Jackie Aina

Jackie Aina is an American beauty YouTuber, content creator, and entrepreneur who has become one of the most influential voices in the beauty industry. Born on August 4, 1987, in Los Angeles, California, to a Nigerian father and an African American mother, Jackie grew up with a deep appreciation for diversity and representation. She served in the United States Army Reserve before transitioning to a full-time career in beauty content creation, bringing discipline and dedication to her craft.

Jackie launched her YouTube channel in 2009 and steadily built a following with her makeup tutorials, product reviews, and beauty commentary. She became particularly known for advocating for inclusivity in the beauty industry, calling out major brands for their lack of shade ranges for darker skin tones. Her advocacy played a significant role in pushing the beauty industry toward greater diversity, and she has been credited as one of the key influencers who helped shift industry standards around inclusive shade ranges.

With over 3.5 million YouTube subscribers and millions more followers across social media platforms, Jackie has partnered with some of the biggest names in beauty. She has collaborated with brands like Too Faced, e.l.f. Cosmetics, and Anastasia Beverly Hills, and has been featured in major publications including Allure, Glamour, and Vogue. In 2020, she launched her own candle and home fragrance brand, FORVR Mood, which has become a successful lifestyle business.

Jackie married Denis Asamoah in 2020, and the couple resides in Los Angeles. Beyond beauty, she is known for her philanthropy, having donated to various causes including organizations supporting women’s empowerment and racial justice. Jackie continues to be a trailblazer in the beauty and lifestyle space, using her platform to champion representation while building a diversified business portfolio.