ENCLAVE NEWS · NOVEMBER 11, 2026
Enclave News: Pete Davidson Calls Tattoo Removal "Brutal," and 16 Million Quit Sunscreen
Six years into erasing his ink, Pete Davidson gives tattoo removal a one-word review. Plus a dermatologist takes apart three viral sunscreen myths, a nail salon faces a second infection lawsuit, and a lash glue warning.
One comedian, one word: brutal. One dermatologist, three myths, zero patience for them. Seven stories today, each dated, sourced and ending with what you can actually do about it.
REMOVAL
Six Years, a Lot of Sweaters and One Word: Pete Davidson Calls Tattoo Removal "Brutal"
Pete Davidson once wore his tattoos like a second wardrobe. Now, he says, he mostly wears sweaters.
The comedian and actor gave E! News an update on his tattoo removal at the New York premiere of his film How to Rob a Bank, where he appeared alongside co-star Nicholas Hoult, according to the E! Online story published November 11, 2026 and syndicated by Yahoo Entertainment.
His review of the process was short. "It's brutal," Davidson told E! News. He began removing his ink in 2020, the outlet reported, and his arms have gone from fully sleeved to what E! described as nearly completely bare skin.
He also joked about keeping the work under wraps, telling E! News he had been wearing sweaters for about six months so nobody could see what was going on underneath.
And in a twist anyone who has ever said "never again" will recognize, he did not rule out new tattoos. "You never know, they might come back," he said, according to the report.
The interview did not say how many sessions he has had, how many tattoos were treated or what it cost, so we will not guess. What it does show is the part celebrity glow-ups usually skip: removing a large amount of ink is a long project measured in years, not weekends.
HOW WE GOT HERE
Davidson started his removal in 2020, according to E! News. The November 11, 2026 interview is the latest public update; earlier details reported elsewhere could not be independently confirmed for this brief.
THE FIX
How to start tattoo removal without the "brutal" surprises
- Book a consultation first and ask how many sessions a tattoo like yours usually needs, with the honest caveat that ink color, depth and age all change the answer.
- Ask how discomfort is managed and how long each area needs to heal between sessions, so the timeline in your head matches the real one.
- Check who will treat you and what license they hold; in California, the Medical Board of California and the Department of Consumer Affairs license search let you look a provider up by name.
- Tell the provider about pregnancy, a history of keloids or scarring, recent tanning, and medications such as isotretinoin before any treatment is scheduled.
- If you might want new ink later, say so at the start; a fade for a cover-up and a full clearing are different plans.
Picture rolling up your sleeves in spring without thinking twice, because you went in knowing the timeline, asked the right questions and let your skin heal at its own pace.
The Enclave take: Tattoo removal is a marathon: plan for many sessions, real discomfort and healing time between visits, and ask for honest expectations before you start.
Source: Yahoo Entertainment (from E! Online), Nov 11, 2026
CELEB
A Face Portrait Under a Bouquet: Chrisean Rock Chose a Cover-Up After Months of Removal Sessions
Not every tattoo exit is a full erase. Sometimes it is a bouquet.
Reality TV personality Chrisean Rock covered the portrait of rapper Blueface on her right cheek with a large floral design during a Kick livestream on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Baller Alert reported on November 11.
The session ran about six hours, and she stopped before the artist finished because it became too painful, according to the outlet.
"I didn't want to get it in the first place, but I gotta move on," Rock said, as quoted by Baller Alert.
The outlet reported that she had documented removal sessions aimed at the same tattoo since December 2025, and that the portrait had been darkened and refreshed on October 13 before the cover-up.
The story is a live demo of a real decision: keep fading a tattoo until it is gone, or fade it enough and cover it. Neither is wrong, but they are different plans, and switching midway changes what your skin goes through.
HOW WE GOT HERE
According to Baller Alert, the removal sessions began in December 2025, the portrait was refreshed on October 13, 2026 and the cover-up happened on November 10, 2026.
THE FIX
Cover-up or full removal? Three questions that settle it
- Ask yourself whether you want clear skin or a new design; that single answer decides most of the plan.
- If a cover-up is the goal, ask a tattoo artist how light the old ink needs to be first, then ask the removal provider how many fading sessions that usually takes.
- Give the skin the full healing time your provider recommends before new ink goes over a treated area; the tattoo artist should ask about this too.
- On the face or neck, choose extra caution: ask about scarring risk, sun protection afterward and what happens if you change your mind again.
