From a young age, makeup artist Jill Ventimiglia has been getting her hands dirty – whether she was painting or doing pottery. So it comes as no surprise that makeup artistry came naturally to her.

An assisting gig doing makeup led Jill to recognize the similarities to painting ceramic pieces, and she instantly found her niche. However, it was her fondness for building confidence in women that propelled Jill into the makeup industry. From that point on, Jill thrust herself into the business, working at a makeup counter in Atlanta. Thus began a journey into making a career out of cosmetics. After three years, Jill was ready to take herself to the next level. She moved to Los Angeles where she enrolled in renowned makeup school, Makeup Designory (MUD). Her talent and drive got her hired on her first film before graduating, and she has been working in the business ever since.

Her experience in the film industry led her to conceptualize her first product—a foundation that would not break out her clients and would actually benefit the skin. With the creation of the Shea Butter Foundation Stick, Jill decided to go all out and design a full line of cosmetics: Jack & Jill Cosmetics was born.

Jill’s approach to beauty is simple, yet classic which is evident in Jack & Jill Cosmetics. Her belief that beauty starts from within is evident in her motto: “beauty from the inside out”. Her knack for bringing out the inner beauty of her clients is at the core of her brand. “To touch a woman and give her the gift of confidence makes me feel like I’m doing something good for the world. I try to teach more then just outside beauty. I’m trying to empower the woman of tomorrow,” says Jill.

With the launch of Jack & Jill Cosmetics, her career is about to come full circle – from selling cosmetics to customers in the retail industry to bringing her own line of cosmetics to the shelves of boutiques and beauty supply stores. Jack & Jill Cosmetics is already building up a following, as it was recently used by makeup artist Tym Buacherern on Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson in DreamGirls.

Los Angeles makeup artist Jill actively works between film, television and the red carpet –and was Key Makeup Artist on the film, Brick. Her growing celebrity client list includes Megan Good, Daryl Hannah, Emilie De Ravin, Cheryl Hines, Joseph Gordon Levitt, and Lukas Haas.