A groundbreaking collaboration between Canada’s Shine Foundatio n and Indigenous-owned Cheekbone Beauty has resulted in the creation of Scarlette’s Palette , the first tactile makeup palette designed specifically for people who are blind or have low vision.
Announced on World Sight Day , the innovation is making waves in beauty, accessibility, and social impact communities alike. Bridging the Accessibility Gap: The Story Behind Scarlette’s Palette Cheekbone Beauty and Shine Foundation—whose mission is to fulfill
dreams for youth with severe physical disabilities—joined forces on the project after the foundation’s 9,000 th dream went to fourteen-year-old Scarlette , a blind teen with a love for beauty.
Scarlette’s wish was for a complete makeover and greater independence in her beauty routine, but the gift has come to stand for much more: it spotlights the social exclusion millions face when products are designed for the sighted only.
“Youth living with disabilities deserve to be seen as more than their disabilities,” said Tiffany Houston, CEO of Shine Foundation .
“With Scarlette’s Palette, we’re sending a message that self-expression should never have barriers.” Jenn Harper, Cheekbone Beauty founder , added : “ Cheekbone Beauty has always championed inclusivity and innovation…
