We know what you're thinking: another celebrity beauty brand that claims to save your skin. Believe me, we rolled our eyes too. But after moving to New York and suddenly struggling with eczema on my face, eyelids, and hands (fun!), I got to the point where I tried literally everything.
After several visits to the dermatologist and countless prescriptions, my skin was still irritated, flaky and almost painful. That's when I picked up The Outset from Scarlett Johanssonmostly out of curiosity… not out of hope.
The simplicity of the brand immediately caught my eye – just a few Gentle, vegan and fragrance-free formulas designed for sensitive skin.. I started with the Daily Essentials Regimen Bundle: A gentle micellar cleanser with antioxidants, Firming Vegan Collagen SerumAnd A Nourishing Daily Moisturizer with Squalane.
After a week, the redness around the eyes decreased. After two weeks, my flaky patches were barely noticeable. And then the star intervened: Botanical Barrier Salvea thick, soothing balm that I now treat like liquid gold. Whenever I feel a dry patch forming, I apply it and hooray – crisis averted. In winter I even use it as a night mask. It has never failed me.
No, you shouldn't give up on dermis (mine told me, “If your skin likes it, stick with it”). But this is the only skincare product I've ever subscribed to monthly, and the reusable bags make it too easy to reorder.
For eczema-prone or chronically dry skin, The Outset is truly worth a look.
