22 Buys That Give Back

This year, International Women’s Day falls on March 8, one week into Women’s History Month. In anticipation of the day that celebrates the achievements of women everywhere and raises awareness about gender equality, several retailers are running sales, deals, and initiatives that give back. Below, here are some of our favorite brands that are recognizing International Women’s Day by donating a portion of their proceeds to organizations that empower women. To learn more about the global day, check out the International Women’s Day website.

Anthropologie

Beginning in March and continuing throughout 2021, Anthropologie will be partnering with She’s the First, a non-profit charitable organization that teams up with grassroots, women-led organizations across the world to ensure that girls are educated, respected, and heard. One percent of dress purchases made at Anthropologie during March will be donated to the organization.

Saks Off Fifth

Now until March 30 (or until the bracelet sells out), Saks Off 5th will donate 15% of net proceeds from the sales of its exclusive 14K Yellow Gold Vermeil Paperclip Chain Bracelet to Girls Inc., a non-profit organization that mentors and supports the development of girls ages 6 to 18.

Intoxicated Cosmetics

Now through March 8, Intoxicated Cosmetics, a cruelty-free, venom-based skincare line founded by female entrepreneur Rachel Sommers, is honoring International Women’s Day in two ways. Each serum on the site is buy one, get one 50% off, and for every order placed through Monday, Intoxicated Cosmetics will donate $15 to Casa Myrna, a Boston organization that promotes domestic violence awareness efforts and offers shelter and supportive services to survivors. Use code GIRLPOWER at checkout.

Thinx

Thinx supports women all year with the GiveRise campaign—an initiative aimed at ending shame around reproductive health, promoting inclusivity, and fighting for menstrual equity by advancing access to period products. Any time you purchase Thinx, a portion of your proceeds will go directly toward the cause.

Papier

Papier teamed up with Adwoa Aboah, British fashion model and founder of Gurls Talk—a mental health community that provides resources and a safe space for womxn to discuss anything, from social justice to mental health—to create a limited edition self-reflection notebook. One hundred percent of the profits from purchases made in March will be donated to Gurls Talk.

L’Occitane

L’Occitane is launching a new solidarity hand cream in honor of International Women’s Day. One hundred percent of the profits will be donated to finance NGO projects to promote women’s leadership in Burkina Faso. In the United States, L’Occitane will be donating to Black Women’s Health Imperative, supporting Black women’s health and empowerment programs in the nation.

Outdoor Voices

Activewear brand Outdoor Voices will be donating 15% of its sales on March 8 to the ACLU Women’s Rights Project.

CJW

Now though March 8, CJW—an accessories brand owned by female entrepreneur and designer, Christina J. Wang—will donate 100% of profits from the History, She Wrote collection to Girl Rising, an organization that delivers research-proven education to girls around the world.

Missoma

Now through April 13, Missoma—a jewelry and accessories company founded by Marisa Hordern—will donate 50% of proceeds from the Pendants of Power collection to The Prince’s Trust #ChangeAGirlsLife campaign—a UK-based charity dedicated to helping young women gain the necessary skills needed to “live, learn, and earn.”

Sephora

Sephora is teaming up with Project Glimmer—a non-profit organization that seeks to help build self-confidence in adolescent girls—and allowing customers to redeem points for a charity award.

Ba&sh

Ba&sh + Institut Woman Safe & Children

SHOP BA&SH

Ba&sh is selling its limited edition t-shirt designed in partnership with Woman Safe. All proceeds will be donated to the Institut Woman Safe & Children.

Urban Stems

Urban Stems is partnering with Bumble to create bouquets that celebrate women. The two brands will donate to the ACLU Women’s Rights Project.

Casetify

Throughout the month of March, Casetify is donating $5 of every case sold from its Her Impact Matters collection to Equality Now, an organization working to end sexual violence and sex trafficking.

AHAVA

Now through March 9, use code TOGETHER to take 20% off sitewide at cosmetics retailer AHAVA. If your purchase is $50 or more, you’ll get a free deluxe hand cream.

BloomsyBox

Now through March 12, use code IWD2021 to take 20% off the Sweet Love Premium Bouquet at BloomsyBox.

Kendra Scott

Kendra Scott + The Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute

SHOP KENDRA SCOTT

Now through March 8, if you purchase bracelets from Kendra Scott’s Giveback Stack (the Jenna, Everlyne, and Ari Heart bracelets), 20% of the proceeds will benefit The Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at UT Austin that seeks to empower the next generation of female entrepreneurs.

Onzie

A female-founded small business, activewear retailer Onzie is offering $20 off your purchase of $75 or more when you use code GIRLPWR20 from March 6 through March 8.

Macy’s

On March 8, you can shop women’s t-shirts for $10 with eligible purchases at Macy’s.

Birdy Grey

Birdy Grey + Operation Prom, Cinderella’s Closet and Project Manana

SHOP BIRDY GREY

From March 5 through March 8, take 25% off all mauve dresses excluding crepe. For each mauve dress sold, online bridesmaid dress retailer Birdy Grey will donate a prom dress to teens in need through Operation Prom, Cinderella’s Closet, and Project Manana.

Yummie

Yummie + Keep a Breast Foundation and The Breasties

SHOP YUMMIE

From March 22 through March 28, shapewear retailer Yummie will be donating 10% of bra sales proceeds to breast cancer foundations Keep a Breast Foundation and The Breasties.

La Ligne

La Ligne is partnering up with The Lower Eastside Girls Club—an organization that seeks to empower young women—to create these embroidered t-shirts designed by a member of the club. One hundred percent of the sales will be donated to the organization.

Forevermark

A part of the De Beers Group, an international diamond company, Forevermark supports the advancement of women throughout their careers as miners, geologists, engineers, and more. For the past three years, the group has partnered with UN Women to foster the parity in appointing women into senior leadership roles and to invest in women micro-entrepreneurs and STEM students in diamond producing countries like Botswana and Namibia. By 2030, Forevermark aims to support 10,000 women entrepreneurs and engage 10,000 girls in STEM.