Our Story

The art of beautifying ourselves is as old as time, but did you know that the earliest use of cosmetics was tracked back to Ancient Egypt. Made from galena (dark grey ore), kohl was used to accentuate the eyes of female Pharaohs and powerful women. 

 

GALENAS VANITY embodies this age-old tradition that began in Africa, empowering women from all corners of the world to bring out their inner queen and radiate with confidence. A fusion of diverse cultures, the beauty brand celebrates all facets of its founder’s African and Haitian roots and combines them with her cultural experience within the US.  Galenas Vanity is a beauty and personal care product business that focuses on providing clinical-proven beauty products to it's customers while celebrating their personal identity.

Meet the Founder

Jacqueline Louis

A Lead Clinical Researcher in the pharmaceutical industry who is devoted to all things beauty, Jacqueline founded GALENAS VANITY with the goal of incorporating her scientific background and passion for makeup and Beauty within her innovative products and services.  

 

Keeping in touch with her heritage, Jacqueline regularly travels back to Haiti and Africa. For her, beauty is about staying true to your identity and celebrating the aspects that define you. For that reason, Afro-Caribbean culture plays a significant role in her cosmetic brand and her makeup techniques often reflect the colorful vibrancy of the African diaspora.  

 

Ready to embrace your identity and channel your inner queen? Get in touch with Jacqueline and her team for professional makeup guidance and expertise.