As we advocate for product accessibility, some members of the blind community have contributed their thoughts on navigating the world of beauty and finding their favorite products 💄
. "I was someone who became visually impaired after already being interested in beauty products. As my vision issues shifted and deteriorated, I noticed it was the first time I had new standards when searching for products," Darling says. "I stopped shopping with brands that didn't include detailed color and formula information on their website and brands that didn't include color swatches on skin.
She also no longer used products without color indicators on the packaging. "I much preferred products that I could see through the packaging," Darling explains. "Starting out with normal vision showed me just how many products aren't accessible to me.
All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.is a legally blind college swimmer and social media influencer who says that products must be accessible from a shopping standpoint. She get anxious about shopping in person versus online, where she can search for the product, zoom in, and have complete confidence in what she's buying.
Strong emphasized that a lack of accessibility and a need to ask for help takes away from her independence and, as she puts it, "is a tough pill for me to swallow." But, as with the products featured below, it's clear that accessibility is increasing. "I believe that inclusivity in the beauty industry is growing, especially in representation," she says. "I love makeup and the confidence it's given me.
Mackenzie's accessibility priorities include product packaging with large enough writing, good online product descriptions (since that's where she does a lot of her beauty-product searching, and colorful products that catch her attention since small details are difficult for her to make out.
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