Scarlett Johansson reveals how ‘supportive’ beauty keeps her ‘grounded’

Scarlett Johansson has credited her regular skincare regime for helping her stay grounded and feel “more like myself.”

The 41-year-old actress opened up to Yahoo!’s Laugh Lines about how she maintains her flawless appearance, and said she believes in beauty when it’s “supportive, not corrective.”

Scarlett, who founded her skincare line The Outset in 2022, explained, “My three-step routine is non-negotiable.”

“It takes under three minutes, but it makes me feel put together, even on the most chaotic days. A consistent skincare routine actually helps a lot. It’s predictable, it’s calming, and it’s something I can control,” she added.

The Black Widow star continued, “My routine is one of the few moments in the day where I’m not multitasking,” further saying, “It’s not about transformation—it’s about maintenance, in the best sense of the word. Like checking in with yourself.”

She added that her “version of a beauty escape” is “very unglamorous”, admitting it’s usually just “five quiet minutes alone”.

The actress said, “It’s less about the product and more about giving yourself permission to pause.”

“Early on, beauty felt very external—part of the job, part of the image. Over time, it’s become much more personal,” she explained.

“Now it’s less about how something looks and more about how it feels. I’ve let go of a lot. I’m much more interested in how my skin feels - healthy, comfortable, balanced,” Scarlett mentioned.

One of the products Scarlett credits for allowing herself to “reset” is The Outset’s Lip Oasis balm. “Honestly, even just reapplying it and taking a breath can feel like a reset.”

Scarlett concluded by saying it was her first introduction to beauty and skincare, through her on-screen roles, that inspired her to launch her simple skincare range.

“I spent years in a makeup chair having every kind of product layered onto my skin, and my skin really pushed back. I dealt with breakouts, sensitivity, all of it. It made me realise that more isn’t better, and ‘fixing’ your skin can actually make things worse,” Scarlett Johansson said of her inspiration for make up and skin care.