"I Do Eyeliner Last Because I Won't Know if My Mascara Smudges": A Blind Woman's Amazing Makeup Routine
She makes it look easy.


Beauty routines are a thoughtful ritual for many women, but they're especially calculated for those who are blind. Chef Christine Ha, who's blind herself, has mastered the art of application with clever techniques utilizing her sense of feel.
As part of her YouTube series (opens in new tab) documenting her experiences as a blind woman, Ha has outlined her makeup routine from beginning to end. While we may not all have the same hurdle, there's still much to learn from Ha such as the power of neutral colors, gentle strokes, powder application, and all-natural formulas.
There's something to be said for a makeup routine so infallible you can do it with your eyes closed.
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Lauren is the former beauty editor at Marie Claire. She love to while away the hours at coffee shops, hunt for vintage clothes, and bask in the rough-and-tumble beauty of NYC. She firmly believes that solitude can be a luxury if you’ve got the right soundtrack—that being the Rolling Stones, of course.
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