Adaptive Beauty Tools for Shaky Hands & Joint Pain

If doing your makeup feels like a workout (because your hands won’t cooperate), this one's for you. Beauty shouldn’t feel like a battle — it should be fun, easy & made for you.

Here are 7 adaptive beauty tools we actually recommend for making makeup easier if you have shaky hands, arthritis, muscle weakness, or just hate fiddly packaging. These aren’t gimmicks — they’re game-changers.

1. Guide Beauty Wand

Guide Beauty Wand was created by a makeup artist with Parkinson’s, so you know it’s built with care.

• Rests in your hand — no tight grip needed
• Helps apply eyeliner without a steady hand
• Applicator tip makes flicks easier
• Designed by someone who gets it

2. Kohl Kreatives Flex Brushes

Kohl Kreatives Flex Brushes are flexible, inclusive & perfect for joint issues.

• Flexible handles move with you
• Ideal for low grip strength or joint pain
• No “correct” way to hold them
• LGBTQ+ owned brand

3. EazyHold Universal Cuffs

EazyHold Universal Cuffs aren’t technically makeup tools, but they’re incredibly useful.

• Silicone cuffs that hold your tools for you
• No need to grip
• Works with brushes, pencils, mascara wands
• Great for arthritis, CP, stroke recovery or fatigue

4. Lancôme HAPTA Device

Lancôme HAPTA is a high-tech, adaptive makeup tool that stabilises your hand.

• 360° rotation & smart movement
• Great for lipstick & mascara
• Designed with disability in mind
• More inclusive beauty from a major brand

5. BlendSmart Rotating Brush

BlendSmart Rotating Brush does the blending for you — literally.

• Automatic rotation with one button
• Reduces strain during foundation or bronzer application
• Perfect for cream products
• Like a Dyson Airwrap for your face

6. Artis Palm Brush

Artis Palm Brush gives you full control without needing a traditional grip.

• Fits in your palm
• Great for applying base, powder or creams
• Chic, ergonomic design

7. Tilt Beauty Lashscape Mascara

Tilt Beauty Lashscape Mascara is designed specifically for people with arthritis.

• Hook-shaped wand — no wrist bending required
• Created by someone with Psoriatic Arthritis
• Certified by the Arthritis Foundation
• Great formula — lift, length, no flakes

Final thoughts

You don’t have to push through pain to feel good. You don’t have to give up makeup because of tremors or joint pain. You just need the right tools — designed with you in mind.

We see you. We’re with you. And we’re making sure the beauty industry catches up.

Want us to test any of these on TikTok? Or help you find one that suits your grip needs? Get in touch — we’re here to help.