Imagine looking in the mirror and seeing a choice you made calmly, whether that is clear skin or a design you actually love, instead of a reminder of someone else.
The Enclave take: Decide between a fade-for-cover-up and full removal before you start, and talk to both your removal provider and your tattoo artist.
Source: Baller Alert, Nov 11, 2026
SKIN
"There Is No Such Thing as a Healthy Tan": A Dermatologist Takes Apart 3 Viral Sunscreen Myths
Somewhere on your phone right now, someone is explaining that sunscreen is the real danger. A dermatologist brought receipts to San Diego.
Speaking at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting, held November 5 to 8, 2026, Dr. Bassel H. Mahmoud, a professor of dermatology at the University of Massachusetts, walked through the most common anti-sunscreen claims, Healio reported on November 9.
Myth one: sunscreen is toxic. Mahmoud said there is no current evidence that sunscreen causes skin cancer, and research links its use to lower melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma risk. Some chemical filters are absorbed into the bloodstream, Healio reported, but there is no evidence that this causes harm, and absorption is still being studied.
Myth two: sunscreen gives you vitamin D deficiency. There is little evidence for that, he said. "Sunscreen does not block all UV rays from reaching your skin," Mahmoud said, adding that vitamin D also comes from foods such as fatty fish, fortified foods and supplements.
Myth three: a tan is healthy. "There is no such thing as a healthy tan," he said. Any tan is a sign of UV damage.
The stakes are not abstract. The American Academy of Dermatology's 2026 Practice Safe Sun Survey found more than 16 million U.S. adults reduced or stopped using sunscreen because of claims they saw online, according to Healio. Mahmoud also listed other myths: that darker skin does not need sunscreen, that SPF in makeup is enough, and that cold or cloudy days are safe.
HOW WE GOT HERE
This follows Enclave News coverage on November 7, 2026 of bemotrizinol, the first new U.S. sunscreen filter in decades, and on November 10 of a study on sunscreen and free radicals; the ASDS talk took place November 5 to 8, 2026.
THE FIX
How to keep your sunscreen habit when your feed says quit
- Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher every day, including cloudy and cool days, as the American Academy of Dermatology recommends.
- If a chemical filter worries you, switch to a mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide instead of skipping sunscreen.
- Do not count on the SPF in your foundation alone; Mahmoud listed "SPF in makeup is enough" among the myths.
- If you are concerned about vitamin D, ask your doctor about a blood test, food sources or a supplement rather than skipping sun protection.
- Check who made the video: a board-certified dermatologist citing studies is not the same as a creator selling a product.
Picture skin that looks even and calm years from now, because you kept a two-minute habit while the internet argued about it.
The Enclave take: Online sunscreen fear spreads faster than evidence; a daily broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher is still the dermatologists' answer.
Sources: Healio, Nov 9, 2026; American Academy of Dermatology, Nov 2, 2026
SAFETY
No Gloves, a Drill Bit and a Second Lawsuit: A Portland Nail Salon Is Sued Again
Reader note: Legal and health story. The claims below are allegations in a civil lawsuit and have not been proven in court. The salon declined to comment.
A manicure is supposed to be the low-risk part of your week. A lawsuit in Oregon says one wasn't.
A 31-year-old woman sued PDX Nails, a salon on Northeast Glisan Street in Portland, in Multnomah County, alleging she contracted a herpes infection after a walk-in appointment in August 2025, KATU and Local 12 reported on October 20, 2026, citing court documents.
The suit alleges an employee used a drill bit and other tools and then gave a hand massage with lotion or oil without wearing gloves, according to the report. A follow-up test in September 2025 confirmed the infection, the lawsuit says. It seeks $2.5 million.
It is the second case of its kind against the same salon. A 2024 lawsuit over a 2023 manicure was resolved with a confidential settlement, according to Local 12, and KPTV reported on October 21 that the earlier case was settled out of court. A 2021 state investigation reportedly found tools that were not disinfected, including used drill bits at a workstation.
The new suit also names the Oregon Health Authority and the state's Health Licensing Office, arguing they should have suspended or refused to renew the salon's license after the first case, according to Local 12. KPTV said the claim against the state seeks an additional $2.5 million.
PDX Nails told KPTV it had no comment. The allegations have not been tested in court.
HOW WE GOT HERE
A 2021 Oregon state investigation reportedly found disinfection problems at the salon; a 2024 lawsuit over a 2023 appointment ended in a confidential settlement; the new lawsuit was reported October 20 and 21, 2026.
