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Benefit Cosmetics, known for its bestsellingHoola Bronzer, Porefessional Primer and They’re Real! Mascara, is pushing to make the beauty industry a more inclusive and diverse world.
In Ireland, Benefit tapped 20-year-old Irish model with Down’s syndrome,Kate Grant, as the face of the campaign for the new Roller Liner.
Kate’s mom, Deidre, opened up about her daughter’s boundary-breaking success and passion for modeling in an interview withMetro.“She is paving the way for people coming behind her,” Deidre said.
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“Kate is aware of that and wants to spread awareness about inclusion for people with disabilities and that is what she has done from the very start,” she added. “She is aware that she is able to do that in a way some of her friends cannot. She is using her voice for them.”
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“We’re truly honored that Kate was able to join us, and we hope her involvement goes someway to showing that beauty and makeup shots can absolutely feature people from all walks of life,” the rep added. “The beauty industry is changing and we love that people like Kate are leading the way.”
Kate made headlines in Aug. 2018 when she became the first woman with Down’s syndrome to win an international beauty pageant: Teen Ultimate Beauty Of The World.
After her historic win, Kate toldMirror UK, “I was in shock. My family were all in the audience, crying and cheering. My dream has come true. And that dream is to get a chance to inspire young people who have Down’s syndrome and other special needs to believe in themselves.”
source: people.com
