Scarlett Johansson shares her secret to achieving smooth skin in under three minutes

Scarlett Johansson is a busy mom with two young children, a thriving Hollywood career, and a fast-growing skincare line, The Outset. Yet, despite her packed schedule, she always makes time for the simple joys in life. During the week, her mornings are typically full, but she still finds a moment to enjoy her family. “My favorite thing to do in the morning is to fit everyone in bed for a hug,” she shares. “That includes our dog, Pancake, who’s usually squished between us.” On weekends, though, she savors these moments more fully: “My husband [Colin Jost] and I work a lot, and so do our kids. Sunday mornings to just relax, laugh, and catch up together are a real gift,” she says. “Sometimes, I even make us watch old movies like *Easter Parade*—my daughter will groan at first but soon gets drawn in by the magic.”

Here’s a peek into Scarlett’s weekday morning routine:

**6:30 a.m.**
Scarlett’s iPhone alarm wakes her, albeit with a bit of a jolt each time. She’s considered getting a softer, gradual alarm clock but admits she’d worry it might not actually wake her.

**6:35 a.m.**
Next up is her efficient 2-minute, 45-second skincare routine. Scarlett uses three core Outset products: the Gentle Micellar Antioxidant Cleanser, Firming Vegan Collagen Prep Serum, and Nourishing Squalane Daily Moisturizer. During dry winter months, she also adds The Outset Boosting Oil to keep her skin and nails nourished, even using it on her hair.

Scarlett wakes her daughter for school, helping with brushing teeth and getting dressed. “I love taking care of my kids,” she says. “I know one day she won’t want me to do her pigtails, so I savor each moment while she still does.” They make sure to have a quick breakfast before heading out to catch the bus.

**7:30 a.m.**
Returning home, Scarlett and Colin make coffee together while waiting for their son to wake up.

**8:30 a.m.**
When her son wakes, they enjoy breakfast together as a family, savoring a cozy start to the day.

**10 a.m.**
Fitness is an important part of Scarlett’s mental well-being. When she’s not filming, she trains four days a week, often doing Pilates or meeting with her trainer, Eric Johnson. She finds the focus Pilates requires helps her stay grounded.

**11 a.m.**
After a quick shower (with a little spa-like touch using GOOPGLOW’s Microderm scrub), she applies a light, natural makeup look, incorporating Outset’s Ultralight Boosting Oil to create a sheer finish. Scarlett’s favorites include Westman Atelier’s Vital Skin Foundation Stick and Tower 28’s MakeWaves mascara.

From here, she’s off to work, splitting her time between The Outset and other projects, including collaborations with Jennifer Lawrence’s production company, These Pictures. Working from home has its ups and downs, but when she’s in the office, she’s able to dive fully into her work—often picking up tips from her team on TikTok and snagging her favorite Outset products before they run out, especially her beloved serum.