Jenny Lin

After three seasons, #TellMeLies has come to an end. The bombshell series finale didn't just tie up loose plot points: It sealed off a Y2K collegiate time capsule that felt so accurate it’s easy to forget the show premiered in 2022. At the link in bio, we spoke to the show's makeup designer Jenny Lin to find out her behind-the-scenes perspective, the hero products that helped her recapture a bygone era, the three Y2K girlies that were on her mood board, and more.

❤️💄 Valentine’s glam, but make it Tell Me Lies 💄❤️ A handful of some favorite iconic makeup moments spanning all 3 seasons of @tellmelieshulu — for a hot date night, a chaotic Galentine’s, or your “I’m fine” era. Finale next week… and the looks only get darker. 👀🔥 Which look inspires you? Tell me in the comments! 💕 #TellMeLies #TellMeLiesHulu #MakeupArtist #MakeupByJennyLin #valentinesmakeup

✨ Iconic inspo: Cher ✨ Vibe: Complete emotional chaos ✨ @hourglasscosmetics Veil Eye Primer ✨ @maccosmetics Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Black Mirror (to create the depth of the eye) ✨ @danessa_myricks Colorfix Foils (to add dimension) in Platinum (silver inner) & Rebirth (purple center) ✨ Lemonhead Crystal Tokyo Spacejam & Midnight Society glitters ✨ Studio @urbandecaycosmetics heavy metal liner ✨ Hourglass self-sharpen eyeliner obsidian 360 waterline ✨ On Lucy’s chest:@lemonhead.la Paradise Cove glitter ✨ @ardellbeauty Demi wispies 👄 Lip combo whimsical @wonderskin + @armanibeauty Prisma glass 05 Hair designer @blake_arsenault Costume Design @charraqisven Tan by @glow_with_the_floww Click on the @shopmy links in my bio for more details & to shop the hero products! #tellmelieshulu #makeupbyjennylin #tellmelies #tellmeliesmakeup #makeupartist

Life lately 🤠🧘🏻‍♀️🦭✨ #lifelately #makeupbyjlin #travels #scubadiving #makeupartist

Happy Mother’s Day from the world of @tellmelieshulu 💐❤️✨ Makeup for Bree’s mom beautifully executed by @lornathibodeau on the stunning @need4meade ✨ Show designed by me 🧚🏼 And of course, Bree’s mom’s iconic look wouldn’t be complete without costume design by @charraqisven . 🤍 and the hair dept @blake_arsenault @natasha.ristich #TellMeLies #TellMeLiesHulu #MakeupDesigner #BehindTheScenes #TVMakeup

Still not over last night’s finale!! 🎬🔥 So grateful to be part of such an iconic show that’s this romantic, a cinematic period piece, and this deeply character-driven. The storytelling on NCIS: Origins continues to raise the bar in network television, period. Huge thank you to our brilliant showrunners @davyjnorth & @ginalucita , our insanely talented cast, and the crew that makes the magic and laughs happen every single day. And extra love to my entire makeup department for their flawless beauty and SFX work and our hair team you all are equal parts all talent, passion and love 🤍 can’t wait to go back for season 3 this July! Missing everyone like crazy. #NCISOrigins #BehindTheScenes #FilmCrewLife #MakeupDepartment #Grateful

Wedding inspo but make it Bree 💍✨ @tellmelieshulu . I loved creating Bree’s wedding look, pulling from 2015 Kylie era glam of cut creases, satin skin, sculpted contour, and that velvety matte lip. 👄 We kept her complexion softly perfected with a satin finish (not too dewy, not too flat), then built structure through contour to give her that polished mature definition. The eyes leaned into a modernized cut crease—lifted and diffused so it still felt romantic and ethereal rather than harsh paired with soft corner ardell lashes that open everything up without overpowering her. This was a true collaboration between @catmissal and myself 🤍 established in season 2 carried into season 3 2015 story line. Perfect for wedding season—timeless with a structured, cinematic softness. #tellmelies #bridalinspo #makeupdesign #filmmakeup #tellmeliesbts

“In the makeup industry, some professionals stand out for their specialization, while others, like Jenny Lin, excel at mastering everything. As a Makeup Department Head, Jenny has successfully navigated radically different visual universes…Her name is synonymous with precision and trust, which has led her to be Gina Rodriguez’s personal makeup artist on multiple projects and currently to lead the highly anticipated CBS prequel, “NCIS: Origins”. Today, we sit down with her to decipher how a character is built to evolve over the years and how technique must always adapt to serve a good story.” — @littlethingsbylollita I’m deeply honored to be interviewed and featured by Lolita Makeup School. From working under visionary directors like @jamescameronofficial and @robertrodriguez on Alita: Battle Angel (@alitamovie ), to building worlds on Queen of the South, shaping character driven beauty on @tellmelieshulu , and now leading NCIS: Origins (@ncisverse ), every chapter has been about storytelling, trust, and growth. So grateful as well for the continued collaboration Robert Rodriguez and @hereisgina , who has trusted me across multiple projects. Thank you, @littlethingsbylollita , for capturing not just what I do, but the journey behind it. ❤️

BTS @tellmelieshulu Season 3 Gallery Shoot. I always love doing gallery shoots because they’re so personal and capture the perfect snapshot of the entire season. Of course, one of Lucy’s most iconic makeup looks ended up being immortalized on the hero poster, and is also my favorites. ❤️💕✨ #tellmelieshulu #makeupartist #makeupbyjlin #makeupdesigner #bts

“This is Jenny Lin, she’s amazing. I’m in here for like 3 hours, and I show up 2 hours late…” — @calebfoote impersonating @marielmolino Repost from @marielmolino : “I was extremely busy so I asked @calebfoote to narrate my GRWM for #NCISorigins new episode tomorrow yar welcome 💋 @ncisorigins @cbstv ” Omg I love this so much I laughed and watched this so many times. I adore my NCIS fam so much. Beyond grateful to spend countless hours on set with such funny cast + crew! New episodes drop every Tuesday, don’t forget to tune in bc the last few eps of the season are pretty good. 😊 #setlife #filmfamily #gratefulheart #season3

✨🖤 PIPPA @tellmelieshulu 🖤✨ Pippa in season 1 is still figuring out who she is. Her makeup feels experimental and later in season more heavy w/ heavier eyes and Lincoln park after dark polish. The blonde in s2 isn’t just aesthetic it’s assimilation. She leans into a more traditionally feminine version of herself w/ her softer cooler makeup tones and pink nails. Season 3 isn’t a glow up it’s a complete recalibration. She’s not performing anymore, she choses herself and Diana.. #tellmelies #pippa #makeupdesign #characterdesign #storytelling @tellmelieshulu @sonialosem @alexlucasartist @capricegreenofficial @sylviahmua @lornathibodeau @blake_arsenault

My second year collaborating with @function and so proud to be a #FunctionPartner 🤍 With @katyperry Perry sparking conversations around biological age, I wanted to share mine too and why this matters more than ever. As someone constantly on set, traveling, and running at full speed, it’s easy to put off doctor visits even though we have the best insurance with MPI …But here’s the truth: you can’t optimize/Improve/fix what you don’t measure. Getting your numbers = getting your power back. @function makes it so simple to understand what’s actually going on in your body so you can move smarter, feel better, and show up at your best (on set and in life). No guesswork. No excuses. So affordable! My gf @mydayisagift + her hubby and I are obsessed. #FunctionPartner #WellnessTools #BiohackingBasics #HealthFirst OnSetLife