Jennifer Meyer

Back to blog
The Protocol: Jennifer Meyer

The Protocol: Jennifer Meyer

Our series featuring the daily routines, expert advice, and beauty tips of industry insiders (read: those who’ve got it down to a science). Because we should all have a Protocol.

Few jewelry designers have made an impact, especially those with such a subtle and nuanced sensibility, like Jennifer Meyer. Since launching her eponymous line, the Jennifer Meyer Collection, in 2005, the Los Angeles-based multi-hyphenate (the mother of two also has her own scent inspired by her days spent by the sand and surf in her hometown of Malibu) has watched her effortless pieces grace the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson, Emma Stone, Reese Witherspoon, Meghan Markel, Kate Hudson, and Beyoncé, to name a few. 

Every fine piece, like her trademark dainty evil eye and modernized nameplates,  is still hand made in her LA studio, and Jen's philosophy remains front and center: Jewelry is more than an accessory. Created as symbols of luck, celebration, and love, wearing it is a way to reflect on life's milestones and moments and in turn, it becomes an extension of yourself. As of 2018, she has a brick-and-mortar store at Palisades Village where you can peruse her collection in person. 

Here, the preternaturally cool designer talks about her favorite escape, what she uses to smell good all the time, and striking a fine balance.

What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?
I try to do at least a five-minute meditation before grabbing my phone. I drink decaf coffee (I know—very controversial lol) and check my texts and emails. 

Then I get the kids ready and take them to school. I love the ritual of school drop-off. They play me all the good new music and sometimes even ask for advice. After drop-off, I go straight to a workout; otherwise I will never get to it. Then I’m ready for the day!

Describe your morning and evening skincare routines. 
In the morning, I take a shower and use my C & The Moon Body Scrub. Then I use lotion all over (I’m obsessed with moisturized skin). I use Jennifer Meyer Hand & Body Cream.

I like to use a vitamin C serum and U Beauty’s SUPER Hydrator; it’s my favorite. And, if I remember, sunscreen. The Multimodal Defender is so great because it not only protects me from the sun but even heat because I sometimes struggle with melasma. And always a spritz of my Jennifer Meyer perfume. I’m all about smelling good!  

At night, nothing makes me happier than a hot bath before bed to make me feel clean and relaxed, and it’s also where I do a lot of thinking. When I get out, I wash my face with U Beaty’s MANTLE Skin Conditioning Wash.

Then, I often use the Resurfacing Compound and I also like Shani Darden’s retinol serum. I always end with The SUPER Hydrator. I also love Augustinus Bader; love their oil and moisturizer to throw in the mix. Then a lip balm. I pile it all on. I like to be very moisturized before bed. 

I also love the Resurfacing Body Compound. It's literally the ultimate body cream. I use it every day when I get out of the shower and before I go to bed. It's so good for my skin and I swear it has evened it out.

What’s your diet like on a typical day?
I’m a big believer in balance. I try to start my day with lots of water, a coffee, and a green juice.  For lunch or dinner, I try and do a salad of some kind or I love a fish taco—that vibe. I try and be as conscious as possible, but I find it pretty hard to pass up a good bread basket, a bowl of pasta, or a margarita.

What's the last thing you do before you go to bed?
Honestly, I say all the things I’m grateful for in my head. It helps me fall right to sleep.

Who’s your beauty idol?
My mom. She has perfect skin. No wrinkles. She’s never gotten Botox. Just water and moisturizer.

What’s the most high-maintenance aspect of your beauty protocol?
I like to treat myself to sessions with Nurse Jamie whenever possible. I love a lymphatic massage with Detox by Rebecca. I also love a really luxurious facial with Joanna Czech. 

What’s the best piece of beauty advice you’ve gotten?
Drink water, use sunscreen, and surround yourself with people who don’t stress you out—it ages you 😊

What’s your 24-hour plan for getting ready for a big event or photoshoot?
I love to fit in a good workout. Sweating helps my skin and my mind. I try to drink a ton of water, eat pretty clean, and get rest.

