ByStorm Blog

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Beauty and Disability: Why Don't We Consider Ma...

Disability has historically been left out of mainstream research priorities, especially in categories written off as "lifestyle" rather than "health." And nowhere is that more obvious than in the space...

Beauty and Disability: Why Don't We Consider Ma...

Disability has historically been left out of mainstream research priorities, especially in categories written off as "lifestyle" rather than "health." And nowhere is that more obvious than in the space...

Disability Inclusive Beauty: Meet ByStorm's Lived Experience Group

Disability Inclusive Beauty: Meet ByStorm's Liv...

“Makeup was a way I could find myself, feel more confident, and creative, through the pain and fatigue… At some point makeup became inaccessible to me and no one around...

Disability Inclusive Beauty: Meet ByStorm's Liv...

“Makeup was a way I could find myself, feel more confident, and creative, through the pain and fatigue… At some point makeup became inaccessible to me and no one around...

The New Beauty Blender: Beauty's Best Innovation in 2026 is Accessible

The New Beauty Blender: Beauty's Best Innovatio...

Remember when beauty blenders first took over beauty stores? Something as simple as a sponge made everything effortless. But not everyone could experience this benefit. The beauty blender changed how...

The New Beauty Blender: Beauty's Best Innovatio...

Remember when beauty blenders first took over beauty stores? Something as simple as a sponge made everything effortless. But not everyone could experience this benefit. The beauty blender changed how...

Lived experience makeup artist, Anastasia, in headshot image with red outfit and white background.

3 Low-effort high-impact date night beauty look...

Getting ready for date night is stressful enough without the added worry about whether or not you’ll be too exhausted by the end of your makeup routine to go out....

3 Low-effort high-impact date night beauty look...

Getting ready for date night is stressful enough without the added worry about whether or not you’ll be too exhausted by the end of your makeup routine to go out....

Three femme-presenting people smile and laugh together in a studio setting, surrounded by large red love heart balloons.

A Chat With With My Friend in Sex Ed: Dating Wi...

As a neurodivergent and disability-affirming sexologist, Niamh supports people to understand their bodies, relationships and sexuality with more confidence and compassion. 

A Chat With With My Friend in Sex Ed: Dating Wi...

As a neurodivergent and disability-affirming sexologist, Niamh supports people to understand their bodies, relationships and sexuality with more confidence and compassion. 

A femme person with a bionic arm is doing their makeup using a ByStorm grip attachment on a makeup brush

The Accessibility Gap: Why Beauty Products Stil...

“Inclusive” has become one of beauty’s favourite words. It appears in campaign copy, product launches, shade-range announcements. But when it comes to tools and packaging, true accessibility is still rarely...

The Accessibility Gap: Why Beauty Products Stil...

“Inclusive” has become one of beauty’s favourite words. It appears in campaign copy, product launches, shade-range announcements. But when it comes to tools and packaging, true accessibility is still rarely...