Monday, May 25, 2026
The stage is set for the highly anticipated Jamaica International Beauty Expo, following an intimate industry cocktail evening hosted at Orá By Fontana on Wednesday, May 20, at its Liganuea location in St Andrew. The vibes-driven lead-up event offered beauty and wellness stakeholders a preview of what’s to come when the expo unfolds from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28 at the National Arena.
Against the backdrop of Orá, guests fully embraced the store’s curated offerings, including Fenty Beauty products as well as an alluring selection of fragrances from some of the world’s leading fashion houses. With vino flowing courtesy of CPJ, the evening unfolded into a vibrant networking affair as industry professionals, entrepreneurs and beauty insiders connected and exchanged style notes.
The industry cocktail series forms part of the expo organisers’ wider thrust to create meaningful spaces that broaden access and opportunity for industry partners, while strengthening collaboration across Jamaica’s growing beauty and wellness sectors.
Beauty Buffs It was girls’ night out for The Agency Jamaica realtors (from left) Yashel Monteith, Ariel McFarlane and Ayana Dean. Aceion Cunningham
Scent Sophisticates Digicel Jamaica colleagues (from left) Marketing Executive Kerry Sharpe; Executive Director to the CEO Tezzita Davis, and Marketing Business Lead Brithney Clarke seemed to be completely captivated by the rich scent profile of Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum. Aceion Cunningham
Burden of Proof Phillip Yapp, attorney at law, partner, Upper Chambers Law Suites, made quite the style statement. Aceion Cunningham
Pageant Boss Nicole Stoddart, CEO, Beauty Stop, was also in the cut. Aceion Cunningham
On The Nose Digital Data Strategist Dario Lopez enjoyed the comforting opening notes of Place of Peace by Marley Fragrance. Aceion Cunningham
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Out For Content… …was digital creator content Mikayla Gayle. Aceion Cunningham
Portrait Mode Suzette Brown (left), founder, Jamaica International Beauty Expo, and Karen Smith-D’Aguilar, owner, Signature Styles, secured their Page 2 photo-op. Aceion Cunningham
Smiles All Around Fontana Pharmacy Beauty Manager Daina De Gale (centre) was joined by CPJ colleagues, Marketing and Promotions Manager Joleine Longman-Boreland (left); and Marketing Manager Stephanie Smith. Aceion Cunningham
