Ep 130 Mega Beauty Influencer Jackie Aina on Diversity in Beauty, Her New Brand, Forvr Mood & Her Best Foundation Hack Ever
August 12, 2020
Cue the jingle for the Super Influencer with her own theme song: Jackie, Jackie, Jackie, Jackie, Jackie, Jackie! So how did YouTube veteran Jackie Aina go from serving in the U.S. military to serving lewks as one of the top makeup influencers in the beauty game? For over a decade, Jackie’s legions of YouTube fans – 3.5 million subscribers and counting – have tuned in for the dope tutorials, legit LOLs (those memes!), and her hot takes on inclusivity in the beauty industry.
Today, we’re marinating on the mad success of the OG content Queen, on the heels of her first ever brand launch, FORVR mood. Jackie fills us in with all the deets on her new line of candles, pillowcases and headbands – soon to expand into skincare and fine fragrance! You’ll also hear about how she is personally affecting change when it comes to diversity in the beauty industry, and how she sees the world of YouTube now. She also reveals her topshelf faves, along with her best makeup tips for shade-matching foundation and helping your makeup last all damn day.
Finally, if you listened closely you might have heard Jackie recommend this yet-to-be discovered Youtuber, Mei Lee Hair. Check her out!
Products Mentioned in this Episode:
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- FORVR mood candle in Left On Read
- Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue EDT
- Guidance to Glow Retinol Radiance
- Guidance to Glow Copper Complex Peptide
- Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator
- Bolden Skin Brightening Moisturizer SPF 30
- Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
- Dermalogica Prisma Protect Sunscreen
- Curls Cashmere & Caviar
- The Mane Choice
- Camille Rose Naturals
- Got2B Glued Blasting Freeze Spray
- Got2B Ultra Glued Invincible Styling Gel
- NYX Butter Lip Glosses
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