Scarlett Johansson learned a hard beauty lesson when she was left with a “hole” in her face after trying to get rid of a pimple. The 39-year-old actress recently opened up about one of her “biggest beauty regrets” after opting for a cortisone injection to treat a blemish, despite being cautioned against it by a makeup artist.
In an interview with E! News, she shared, “Never get a cortisone shot to get rid of a pimple. I was warned by a makeup artist years ago about how it could go wrong.” She recounted a story about another actress who had a pimple right before a major scene and sought a cortisone injection from a dermatologist. “It left a huge crater, which looked much worse than the pimple ever did,” she recalled. Unfortunately, Johansson didn’t heed the advice and made the same mistake herself a year later. “I can confirm it does leave a hole!” she admitted. Though she’s since managed to massage it away, she considers it one of her biggest beauty blunders.
As someone who has faced skin challenges, Johansson has since developed her own skincare routine, which she perfected through her beauty brand, The Outset. Sharing her skincare wisdom with her fans, she emphasized the importance of simplicity: “Develop a routine you can stick to. I think I’ve got mine down now, and the key is to keep it streamlined—that’s why The Outset routines are always straightforward and efficient. You don’t need a 16-step routine to get great results.” Her philosophy centers on keeping things easy and effective, and it’s this approach that she carries into her brand.
One of her standout products is the Prep Serum, a multitasking powerhouse that combines four products in one. Johansson raved about the serum, saying, “I hear from so many people that they get hooked by our Prep Serum. It simplifies your routine, and my skin doesn’t feel the same without it.” It’s clear that through her journey, Johansson has not only learned the art of self-care but also mastered how to help others simplify their beauty rituals while still achieving glowing results.
