Look Good Feel Better is a 2-star rated charity with Low demonstrated impact. The charity is financially transparent and has an average results reporting grade. Before you give, read Charity Intelligence's report.

Founded in 1992, in association with the Canadian cosmetics trade association Cosmetics Alliance Canada, Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) aims to address the emotional and psychological health of women with cancer. LGFB argues that cancer care should treat an entire person, which includes mental well-being in addition to physical health. The charity reports that in 2021, it is estimated that 110,900 women will be diagnosed with cancer. Look Good Feel Better provides free beauty workshops and self-care products to support Canadian women with cancer. Since founding, LGFB states that it has helped 300,000 women.

Look Good Feel Better provides workshops as its main program. LGFB states that it offers not only tools and instruction in its beauty workshops, but also a sense of community for women with cancer. The charity runs its workshops using a volunteer team of cosmetic professionals, who provide guidance on skincare, wig selection, and makeup techniques. In F2021, LGFB reported that it hosted 205 online workshops. As a result of the covid-19 pandemic, the charity shifted its workshop program and delivered 1,547 kits directly to its clients' homes. 

For women unable to attend a workshop, LGFB also offers copies of its Signature Steps Guide. LGFB’s Signature Steps refer to the guiding stages of its beauty workshop programs. These steps include skincare and makeup, hair alternatives, and additional care such as nails or oral health.

Look Good Feel Better received $2.1m in donations and special events revenue in F2021. The Cosmetic Alliance's annual gala, the Mirror Ball, is the signatory event that fundraises for LGFB. Look Goof Feel Better received $1.7m in goods in-kind, consisting of beauty supplies and auction items representing 41% of total revenues. Administrative costs are 7% of revenues (less investment income) and fundraising costs are 17% of donations and special events revenue, excluding donated goods in-kind. This results in total overhead spending of 24%. For every dollar donated to the charity, 76 cents go to the cause. This falls within Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending. 

Look Good Feel Better has $1.8m in total funding reserves, which could cover 1.5 years of annual program costs.

Look Good Feel Better's audited financial statements note that while an independent charity, it is controlled by the Cosmetics Alliance Canada. In F2021 Look Good Feel Better received $110k ($110k in F2020) from Cosmetics Alliance. 

This charity report is an update that has been sent to Look Good Feel Better for review. Changes and edits may be forthcoming.

Updated on August 22, 2022 by Ann Lei.