all of the proceeds of this soothing and hydrating mask going toward securing more protective masks for New York City’s healthcare workers.
