Courteney Cox, known for her role in the hit TV show “Friends,” recently shared her daily makeup routine and a beauty regret from her past. In a candid video posted on Instagram, the 61-year-old actress revealed that she had her eyelids tattooed with eyeliner many years ago, which has now turned from black to blue. “It’s supposed to be black, but now it’s blue, so I always have to wear something to cover that, which is such a drag,” Cox said while demonstrating how she conceals the discolored liner.
This admission struck a chord with many women who, like Cox, opted for semi-permanent makeup treatments in the 90s or early 2000s, only to find them aging poorly over time. Karen Betts, an expert in permanent makeup treatments, explained that older pigments used in earlier decades often contained high concentrations of carbon black or single-source iron oxides, which could oxidize when exposed to the skin’s natural chemistry, UV light, or certain skincare ingredients.
Cox’s candid makeup confession
Modern semi-permanent makeup technology has significantly reduced the risk of oxidation by using carefully balanced iron oxides and carbon in pigments. However, for those dealing with the aftermath of outdated treatments, correctional tattooing or laser treatments can help neutralize unwanted tones or remove unwanted pigment. Despite her eyeliner mishap, Cox maintains a humorous outlook on her beauty choices over the years.
In the video, she also poked fun at her once overly thin eyebrows, which she has since worked to restore. Cox’s no-fuss makeup routine includes trusted products such as U Beauty The Super Hydrator moisturizer, Make Beauty concealer and foundation, Victoria Beckham eye pencil, Chanel eyeliner, Make Up Forever eyeliner, Kosas Air Brow Tinted Clean Volumizing Eyebrow Gel, Augustinus Bader lip balm, and Rare Beauty powder and brush. Her candid approach to sharing her beauty regimen and past regrets offers a refreshing take on the trials and tribulations of beauty trends over the decades.
