Jenna's Journal is where lip gloss and skincare come together, written by the woman behind both Glossed By Jenna and Skin by Jenna Marie. Here you'll find esthetician-backed skincare guides, honest answers to the skincare questions you've always wondered about, lip gloss tips and shade guides, and the real story behind building two brands from the ground up. Whether you're here for the science behind your favorite ingredient or just want to get to know Jenna a little better, this is where it all lives, one post at a time.
Jenna's Journal
Latest Entries
HydraFacial Explained: What It Is, Who It's For, and Is It Worth It?
HydraFacial is one of the most searched and most requested treatments in esthetics right now, and for good reason — i...
How to Find Your Perfect Lip Gloss Shade for Your Skin Tone
Let's be honest — walking into a beauty aisle and staring down a wall of lip gloss can feel overwhelming. There are p...
How to Store Your Lip Gloss Properly (So It Stays Fresh Longer)
Most people give their lip gloss collection zero thought in terms of storage — it goes in a bag, a drawer, or a bathr...
The Esthetician's Complete Guide to Retinol: How to Start, What to Expect, and Common Mistakes
Retinol is the most research-backed anti-aging skincare ingredient available without a prescription. Decades of clini...
Understanding Color Theory for Lip Gloss: Why Some Shades Work and Others Don't
Color theory is one of those topics that sounds academic but is genuinely practical once you understand it — because ...
Neck and Décolleté Care: The Skincare Areas Most People Ignore
If there's one thing I notice in my practice that tells me someone is serious about their skin, it's whether they're ...
Eye Creams: Do They Actually Work? An Esthetician's Honest Answer
Eye creams are one of the most purchased — and most debated — categories in skincare. Clients ask me constantly: "Do ...
Can You Wear Lip Gloss to the Gym? (And Why the Answer Is Yes)
There's a category of beauty question that sounds a little silly on the surface but is actually worth taking seriousl...