J&S isn't your average beauty dispensary. The look here is sleek clinical apothacary with a clawfoot tub for a cheeky decorative touch, and of course the main draw is the collection of reputable boutique beauty brands.
The selection is well edited at J&S and features the likes of the prestigious Paul and Joe skincare line, wherein the product descriptions are written in Japanese script so you know they mean business when it comes to facial care. Other lines include the exalted Mario Badescu and a cult perfume line ironically named " CB I Hate Perfumes" and Canadian Organic skincare line Consonant. There is also a good representation of men's grooming care brands well suited for highly maintained lads.
The owner Joel was indispensable in his knowledge of the efficacy and usage of his products, really polite without ever sounding like a chiding Avon lady or those annoying home shopping network beauty "mavens". Joel even provided vanishing cream samples to my skeptical, yet curious friend.
If you're looking to buy premier/ hard to find skincare lines without having to deal with hoity-toity service, visit Jacob & Sebastian and get your pretty on!