Giving

As back-to-school season arrives, we’re reflecting on a special initiative from May — our Teacher Appreciation Donation Day that YOU made possible! At Thrive Causemetics®, we are deeply inspired by the impact teachers have on their students and communities, and we wanted to show our gratitude. In May, you nominated...

  National Nonprofit Day, celebrated on August 17th each year, recognizes the essential role that nonprofit organizations play in our society. These organizations provide critical support and raise awareness for causes that positively impact countless lives. At Thrive Causemetics®, we are proud to partner with over 600 nonprofit Giving Partners...

Meet Emily, the inspiring force behind our Sheer Strength® Lip-Plumping Peptide Gloss in the shade, Clear Shimmer!  Emily Herrell's journey as a Warrior Mama began with her own son's battle against stage IV rhabdomyosarcoma. In May 2019, Drew (Emily’s son) was diagnosed with this aggressive form of childhood cancer, propelling...

Meet ShantaQuilette, the namesake behind our Liquid Lash™ Extensions Mascara in the Pink shade! ShantaQuilette's journey is rooted in love and purpose. Inspired by her aunt's battle with metastatic breast cancer, she founded the Pink Peppermint Project — an organization committed to supporting women navigating breast cancer treatment. This endeavor...

Introducing Ruth, the namesake behind our universally loved shade featured in 5 product lines: Brilliant Eye Brightener™, Sheer Strength® Hydrating Lip Tint, Lip Filler Long-Wearing + Plumping Lip Liner™, Impact-FULL™ Smoothing Lipstick, and Sheer Strength® Lip-Plumping Peptide Gloss!   Ruth's story is one of inspiration and remembrance, rooted in the...

“Your unwavering support has made a lasting positive impact in communities around the world.” -Karissa Bodnar, Founder & CEO Our mission is simple: for every product purchased, we donate to help communities thrive. From advancing cancer research and providing domestic abuse support to combating homelessness, honoring our veterans, promoting racial...

Thrive Causemetics® was founded with a vision that went beyond creating vegan and cruelty-free beauty products; we aimed to make a tangible difference in the world. As part of this mission, we established our Giving Program to help communities thrive. Since its launch in 2015, the Giving Program has supported...

Meet Liliana, the namesake for our Sheer Strength® Lip-Plumping Peptide Gloss shade in Deep Berry! In the heart of the San Fernando Valley, Liliana Hernández, a resilient Mexican American in her early 30s, has been on a courageous journey battling kidney failure since 2011. Liliana is a certified yoga instructor,...

Giving has always been at the core of Thrive Causemetics, and our commitment to making a difference recently took a new form with the launch of our Employee Volunteer Program. This initiative encourages our team members to actively engage with nonprofit Giving Partners, amplifying our impact in the community. In...

Making Beauty Count: How Your Impact Makes A Difference  Giving has been a fundamental pillar of our brand from the start. When Karissa Bodnar founded Thrive Causemetics® in 2014, she envisioned a shift in the beauty industry and beyond, where products could create meaningful change, either through carefully curated formulas...

Shine your brightest with Brilliant Eye Brightener™ Thrive Causemetics is thrilled to team up with Marvel Studios’ The Marvels, in theaters November 10, in our most powerful collaboration yet, to introduce the exclusive The Marvels | Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener™ Set. This limited-edition collection is a tribute to the...

Meet Sheryl Kurland, the founder of Find Your Fabulosity and the inspiration behind the name of our Impact-FULL™ Smoothing Lipstick shade ‘Sheryl’ (Berry Brown)!  Sheryl Kurland is the founder of Find Your Fabulosity, a non-profit organization established in August 2016 that collects and donates new lipsticks to domestic abuse survivors....

Just weeks ago, the wildfires that swept through Maui left behind a trail of destruction that affected not just the physical landscape but also the spirit of the community. As we’ve witnessed, rebuilding after a disaster is an overwhelming process.  In the wake of the Maui Fires, Hawaii’s deadliest natural...

Meet Safi Life, the East African education nonprofit helping Rwandan women thrive! MUKUNDWA Safi, a Rwandan genocide survivor, never thought she’d help to run her own nonprofit, albeit one named in her honor. As a child, she lost her entire family during the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda and...

  “Thrive Causemetics exists to empower everyone to live their most confident lives so they are unstoppable in achieving their dreams.” - Karissa Bodnar, Founder + CEO In 2022, Thrive Causemetics had a record-breaking impact. Because of YOU, we were able to donate over $25 million in funds and products...

Isabelle (Izzy) Grace Martin lived a full, vibrant, beautiful life and used her life for good. Even before her diagnosis with osteosarcoma, Izzy was motivated to help those in need. She constantly asked questions about the unhoused neighbors in her community and how she could help. Her faith informed her...

Meet Jessica, a mother of two young children and entrepreneur who was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma at 24. Cancer is a scary and challenging experience for anyone, let alone a mother, but Jessica's story of not just surviving but thriving has inspired millions around the world. Jessica was always proud of her long,...

January 22 marks a bittersweet milestone: the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court case that granted the right to abortion federally. This year, however, the ruling no longer stands, having been overturned almost exactly six months earlier in another Supreme Court decision that allowed for the devastating...

Meet Melissa Washington, the founder of Women Veterans Giving and the inspiration behind the name of our Sheer Strength® Hydrating Lip Tint shade Melissa (Warm Sienna)!  Melissa holds many titles, including award-winning advocate, speaker, author, entrepreneur, CEO, publisher, radio show host, and proud Navy veteran. But it’s as the founder...

 Meet Shael, the inspiration behind the name of our Brilliant Face™ Highlighter Skin Perfecting Powder Shael (Champagne Gold) shade!  Shael Norris is the cofounder and Executive Director of SafeBAE, one of our incredible Giving Partners. She has dedicated her career to ending sexual abuse and empowering young people to be...