Skin Inc. Associate Managing Editor Maggie Walker shares what’s on her mind this month.
Hi esty besties! If you know anything about me, you know that I am a spooky season girlie. Fall is by far my favorite time of year, and it’s not just having access to all things pumpkin and cozy sweaters. I have also always been a huge fan of scary movies. So, in honor of it finally being time to celebrate pumpkin spice and everything spooky, I am pairing some of my favorite Halloween movies with skin care products.
1. Trick R Treat
This is always a must watch during the Halloween season in my house, and one of the main characters of the movie always carries around a sucker in the shape of a Jack-o-Lantern. Pumpkins are kind of a big theme in this movie (among many other things), but that’s why I paired this with a pumpkin product, and what better than the BiON Pumpkin Enzyme Mask? This is a fantastic mask that targets exfoliation, aging and hydration.
2. Hocus Pocus
Now, this is a given. The entire movie is all about the Sanderson Sisters sucking the lives from children for youth and beauty. Thankfully, we don’t have to take as drastic of measures, especially with products like the NuFace Trinity. This device lifts and contours the skin, while the use of microcurrent helps to improve skin elasticity and collagen production.
3. Halloween Town
This is another Halloween classic. I decided when it comes to pairing skin care with this movie, it’s all about a brightening product to bring out the skin’s luminosity, since a major premise of the movie was how everyone was turning gray and dull. And dull skin is a definite no-no. That’s why I think the Circadia Cleansing Gel with Mandelic Acid is a must-have. This cleanser uses mandelic acid and soothing antioxidants to brighten and exfoliate, while targeting pigmentation, acne and aging.
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4. Scream
So, the iconic Scream movies have become a franchise that is still raging today, and the unforgettable “ghost face” mask is also a staple in many Halloween stores. Masks can easily be found on the skin care market, but I thought there was one in particular that was perfect for this movie. The Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx SpectraLite FaceWave Pro is an ideal option, since it not only looks awesome, but also provides LED benefits to the skin. I would much rather wear this mask than a ghost face one.
5. A Nightmare on Elm Street
Another classic that has been made and remade in Halloween history. Due to the burns that cover Freddy Kreugers body, I thought a soothing and cooling product would be the go-to move when it came to pairing skin care with this movie. The Image Skincare BIOME+ Soothing Cloud Cream is a great example of a product that has soothing and skin barrier boosting benefits, which I think might be exactly what Freddie needs.
