Beauty Gifts that Give Back

The best way to get into the holiday spirit is by helping someone in need. Here, our favorite presents that support a variety of amazing causes. Don't forget to check out these other holiday gifts.

By Ariana Finlayson

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Aveda Caribbean Rejuvenation Kit

This season, Aveda is helping support indigenous communities in northwestern Nepal. The packaging is a reusable gift box wrapped in special paper, made through a partnership with Himalayan families. (aveda.com, $32)

Kiehl's Limited Edition Crème de Corps Holiday Collection

New York-based graffiti artist Brian Donnelly, professionally known as KAWS, designed this limited-edition label especially for the holiday season. One hundred percent of proceeds from this best-selling body lotion will support RxArt, an organization that engages artistic expression in pediatric hospitals. (kiehls.com, 8.4 oz.: $26.50; 16.9 oz. with pump: $44.50; 1 liter: $70)

L'Occitane Soap Sets Moments in Africa

Every year L'Occitane launches its "United to Save Sight" campaign as part of its ongoing commitment to raise money for sight-saving organizations. One hundred percent of the proceeds from these scented, engraved, shea butter soaps will go to ORBIS, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting preventable blindness worldwide. (usa.loccitane.com, $8)

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Paul Mitchell Gift Set Trio

Give the gift of good hair while Paul Mitchell puts your dollars work: A portion of all gift sets this year benefits Amnesty International, an organization that protects human rights worldwide. (Paul Mitchell salons, $19.95)

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The Body Shop Soft Hands, Kind Heart Hand Cream

Great for a last-minute co-worker gift that won't break the bank, this hand cream cares for both chapped skin and young people across the globe. Proceeds of each purchase go to EPCAT USA, which helps provide protection and care to children at the risk of sex trafficking. (thebodyshop-usa.com, $10)

Smashbox Wish for the Stars Set

With every purchase from Smashbox's WISH collection, $1 will be donated to Children's Miracle Network. This limited-edition set, which retails for less than half of its $48 value, has mini versions of some of the brand's best sellers — perfect for your party clutch. (smashbox.com, $20)

MAC Viva Glam Lip Kit

This palette includes pans of Viva Glam V Lustre Lipstick and Lipglass, the must-have colors to create a perfect nude look. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to the MAC AIDS fund to help support women, men, and children living with HIV and AIDS. (maccosmetics.com $22.50)
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Rock & Republic Cosmetics Rock the Cure Lipgloss Set

Rock & Republic will be donating 100 percent of the profits from its Rock the Cure gift line (including this stunning high-shine red gloss) to City of Hope, a biomedical research and treatment center dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. (rockandrepublic.com, $45)

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