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Scarlett Johansson Launches Skin Care Line The Outset for Sensitive Skin

Scarlett Johansson has introduced a skin care product line named The Outset, targeted at individuals with sensitive skin. The actress discussed her personal experiences with acne and melasma in an interview. The line includes products for various skin conditions, and her husband Colin Jost has tested some items.

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The products are designed for people with sensitive skin, similar to Johansson's own skin type. Johansson developed the line after dealing with skin issues for many years.

Johansson stated that she experienced acne starting from age 12. During filming of the 1998 movie 'The Horse Whisperer' at age 13, a makeup artist commented on a blemish on her forehead. She described feeling self-conscious as a pre-teen on set, where lighting adjustments were made to accommodate the issue.

Approximately 12 years ago, Johansson had a realization about her skin struggles amid her acting career. She reported trying various treatments for acne and breakouts over the years. This led her to create The Outset to address these concerns.

Product Details and Personal Use The Outset offers products for different skin conditions, including one for melasma, which Johansson said she developed about 10 years ago.

Johansson noted that the product has helped reduce her melasma, though it was not visible during the interview. The line aims to provide options for a range of users. Johansson's acting career includes roles that challenged early typecasting as an ingenue or similar archetypes.

' Her films have collectively grossed $15 billion at the box office.

Family Involvement and Career Reflections Colin Jost, Johansson's husband and a 'Saturday Night Live' cast member, has participated in product testing for The Outset.

Johansson recounted an incident where Jost applied a face mask with a tingling sensation, initially mistaking it for an allergic reaction. She used cool washcloths to alleviate the discomfort.

She discussed the competitive nature of acting and the instinct to maintain attention once achieved. Johansson expressed that she is working on gaining better perspective on her accomplishments.

Story Timeline

4 events
  1. About 12 years ago

    Johansson had a realization about her skin struggles during her acting career.

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  2. About 10 years ago

    Johansson began experiencing melasma.

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  3. 1998

    Johansson, at age 13, filmed 'The Horse Whisperer' and dealt with acne on set.

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  4. Age 12

    Johansson first started dealing with skin struggles including acne.

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Potential Impact

  1. 01

    The Outset may expand market options for sensitive skin products.

  2. 02

    Increased awareness of adult acne may grow from her public discussion.

  3. 03

    Johansson's launch could influence other celebrities to enter skin care.

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PublishedApr 12, 2026, 2:09 PM
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