Reacher Star's Speedy Tattoo Removal Secrets Unveiled for Season 4

As of October 2nd, 2025, the highly anticipated fourth season of the hit series Reacher is currently in production. The show's star, Alan Ritchson, has already teased that the new season may feature the best fight scenes the series has ever done, making it well worth holding on to a Prime Video subscription to watch both Reacher and the upcoming Neagley spinoff.

Behind the scenes, there is a lot of work being done to ensure the new season of Reacher is the best yet, including in the makeup department. While one might not expect Ritchson to spend a great deal of time in makeup before filming, the actor does have some significant tattoos that need to be covered up to accurately portray the tattoo-free Jack Reacher.

According to a recent Instagram video, the process of covering Ritchson's tattoos is a fairly quick one, taking less than an hour. The makeup team uses an airbrush to apply a matching skin tone, making the tattoos disappear. At the end of the day, the removal process is even faster, taking just a few minutes with a mysterious "Alan's magic remover" product.

This ability to quickly cover and uncover tattoos is likely a crucial skill for any makeup artist working with actors. For Ritchson, it means more time on set, which in turn means fans of the series can look forward to the arrival of Reacher Season 4 that much sooner.