THE FIX
The 60-second hygiene check before any nail, lash or brow service
- Look for the establishment license and your technician's personal license on display; in California, both can be checked on the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology's license search.
- Watch for tools coming out of a sealed pouch or a disinfectant container, and for single-use items such as files and buffers being opened new for you.
- It is fine to ask, "Could you put on fresh gloves?" A good technician will not be offended.
- Skip the service if you have a cut, hangnail or broken skin on the area, and ask the technician to avoid cutting your cuticles.
- If you notice redness, blisters or swelling in the days after a service, see a doctor and report the salon to your state licensing board.
Imagine sitting down for a manicure and relaxing completely, because you already watched the pouch tear open and the gloves go on.
The Enclave take: Clean tools and fresh gloves are not extras. If you do not see them, you are allowed to leave.
Sources: Local 12 / KATU, Oct 20, 2026; KPTV FOX 12, Oct 21, 2026
LASHES
"Quick Drying, Invisible" and Unauthorized: A Regulator Warns Against a Lash Glue
Lash glue sits millimeters from your eye for weeks. So it is worth knowing when a regulator says it cannot vouch for one.
The Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines issued Advisory No. 2026-1530 on October 17, 2026, warning the public not to buy or use XIXI Quick Drying Invisible Eyelash Glue.
The agency said it had verified the product was unauthorized and had not been issued a Certificate of Product Notification as of September 23, 2026. Because it never went through that process, the agency said it "cannot assure their quality and safety."
Products like this may contain ingredients not allowed in cosmetics or be contaminated with heavy metals, the advisory said, which may cause skin irritation, itchiness, anaphylactic shock and organ failure.
This is a Philippine warning, and the product's U.S. availability was not part of it. But cheap, unbranded lash glues are sold online everywhere, and the lesson travels. On November 9, Enclave News covered a Shanghai test in which more than 80% of 28 lash glues were flagged for carcinogens.
HOW WE GOT HERE
The advisory is dated October 17, 2026. It follows the Shanghai Consumer Council's lash glue tests, covered by Enclave News on November 9, 2026.
THE FIX
How to know what is holding your lashes on
- Ask your lash artist which adhesive brand they use and whether you can see the bottle, the ingredient list and the batch or lot number.
- Skip online lash glues with no clear manufacturer, address or ingredient list, especially at bargain prices.
- Ask for a patch test if you have sensitive eyes or have reacted to lash glue before, and tell your artist about any past reactions.
- Keep your eyes closed during application, and if you have burning, swelling or blurred vision afterward, see an eye doctor promptly.
Picture waking up with soft, full lashes and eyes that feel completely normal, because the glue behind them came with a name, a label and a patch test.
The Enclave take: A lash glue with no traceable maker, batch number or ingredient list should not go near your eyes.
Source: Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines, Oct 17, 2026
INDUSTRY
Watermelon Goes Mainstream: Glow Recipe Is Headed to 1,000 Ulta Stores
The K-beauty-inspired brand known for its watermelon everything is getting a much bigger shelf.
Glow Recipe announced on November 10, 2026 that it is launching nationwide at Ulta Beauty, rolling out to 1,000 stores and Ulta.com, according to the company's press release.
The first product, the Exopeptide Caffeine Brighten and Depuff Fresh Slices Eye Mask, launches November 17 exclusively on Ulta Beauty's TikTok Shop, the release said. The wider assortment, including kits such as the Glass Skin Besties Kit and the Watermelon Glow Jelly Sheet Mask Set, arrives on Ulta.com and in stores on December 6.
"Ulta Beauty is where so many people discover beauty," co-founder Christine Chang said in the announcement.
For shoppers, more doors means easier access, and also more temptation to stack new products onto a routine all at once, right before the holidays.
HOW WE GOT HERE
The launch dates are from Glow Recipe's November 10, 2026 announcement: November 17 on Ulta's TikTok Shop, December 6 in stores and online.
THE FIX
How to try a new skincare launch without wrecking your skin
- Add one new product at a time and wait about two weeks before adding another, so you know what is working or irritating.
- Patch-test first on a small area, such as behind the ear or on the inner arm, for a few days.
- Read the full ingredient list for actives you already use, such as acids or retinoids, to avoid doubling up.
- Keep the receipt and check the store's return policy before opening, in case your skin disagrees.
