One in nine Canadian women is expected to develop breast cancer during her lifetime. The good news, according to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, is that two-thirds will live through it.

Help support this important cause as we head into October, Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here are a few examples of how you can incorporate a little pink into your life, while at the same time spreading awareness and raising funds for a cure.

Lise Watier Pink Tribute Mini Lipstick Kit featuring Shortcake, Sucre D’Orge and Golden Apricot ($19). Available in select department and drug stores across Canada. Visit www.lisewatier.com.

OPI Pink of Hearts 2009 Edition Nail Lacquer ($10.95). Available at select professional salons across Canada. Call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com.

Pink and white pajama set ($39.95). Available at La Vie en Rose boutiques and online at www.lavieenrose.com.

Jeweled Pink Ribbon Pin ($18). Covered in 20 pink crystals with a jewelry pin backing closure. Available at all Estée Lauder counters across Canada.

Tweezerman Pink Ribbon Slant Tweezers ($28). available at drug and department stores across Canada. Visit www.tweezerman.com

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion ($45.50/ 200mL). Available at Clinique counters across Canada. Visit www.clinique.ca

Estee Lauder Elizabeth Hurley Lip Set featuring lipstick, lipgloss and lip pencil in a pink ribbon cosmetic case ($30). Available at all Este´e Lauder counters across Canada.

Swarovski’s Pink Hope charm ($55) from the Swarovski Cares line. Visit www.swarovski.com.

Clinique Lipgloss Key Chain featuring a signature pink ribbon charm and three mini Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in Air Kiss, Kissyfit and Whisper ($22). Available at Sephora stores. www.sephora.com.

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