In the September of 2021, Squid Game dropped on Netflix and immediately held not just its 456 contestants, but the entire world captive. The show may have stomped on your heart, chewed it up and spat it out, but with the premiere of the third installment upon us, here we stand—ready to get hurt again. And if you are settling in for a long night indoors, it helps to make the most of this time to treat your skin to some TLC. Ahead, we round up all the Korean beauty essentials that will combat screen strain and help you leave the binge session with brighter, happier skin (even if you can’t say the same about your heart).
After all those hours of biting your nails through the cliffhangers, your hands could likely use some love—and Milk Baobab’s perfumed hand cream is the perfect candidate for the task. Niacinamide and ceramides come together to soften the skin, while the mood-enhancing scent of lemon and red berries will ensure that you aren’t crying into your pillow all night.
The Front Man wears his mask and you’ll be wearing yours—the only difference is that yours will leave you with brighter, moisturised skin instead of unaddressed trauma. Inspired by the beauty rituals of the women of the Joseon dynasty, this exfoliating mask will clear away impurities to leave you glowing like royalty.