Picture a holiday haul that actually earns its spot on your shelf, because each product got a fair, solo trial.
The Enclave take: A new brand in your local store is a reason to try one product, not to restart your whole routine.
Source: PR Newswire (Glow Recipe), Nov 10, 2026
INDUSTRY
The $1 Beauty Store Now Valued at Nearly $730 Million: Inside Miss A's Big Bet
Prestige brands get the headlines. A store built on very small price tags just got a very large number.
Miss A, a Dallas-based beauty retailer known for affordable prices, is valued at nearly $730 million after its first outside investment, from San Francisco private equity firm VMG Partners, BeautyMatter reported on October 30, 2026.
The company was founded in 2013 by Kenneth Baik and Jean A. Baik as an online retailer and opened its first store in 2016, according to BeautyMatter. It now has about 100 stores in U.S. malls, each carrying more than 15,000 products.
Miss A aims to reach 550 stores and $1 billion in annual sales by 2030, the outlet reported, and said the company grew without traditional advertising, through word of mouth.
The bigger signal: shoppers are splitting their spending, buying some basics for very little and saving their money for the things that matter most to them.
HOW WE GOT HERE
BeautyMatter reported the investment on October 30, 2026; the company's first store opened in 2016.
THE FIX
Where to save and where to splurge in your beauty bag
- Save on tools and accessories you can see and replace easily, such as hair clips, sponges and makeup bags.
- Be choosier about anything used near the eyes or on irritated skin; look for a full ingredient list and a clear manufacturer.
- Check that anything for the eyes or face lists its ingredients and maker in English, and skip unlabeled products whatever the price.
- For services such as lashes, brows and tattoo removal, judge by hygiene, licensing and consultation, not just the lowest price.
Imagine a routine that costs less overall and still feels luxurious, because you spent where it counts and saved everywhere else.
The Enclave take: Cheap is fine for a hair clip or a sponge; spend your care, and your money, on what touches your eyes and broken skin.
Source: BeautyMatter, Oct 30, 2026
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Sources
- Yahoo Entertainment (from E! Online), “Pete Davidson Teases Future Tattoos After "Brutal" Removal Process” (Nov 11, 2026): https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/interviews/articles/pete-davidson-teases-future-tattoos-180500113.html
- Baller Alert, “Chrisean Rock Covers Blueface Tattoo After Admitting She Never Wanted It” (Nov 11, 2026): https://balleralert.com/blueface-tattoo-chrisean-rock-never-wanted-it
- Healio, “'Myths that can mislead': Dermatologist unpacks viral anti-sunscreen claims” (Nov 9, 2026): https://www.healio.com/news/dermatology/20261109/myths-that-can-mislead-dermatologist-unpacks-viral-antisunscreen-claims
- American Academy of Dermatology, “National Healthy Skin Month: Wellness is more than skin deep” (Nov 2, 2026): https://www.aad.org/news/national-healthy-skin-month-2026
- Local 12 / KATU, “Lawsuit: Nail salon accused of giving customer herpes twice in two years” (Oct 20, 2026): https://local12.com/news/nation-world/lawsuit-nail-salon-customer-contracted-herpes-after-alleged-failure-to-wear-gloves-portland-oregon
- KPTV FOX 12, “Portland nail salon hit with second lawsuit over herpes claims” (Oct 21, 2026): https://www.kptv.com/2026/10/21/portland-nail-salon-hit-with-second-lawsuit-over-herpes-claims/
- Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines, “FDA Advisory No.2026-1530: Public Health Warning Against the Purchase and Use of the Unauthorized Cosmetic Product "XIXI QUICK DRYING INVISIBLE EYELASH GLUE"” (Oct 17, 2026): https://www.fda.gov.ph/fda-advisory-no-2026-1530-public-health-warning-against-the-purchase-and-use-of-the-unauthorized-cosmetic-product-xixi-quick-drying-invisible-eyelash-glue/
- PR Newswire (Glow Recipe), “Glow Recipe Announces Retail Expansion with Nationwide Ulta Beauty Launch” (Nov 10, 2026): https://prnewswire.com/news-releases/glow-recipe-announces-retail-expansion-with-nationwide-ulta-beauty-launch-302934861.html
- BeautyMatter, “VMG Investment Values Beauty Retailer Miss A at $730 Million” (Oct 30, 2026): https://www.beautymatter.com/articles/vmg-investment-values-beauty-retailer-miss-a-at-730-million
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