The Hidden Costs of a Glam Squad, Featuring Makeup Artist Jenna Nicole
5/8/202635 min
Today we’re joined by celebrity makeup artist Jenna Nicole, known for creating her signature soft glam on clients like Selena Gomez and Brenda Song. In this episode, Jenna shares how her lifelong love of makeup turned into a career after becoming pregnant with her son at 16 and realizing beauty could become both a creative outlet and a way to support herself. We also talk about what defines the new generation of celebrity makeup artists, the products she always keeps in her kit, and how she creates perfected, high-definition complexion that still looks modern and natural. Plus, Jenna shares her thoughts on the Simone Biles $23K glam discourse and what people often misunderstand about the business of beauty behind the scenes.
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First 90 secondsKirbie Johnson· Host0:00
[upbeat music] G-L-A-M, Los Angeles.
Sara Tan· Host0:04
Hi, Kirby. Hi, Sarah.
Kirbie Johnson· Host0:07
Welcome to Los Angeles.
Sara Tan· Host0:10
[upbeat music] Today, we are joined by celebrity makeup artist, Jenna Nicole, known for her ability to create elevated camera-ready glam that still feels modern, wearable, and deeply personalized to each client, from Selena Gomez to Brenda Song. From red carpets to editorial to her growing presence online, Jenna represents a new era of artist balancing artistry and visibility on social media. Welcome to Los Angeles.
Kirbie Johnson· Host0:40
Welcome to Los Angeles.
Jenna Nicole· Guest0:40
Thank you for having me. I'm so excited to be here.
Sara Tan· Host0:43
We're thrilled to have you. Okay?
Jenna Nicole· Guest0:45
You're so pretty.
Sara Tan· Host0:46
So- [laughs] Both of you.
Jenna Nicole· Guest0:47
[laughs] Like, nervous.
Sara Tan· Host0:48
Oh, my God. Stop.
Kirbie Johnson· Host0:49
Don't be nervous. [laughs] We're so excited to pick your brain, but first, we wanna know what's on your face. What are some of the products that you have been loving? What are products that you always maybe have in your kit?
Jenna Nicole· Guest1:00
Oh, my goodness. All of the above. I have a lot on my face. [laughs] Delba, tried and true, always skincare. I'm using today the Armani Luminous Silk Primer, the New Rare foundation, which you don't actually have to use a primer or a set for the foundation, but I was a little dry today, so I did use a primer. A lot of Rare Beauty. Rare Beauty blush in Happy. Makeup Forever lip liner in Universal Earth. It's like a- Ooh ... nice brownie