Repost from @maybelline • MEET LAUREN (she/her) “I’ve always used makeup as a tool to show the outside world how I’m feeling/my mood. When I was younger, I struggled a lot with social cues. To me, putting on a full face of makeup was my routine, kind of like my armor, when facing the day and facing the world. It would make me feel the most confident. Now, as an adult and a mom of three...I have less time to get ready on most days. I still have my routine, though it’s much lighter than before. I always add a pop of color somewhere on my face as a way of outwardly expressing joy. I think this fits my narrative as a disabled person, because I didn’t always: Get the look: #superstayvinylink in royal and lippy #curlbouncemascara TattooStudio Gel Pencil in Deep Onyx Color Tattoo 24 Hour Cream Eyeshadow in Chill Girl #cheekheat in nude burn