Self-care is the highest form of self-love. There’s something about taking time out for yourself and indulging in anything and everything that makes you feel good. And the first thing that often comes to mind? Face masks. They are the true MVP skincare product of any self-care routine. They deep cleanse, moisturise, exfoliate, hydrate, brighten and do so much more – while all you have to do is slather them on, sit back and catch up on your favourite shows. Since everyone is obsessed with Korean dramas currently, why not pair the two guilty pleasures together and plan the perfect self-care weekend? Here are six popular Korean dramas and their perfect face mask pairings. Just sit in the comfort of your home and experience the ultimate escape.
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Crash Landing On You
The stepping stone into K-dramas for many, Crash Landing On You is a romantic comedy-drama that will win your heart over from the first episode. Accidentally paragliding into North Korea, South Korean heiress Yoon Se-ri finds herself trying to head back home with the help of North Korean Special Forces Captain, Ri. An action-packed story of two star-crossed lovers and their adventures is what makes this series a favourite for many.
Since Se-ri’s journey starts off in Hallasan National Park on Jeju Island, pair it with Innisfree’s Yuzu Energy Mask. The 20-minute masking session will leave your skin with a radiant K-beauty glow. If you’re going on a full-on marathon, then we recommend slapping on Laneige’s Water Sleeping Mask. This way you can binge in bed all night long, without hitting the pause button.
Business Proposal
Another rom-com to add to the list, Business Proposal follows an accidentally-in-love journey between Shin Ha-ri and Tae-moo. What starts off as an act between two strangers, turns into a hilarious romance you can’t help but root for. Keeping the trendy and quirky vibe of Shin Ha-ri in mind, ClayCo’s Purifying Matcha Clay Mask makes for the perfect go-to for this binge. With ingredients like hyaluronic acid, green tea and glycerin, your skin is left clean, hydrated and blemish-free. And if you’re looking for instant uplift, then opt for Nip+Fab’s Vitamin C Fix Sheet Mask. This face sheet mask brightens, reduces appearance of enlarged pores, decreases pigmentation and dark spots and moisturises the skin. Treat your skin, all while you unravel the tangled web of the plot.
Sky Castle
Step into the high-society world of four women and their elite families, where nothing matters more than status and money. Sky Castle is drama, romance, comedy, all packed into one. Keeping up with the status quo of the fancy four, we recommend L’Occitane’s Divine Cream Mask that boasts super ingredients that are luxe and unique – just like the characters on the show. And since all that glitters is gold (and more) in this show, Makeup Revolution’s Skin Care Gold Glitter Face Off Mask perfectly fits into the vibe and will make you feel like a star.
Hospital Playlist
A medical show, Hospital Playlist taps into the lives and brilliant minds of five friends-turned-colleagues. It’s centred around life, death and everything in between – and is a rollercoaster ride of information and feelings that will get you hooked instantly. We recommend entering Yulje Medical Centre with face masks that mean business. What better way to kickstart the watch party than with face masks that are medically backed and science driven? Dermalogica’s Multivitamin Power Recovery Mask comes packed with concentrated vitamins A, C and E, B5, liquorice, comfrey and burdock, all of which repair, restore and firm the skin. Fixderma Cosmetic Laboratories Hydrating Face Mask retains that medicinal element of the show and gives you glowing, hydrated skin that is treated and protected.
Squid Game
One of Netflix’s most-watched K-dramas across the globe, Squid Game took the world by storm in 2021. While watching episode two, the honeycomb Dalgona candy challenge got us all terrified – but salivating – so we have two yummy options for you. Number one: Farmacy’s Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask. It’s an interesting choice as it contains ingredients such as honey, ceramides, apple and vitamin B5, which all leave your skin nourished and glowing. Number two: COSRx’s Full Fit Propolis Honey Overnight Mask. It contains propolis extract and beeswax, which nourishes and moisturises the skin while you get in your beauty sleep – something we all need after watching Squid Game, to be honest.
Strong Girl Do Bong-soon
A fun and witty K-drama, Strong Girl Do Bong-soon smashes stereotypes in every way possible. The perfect example of small but mighty, the main character Bong-soon isn’t afraid of using her superhuman strength to defend those around her. Similarly, Sulwhasoo’s Overnight Vitalizing Mask may come across mild, but is packed with a powerhouse of ingredients like pomegranate and walnut that exfoliate, lock in moisture, strengthen skin barrier, brighten and even out the skin too. If you’re looking for a quick fix me up, then just like Bong-soon, Aminu’s Nordic Mud Mask will swoop in to save the day. It brightens, calms and rejuvenates the skin, leaving it with a healthy glow in minutes.
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