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Judy Reyes on Beauty Splurges, Facials and the Very Best Eyebrow Pencil

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Judy Reyes
Photography by: Ari Michelson
This article first appeared in the Winter 2026 issue of NewBeauty. Click here to subscribe

Beloved for her unforgettable turn as nurse Carla Espinosa on ABC’s fan-favorite Scrubs, Judy Reyes is set to reprise the iconic role in the show’s newly announced reboot. The award-winning actress, who earned multiple ALMA Awards during the series’ 17-time-Emmy-nominated run, continues to shine on screen. She currently stars in ABC’s hit drama High Potential as Selena, the no- nonsense police lieutenant, opposite Kaitlin Olsen and Daniel Sunjata.

Beauty to me is…a great laugh.

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The greatest thing about aging is…not giving a shit.

I feel most beautiful when…I get a good night’s sleep.

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The beauty move I can’t master is…getting these curls poppin.’

The beauty treatments I leave to the pros are…facials and a mani/pedi.

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The beauty treatments I can’t live without are…facials and mani/pedis.

The beauty treatments I splurge on are…facials and mani/pedis.

The beauty products I always have with me…tinted lip balm and makeup sheets.

The last wellness-related thing I did for the first time was…Pilates.

I am proudest of…my skin.

The hack I’ve learned while getting ready on set is…carrying a fan at all times.

My first big splurge when I started booking roles was…laser hair removal.

The best bathroom run-in I’ve had at an awards show was…not in a bathroom, but Prince at the ALMA Awards tribute to Sheila E.

The last product I used until the end was…Anastasia’s eyebrow pencil.

My favorite way to unwind is…tea and a jigsaw puzzle.

My first beauty memory was…discovering I could wear my hair curly instead of straight all the time.

My must-pack items when I fly are…face wash, sunscreen and moisturizer.

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