Accessibly Ever After

Description: In this episode of Accessibly Ever After , Kailey Waskall and Ashton McGrady break down recent beauty launches through an accessibility lens, analyzing how product design and packaging choices impact real-world usability for disabled and chronically ill beauty lovers. They review new releases from Milk Makeup , Ellis Brooklyn , Good Molecules , Fenty Beauty , Makeup Revolution , r.e.m...

In this episode of Accessibly Ever After, Kailey and Ashton break down the accessibility of new beauty launches from Makeup by Mario, Byoma, Snif, Kylie Cosmetics, Party of You, and the playful Cocokind x Olipop lip balm collab. They take a closer look at makeup packaging, usability, and accessible beauty design, unpacking what actually works and what still creates barriers for disabled and chroni...

In this episode, Kailey and Ashton share new beauty launches, from fragrance drops and haircare to multifunctional lip products, highlighting what feels thoughtful and what still creates barriers. They also explore a bigger question: how can consumers tell if a brand truly cares about accessibility? From mission statements and marketing to representation and long term systemic change, they unpack...

We’re kicking off this episode by sharing our surprise announcement: a new monthly minisode series featuring conversations with guests who are shaping accessibility in the beauty industry. This month, beauty creator and disability advocate Steffi Gonzalez joins us for an honest discussion about representation, retail accessibility, and what universal design should really look like in the beauty sp...

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...

In this episode, Kailey and Ashton discuss Olive & June’s launch at Ulta through an accessible lens. They break down what works, where there’s room to grow, and why tools like the Poppy highlight the power of universal design. The episode features a community Q&A with low-cost, practical beauty adaptations you can try at home plus their weekly crowns and curses.  Heads up: Some of the link...

In this episode, Kailey and Ashton take a closer look at new beauty launches through an accessibility lens, unpacking how packaging, formulas, and design choices impact real people. They discuss recent releases from Ilia, Jones Road Beauty, and Revolution, touching on everything from sticky glosses to pumps, squeeze keys, claps, and limited shade ranges. Along the way, they share real-world tips f...

In this episode, Kailey and Ashton discuss Rare Beauty’s launch at Ulta and explore accessibility across beauty packaging, formulas, and retail spaces. They break down real wins, ongoing barriers, and why thoughtful, inclusive design matters for disabled consumers and benefits everyone . Heads up: Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you shop through them, we may earn a small commission...

In this episode, Kailey and Ashton introduce Accessibly Ever After and share what inspired the podcast. They reflect on their personal stories and the experiences that shaped their perspective on accessible beauty. Together, they outline what listeners can expect as the show explores accessibility in the cosmetic industry and how to make beauty work for real people.