Stylish Holiday Gifts That Give Back

By InStyle Staff
Updated Nov 27, 2018 @ 2:15 pm
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Traditionally a time to help others, the holidays offer an ideal opportunity to reach out to those in need. That's why we love these gifts that give back.

Several of the brands we’ve noted here have teamed up with charities to match products purchased or donate a portion of their proceeds. Not only will these fabulous picks make the person on your shopping list happy, you'll also be doing a good deed!

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Toms Evie Bootie

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$140
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These sleek boots look great but more importantly, through your purchase TOMS helps provide shoes, sight, water, safe birth, and bullying prevention services to people in need.

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Downtown Kane Backpack

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$70
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The company’s Give Back Pack program runs a buy-one, give-one model. For every Kane bag sold, STATE will give a backpack (pre-loaded with important supplies) to a child in need.

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The Little Market Candle

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$36
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Lauren Conrad and her pal Hannah Skvarla's fair trade shop The Little Market -- where customers can purchase beautiful products handmade by artisans around the world -- offers a wealth of gifts that give back. Our favorite: This Happy Holidays candle that comes in 40 different scents and can be personalized. Each purchase empowers female refugees at Prosperity Candle in the United States.

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Kiehl's Smooth Skin Delights

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$35
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This trio of hand cream relieves dry skin and 100% of the net profits from the sale of this set benefit Feeding America.

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Pottery Barn Love Is Love Mug Set

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$26
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Warm their heart with these mugs that benefit the human rights campaign.

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2019 Agenda Book

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$28
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Vera Bradley's Butterfly Flutter pattern supports breast cancer research.

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La Mer's The Breast Cancer Campaign Cleansing Micellar Water

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$55
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La Mer will donate 30% from the purchase price of this limited edition, travel-size Cleansing Micellar Water to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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St. Jude Pillow Cover

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$40
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What better way to show someone you love them than with this comfy heart pillow cover? Plus, for every one sold, PBteen will donate 25% of the purchase price directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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cuddle + kind Chloe the Bunny Stuffed Animal

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$50-$68
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For every doll purchased, cuddle + kind will donate 10 meals to children in need in the USA and around the world in partnership with the World Food Program USA, Children’s Hunger Fund, Breakfast Club of Canada and WE Charity School Nutrition Program.

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Chantecaille Philanthropy Cheek Shade

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$40
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This blush, embossed with an elephant, supports conservation efforts including the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Foundation, the Marine Conservation Institute, and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

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Altruette's Initial Charm Necklace for Charity

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$95
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For every 14k gold charm purchased, Altruette will donate a book to a child in need through Room to Read.

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Velour Notebook

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$20
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These chic notebooks are made in America using soft velvet and recycled paper. The best part? Public Supply donates 25 percent of the profits to public school art programs throughout the U.S.

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