12 Beauty Brands That Give Back In A Big Way

If there’s one thing the beauty industry loves more than pretty products, it’s transforming them into charity. Corporate philanthropy is an integral part of most big companies, and for a good reason: do-gooding burnishes a brand’s image while simultaneously helping people around the globe. Some of these efforts come from personal convictions — witness Evelyn Lauder’s tireless work to raise awareness for breast cancer — while others, like Lush’s SLush fund, aim to give back to communities on a grassroots level. We’ve highlighted 12 charitable companies whose commitment is truly impressive: collectively, they’ve raised more than a billion dollars for a variety of good causes.