Lymphatic massage is my splurge, but it makes everything better. Getting my hair blown out and makeup done always makes me feel somewhat put together.

What do you do when you want to reset, regroup, or detox? 
Being near the ocean resets my nervous system, a walk with a friend always makes me feel better. I swear by Rebecca for a lymphatic drainage massage. The results are amazing, and I’ve never had another treatment come close.

Dr. Habib Sadgehi is so special to me and helps heal my mind, body and spirit. And acupuncture by Ellie. I’m obsessed. If I’m really looking to reset, the ultimate: Take me to Cabo for the weekend 😊

Featured Products

You May Also Like

Visibly resurface, renew, and tighten with one complexion-boosting compound.

Shop now

A mega-dose of moisture that keeps hydrating for up to 48 hours.

Shop now

Two high-performance heroes for one foolproof routine.

Shop now

Plumps, contours, and enhances lips with a 3-D cushion-effect and visible volume.

Shop now

A futuristic formula that's one part next-gen moisturizer, one part intuitive skin tint.

Shop now

A revolutionary concentrate that visibly tightens skin on the arms.

Shop now

A visionary approach to eye care, erasing the look of fine lines, dark circles and puffiness with every use.

Shop now

An overnight treatment to renew the skin’s moisture barrier for softer-, stronger-looking skin.

Shop now

A next-gen treatment that reduces hyperpigmentation while offering sun protection.

Shop now

A futuristic formula that does the work of a double-cleanse and makeup remover in a single step.

Shop now

A luxe-yet-lightweight emulsion with lightning-fast absorption and groundbreaking body benefits.

Shop now

A breakthrough oil-hydrator hybrid built to prevent dry, dehydrated skin.

Shop now

A breakthrough body exfoliant for smooth skin free of visible irregularities.

Shop now

A first-of-its-kind rapid chemical exfoliator for clinical-grade results in as few as five minutes.

Shop now

An essential quartet of our award-winning classics.

Shop now

Brighten, resurface, renew, tighten, equalize, and defend with one complexion-boosting...

Shop now

A multilevel formula engineered to visibly tighten, lift, and contour the skin on the neck, chest, and jawline.

Shop now

The consummate limited-edition summer travel set, designed for long weekends and last-minute getaways.

Shop now

The foundational routine featuring our two original power players for...

Shop now

The ultimate reset for visibly reawakened skin.

Shop now

The foundational routine featuring our two original power players for...

Shop now

Our cult-favorite multitasking hero, squared: This special-edition set offers the...

Shop now

The streamlined U Beauty routine for glass-like skin with locked-in...

Shop now

Two groundbreaking body formulas, one jetset duo.

Shop now

U Beauty’s first luxury tool for controlled, precision-perfect product application.

Shop now

Featuring The SCULPT and SUPER Body, a limited-edition bundle for the best body skin of your life.

Shop now

Your year-round routine updated with a limited-edition makeover.

Shop now

Two hero products, featuring multiple SIRENS, come together for your ultimate brightening routine.

Shop now

Your year-round routine updated with a limited-edition makeover.

Shop now

Powered by our patent-pending HYDRA-SIREN Capsule, the SUPER delivers long-chain...

Shop now

A revolutionary concentrate that visibly tightens and firms skin on the arms.

Shop now

A transformative treatment that plumps and contours the lips with...

Shop now

A custom dry brush designed to cleanse, purify, and energize the skin on the body.

Shop now

A groundbreaking body treatment that strengthens the skin’s appearance while...

Shop now

A trifecta of necessary U Beauty heroes for visibly glowing bare skin for visibly smoother, brighter skin with up to 48 hours of sustained hydration.

Shop now

Plumps, contours, and enhances lips with a 3-D cushion-effect and visible volume.

Shop now