It seems like lately in October we see more pink in stores than the traditional orange, black and other fall hues. The same is true for many beauty products, which, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, donate a portion of their profits to various breast cancer charities. But you don't have to go out of your way or break the bank on pricey products that you may not even use. Many of your usual cosmetics will contribute a percentage of profits to breast cancer charities like Susan G. Komen or the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Be on the lookout for products like Tigi styling products, which donates a portion of specially marked dry shampoo, hairspray, styling wax and other items to City of Hope. Philosophy's Hope in a Jar is a miracle cream for many women, and $5 from each jar will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

These products are available at beauty supplier Ulta, and when you stop in at select locations on October 16, get a free shampoo, cut and style with a donation of $10 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The store has plenty of pink swag to give away with minimum purchases, too. Look carefully on pink products - many are labeled for "awareness" and may not direct funds to breast cancer charities. Some of the top charities to look for when shopping are the ones CharityNavigator.org rates highly - Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Breast Cancer are the top two listed. Those charities have corporate sponsors listed on their sites, so if you want to support the cause in other ways, patronize sponsors like OPI for nail polish, Pandora Jewelry for some bling, Old Navy for new duds and Redken for more hair styling products.