EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 23 MIN
The (Un)Packaging of It All
from Accessibly Ever After · host Ashton McGrady & Kailey Waskall
In this episode, Kailey and Ashton check in with their weekly crowns and curses before diving into recent beauty launches through an accessibility lens. They discuss products from Laneige, First Aid Beauty, and Dae, breaking down how packaging details like pumps, buttons, caps, texture, surface area, fragrance, and visual contrast impact real-world usability. They also unpack conversations around Ulta Beauty World, including demand, crowding, and how large-scale beauty events can unintentionally exclude disabled consumers. The episode closes with Ask The Collective, where they answer a listener's question about what to look for when shopping for accessible beauty online and share practical tips on evaluating packaging, researching products, and advocating for clearer brand communication. Heads up: Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you shop through them, we may earn a small commission (at no cost to you). Thanks for supporting the podcast and our work 🫶Links: Neo Blurring Loose Finishing Powder from Laniege - https://go.shopmy.us/p-41599181 Ultra Gentle Cream-to-Foam Face Cleanser with Colloidal Oatmeal from First Aid Beauty - https://go.shopmy.us/p-41599224 Fairy Blaster Dry Texturizing Spray from Dae - https://go.shopmy.us/p-41599258 Socials: @AccessiblyEverAfter, @WishingWellCollective, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyGoldenContact Us: [email protected]
What this episode covers
In this episode, Kailey and Ashton check in with their weekly crowns and curses before diving into recent beauty launches through an accessibility lens. They discuss products from Laneige, First Aid Beauty, and Dae, breaking down how packaging details like pumps, buttons, caps, texture, surface area, fragrance, and visual contrast impact real-world usability. They also unpack conversations around Ulta Beauty World, including demand, crowding, and how large-scale beauty events can unintentionally exclude disabled consumers. The episode closes with Ask The Collective, where they answer a listener's question about what to look for when shopping for accessible beauty online and share practical tips on evaluating packaging, researching products, and advocating for clearer brand communication. Heads up: Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you shop through them, we may earn a small commission (at no cost to you). Thanks for supporting the podcast and our work 🫶Links: Neo Blurring Loose Finishing Powder from Laniege - https://go.shopmy.us/p-41599181 Ultra Gentle Cream-to-Foam Face Cleanser with Colloidal Oatmeal from First Aid Beauty - https://go.shopmy.us/p-41599224 Fairy Blaster Dry Texturizing Spray from Dae - https://go.shopmy.us/p-41599258 Socials: @AccessiblyEverAfter, @WishingWellCollective, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyGoldenContact Us: [email protected]
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