Personal Care

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Find tips for applying facial moisturizer and makeup, shaving, and carrying out additional grooming routines when blind or low vision.

Adult shaves their face while nearby child pretends to do the same

Shaving Your Face

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) Many people consider shaving a personal grooming task that is potentially dangerous for someone who is blind or has low vision. In everyday practice, however, the skill is not dangerous at all. Many skills and techniques involved in shaving do not rely upon vision and may only […]

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Fingernail Care

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) Appearance matters, and the care and condition of your fingernails is especially important. Here are some tips and techniques for fingernail care for men and women. Cleaning Your Fingernails Filing and Cutting Your Nails Cuticle Care Is Important A fingernail care brush Cuticle cream and an orange […]

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Applying Eye Makeup

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) Applying Eyebrow Pencil Applying Eyebrow Powder An alternative technique: To Shape Your Eyebrows Eye Shadow Tips and Preparation Applying Eye Shadow For your right eye: For your left eye: Applying Eye Liner/Eye Pencil Mascara Tips and Preparation Applying Mascara Next Step: Applying Lipstick By Maureen A. Duffy, […]

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Applying Lipstick

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) Applying Lipstick An Alternative Technique By Maureen A. Duffy, M.S., CVRT

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Applying Foundation

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) Be sure to clean your hands and fingertips before going on to the next step to prevent makeup residue from rubbing off on your face, clothing, and upholstery. Applying Liquid Foundation or Tinted Moisturizer Liquid foundation or tinted moisturizer is suitable for a variety of skin types […]

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Cleansing and Moisturizing

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) Next Step: Applying Foundation By Maureen A. Duffy, M.S., CVRT

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Applying Toothpaste

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) Although you’ve likely maintained a good oral hygiene routine throughout your life, adult-onset vision changes can make it challenging to do the “little things” that are the basic components of any toothbrushing routine. Here are some everyday tips and techniques to help apply toothpaste to your brush […]

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Applying Blush and Powder

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) Like most makeup, blush looks best when applied sparingly and with a light touch. Don’t hesitate to ask for assistance or confirmation from a family member or friend. Blush is available in several formulations: cream, powder, and stick. Generally, powder formulations are the easiest to apply and […]

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