My name is Jacqueline Capriotti and I have wealthy background in the field of cosmetics, skincare, and fashion. I have been encouraged by many to start publishing what I have learned over the years and continue to do so. I will admit I am a ultimate cosmetic junkie, that is what got me in the business and frankly lifestyle. My mother was a huge influence on me. She is an absolutely brilliant and talented woman. My mom is one of the most creative people I know, and has influenced me greatly. She has a Masters in Chemical Engineering but also can design a beautiful gown, feng shui your home, traveled the world, speak multiple languages and stage a great photo session for fun. She has such exquisite style, that she puts you in the mind of Iris Apfel. My mother is Romanian who married a Brit, produced me, then we all emigrated to US in '79. NJ to be precise. So, I was that kid at the sleepovers who was "Season" typing you and doing everyone's makeover. One of my favorite life memories and experiences was when I had my first professional makeover. I will never forget it. I was 12 and my mom took me to Lord & Taylor in the Rockaway Mall in NJ. I remember the purple eye shadow from Lancôme that the beauty consultant applied on me. I was amazed how shockingly green my eyes looked. Oh, how totally 80's is that eye. Going to Macy's or Lord & Taylor for Gift with Purchase (GWP- get used to that term now because I promise that it will be used a lot from here on) with Clinique (especially), Estee Lauder, Lancôme, etc. My first job in the cosmetic field was at 16. I was a vendor for several different fragrance companies. Yes I was a perfume girl in the 80's. that meant I promoted Christian Dior (my favorite, at the time), Carolina Herrera, Guerlain, and Calvin Klein. I was that annoying person that tried to squirt perfume on you. After high school, I attended Jean Madeline Aveda Institute in Philadelphia. There I learned about skincare, makeup artistry, waxing, reflexology, and aromatherapy. I finally felt truly at home. this led me to work with dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and cosmetic injectables. I gained experience in cosmetics in just about every aspect you can imagine; wedding/special occasion, photography, film, and special F/X. I have worked with burn victims, and people with challenging skin conditions, such as; chemotherapy burns, port wine stain and vitiligo. Earlier in my career, I enjoyed working with Ellen Le Fleur Ehrlich and her company RX Formula. There I learned about Glycolic Peels, extractions, skin cancer and the artistry of facials at The Warwick Hotel in Philly. I moved onto to the retail industry, working for Nordstrom, starting out by launching a Philosophy counter in Freehold, NJ and moving up to assistant cosmetic department manager. I have also enjoyed some time with theatrical makeup, including Hairspray at Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank , NJ and many productions at Actors Playground School of Theatre. Most recently I have worked in Dermatology again with All-County Dermatology in NJ. So as you can see, I have a little obsession with skin and cosmetics. I can't say I know everything, KNOW DOES! However, I am really good at figuring it out based off my experience and my connections. So please follow my blog and help participate in it. I really would like to see it become a collaborative endeavor.
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