Paralympic Athlete Anastasia Pagonis Proves Magnificence Is Extra Than Capacity
At 19 years previous, Anastasia Pagonis is effectively on her method to turning into a family identify. The swimmer boasts a powerful roster, holding a gold and bronze medal from the 2020 Paralympics and quite a few world championship golds, to not point out breaking the world report for the 400-meter freestyle race, which earned the U.S. its first Paralympic gold medal, and hers as effectively.
On high of all of this, she nonetheless finds time to attach with swimmers and followers from world wide—garnering a mixed social media following of two.7 million—and provides again to organizations for student-athletes in related circumstances. Most lately, she’s accomplished this by partnering with e.l.f. Cosmetics on an inspirational collection titled “Present Your(s)e.l.f.” that noticed the wonder large donate $75,000 to her favourite group, “The Hidden Opponent,” on high of making a digital collection centered round empowerment, confidence, and self-love.
Pagonis turned blind on the age of 14 attributable to a degenerative autoimmune illness and is utilizing the Present Your(s)e.l.f. collection to indicate the world that people who find themselves blind are able to simply as a lot—if no more—as their seeing counterparts. Most significantly, although, by means of this marketing campaign, she is proving that magnificence is greater than capacity, and that magnificence is “a sense that comes from inside” that everybody has the fitting to really feel. Hold studying for her full statements on how magnificence and cosmetics intersect with capacity and athletics.
On what magnificence appears like…
“Magnificence is a sense that comes from inside. When I’ve my make-up on, I really feel I can conquer the world.”
On inclusion and variety within the magnificence business…
“There are at all times methods to make magnificence extra accessible, however e.l.f. helps make make-up for each eye, lip, and face. In fact, donations from e.l.f. to wonderful organizations like The Hidden Opponent at all times helps cleared the path. I hope society can perceive magnificence is greater than what you see on the surface; it is also a sense of confidence on the within.”
On prepping her pores and skin (and thoughts) for the Paralympics…
“I follow my common routine of cleaning, toner, and moisturizer with my e.l.f. merchandise. I think about my races and preserve my make-up very minimal. Possibly just a bit Shiny Lip Stain. [That said], a few of my favourite merchandise are e.l.f.’s Energy Grip Primer, Halo Glow Liquid Filter, and Lash’ N Roll Mascara.”
On pampering herself after an extended day of coaching…
“I wish to hearken to music and take a shower. And I take advantage of the Holy Hydration assortment.”
