When I see something that’s specifically made to be both accessible and stylish, I have to try it out. Which is why when I came across Tilt Beauty on Instagram, I ran to their website to place an order! They were founded by a woman with psoriatic arthritis, who understands the frustration with finding accessible beauty products that you actually want to use. So far, I’ve tried their Grip Sticks and Lashscape, and can confirm they definitely fit both of those criteria easily. Tilt Beauty makes great, accessible products for anyone to use – disabled or not.
What I think is so cool is how clearly Tilt is committed to accessibility and usability. The minute I opened the package, it was obvious that they didn’t want just the products themselves to be in accessible containers, but even the packaging that the products come in is accessible! There’s a little perforated pull tab on the package of each products, and once you rip that off it just pops open! There’s even Braille on each package, which I’m not sure I’ve ever noticed before on anything that I’ve bought.
The containers of the products themselves are thoughtfully and accessibly designed, too. I tried both the regular and the tinted Grip Sticks – lip balms – and they have a grippy outside so that they’re easy to hold on to. The lid is magnetic, and a weak enough one that I could actually open it one handed, which is SO rare. It’s still strong enough that the lid stays on and doesn’t get knocked off when you throw it in your bag, though.
The Lashscape – mascara – isn’t magnetic, but it doesn’t take too much force to unscrew the lid. The container is surprisingly lightweight, and clearly designed in a way that makes it easy to hold the wand while you’re applying. I only wish the wand itself was a tiny bit longer – I rest my arm on my armrest while applying, and I had to tip my head down a little bit farther than usual to be able to reach.
Not only is the packaging great, but the products themselves are, too. The Grip Sticks are a great consistency for a balm. They go on really smoothly, and my lips feel nice and moisturized but not sticky or too shiny. I have mine sitting next to my desk so I can reapply throughout the day. The tinted one leaves a really nice, subtle wash of color. The Lashscape isn’t too wet or too dry, and is more of a subtle mascara look, but it does layer nicely without getting too clumpy, so you can built it up for a little more impact.
I’m so excited to be able to add these Tilt Beauty products to my routine. I know it sounds like such a small thing, but being able to actually put on lip balm whenever I want, and not whenever I remember and there is also someone nearby to open it for me, is huge for my independence. And it’s nice to know that there are brands out there that get it, and innately understand that disabled people care about beauty, too, and deserve useable products! I hope that you’ll support them whether or not you specifically need accessible products – a great lip balm is a great lip balm, this one just has an added bonus of being designed for all!
