Hey, I’m Jacqueline,
but my friends call me Jac. I deeply resonate with my Taurus - Gemini energy, equal parts steady anchor and free spirit. I’m a grounded strategist with a love for a dynamic, fast-paced life. I’ve had a love for the arts since I was little. My dad is a visual artist and I took up dance, photography and painting from a young age and when I was allowed to wear makeup, I dove all in.
In the early stages of my makeup career, I worked in film then and found an internship with a fashion beauty agency in Brooklyn, New York.
While living in New York, I developed a love for natural beauty products during the early days of the “Clean Beauty” movement. I began my own research on the presence of toxic chemicals, excessive waste, and unethical practices within the cosmetics industry and went on to work for various Indie beauty startups such as Elate Cosmetics and Portia Ella.
I’ve used my passion for beauty to try to make a difference by utilize my makeup skills not only to enhance someone's appearance and well-being but also to do so in the most ethical way possible
Makeup has long been a passion of mine.
For as long as I can remember, I have loved plants
Over the past decade, my life and career has been woven into the beauty industry, and to be candid, the industry can be a rather unattractive. Three years into my career, I made a conscious decision to veer away from conventional beauty and immerse myself in the world of "green beauty." While not a pioneer, I forged my own path and have since built a successful career for myself.
When the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded in 2020, I made a decision to elevate my passion for plants and plant medicine. I enrolled in the Pacific Rim College Community Herbalism Program. As a graduate of the program, I am thrilled to share this transformative journey with you. Thank you for joining me on this path
You can find me in Squamish working with Sḵwálwen Botanicals, an Indigenous skincare line that honours Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) plant knowledge and ancestral traditions by using sustainably harvested and sourced organic plants to balance, renew, repair, strengthen, hydrate and protect the skin.
Away from the makeup chair…
I’ll be honest, I’m not your typical “beauty girlie.” While I love what I do for work, my world extends far beyond makeup and hair. When I’m not working with clients, you’ll find me mountain / gravel / road cycling, harvesting, DJ’ing, or working in the garden. I’m passionate about plants, herbalism, and music, and I’m always up for a good adventure.
I spend my days off traveling, camping, and cooking delicious meals to share. Most importantly, I share life with my two dogs, Poppi and Tsuga.
Locations
Nestled between Vancouver and Whistler along the Sea to Sky highway is where Jacqueline chooses to live and recreate.
Squamish
Mobile Services
Jacqueline offers mobile services upon availability between Vancouver and Pemberton + beyond. Inquire for mobile services.