Quick Info
| Profession | Beauty YouTuber, Makeup Artist, Influencer |
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| Nationality | Nigerian-American |
| Date of Birth | 04/08/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | La Puente, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Jackie Aina
Jackie Aina was named to the 2026 TIME100 Creators list, which recognizes the 100 most influential digital voices shaping culture and conversation. The honor followed her front-row attendance at Paris Couture Week, and the list was published in TIME's July 2026 edition. Coverage highlighted her work promoting inclusivity for dark-skinned Black women in the beauty industry.
Jackie Aina spoke at the Galentine Evening in Los Angeles, where she discussed originality in the influencer space and interacted with other attendees. The event was covered as part of her ongoing public presence in beauty and digital creator circles.
Jackie Aina was highlighted ahead of the NAACP Image Awards as a nominee for Outstanding Digital Content Creator – Fashion/Beauty. The recognition reflected her continued influence in beauty media and online content creation.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jacquelyn Lonje Olayiwola Oyeshola Bolayemi Aina |
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| Recent Recognition | Named to the 2026 TIME100 Creators list as a digital creator and beauty entrepreneur |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Vidal Sassoon Academy | Licensed Cosmetologist |
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| California State University | Pre-med major (studied to be pharmacist for two years, dropped out) |
Personal Life
| Upbringing | Grew up in a three-bedroom home with parents and six siblings; experienced homelessness twice |
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| Military Service | US Army Reserve veteran, served eight years, stationed in Hawaii |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Marriage Details | Married at 20, divorced at 21 |
Family
| Mother | African-American |
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| Father | Nigerian of Yoruba descent |
| Siblings | Six |
Career
| YouTube | Started channel in 2009; over 3.4 million subscribers; previously known as MakeupGameOnPoint and LilPumpkinPie05 | ||||
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| Brands | Co-founder of FORVR Mood self-care brand; partnered with Anastasia Beverly Hills, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Too Faced, Sephora, Sigma Beauty; worked with MAC Cosmetics | ||||
| Other | Professional makeup artist; lifestyle blog at jackaina.com; featured in YouTube livestream shopping event (2021); keynote speaker | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Joined US Army Reserve and launched YouTube channel one year later to cope with depression and unhappy marriage | |
| 2. Advocates for visibility of people of color in cosmetics industry |
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