Let’s get one thing out of the way: I have never been accused of having refined taste in television or film. Forget prestige dramas or award-bait documentaries—my sweet spot lies firmly in the world of supernatural thrillers. The more ominous, eerie, and implausible, the better. While roller coasters make me queasy and I’ve never been tempted by Vegas, give me a cursed seaside town or a murderous game show and I’m all in.

What I do take seriously? Beauty treatments. If there were an Olympic sport for sheet masks and scalp serums, I’d be walking away with gold. So in the spirit of multitasking, I’ve mashed my guilty-pleasure viewing habits with my very best beauty recs. Think of it as a survival guide for both your nerves and your skin barrier.

Squid Game + A Scalp Intervention

Premise: Hundreds of desperate contestants risk their lives in a series of sadistic playground games for an absurdly large jackpot.
Pros: You’ll become surprisingly good at currency conversion.
Cons: Episode six will emotionally ruin you.

Pairing: The stress this show puts on your heart rate should not extend to your scalp. Treat yourself to Bread Beauty Supply’s Mud Mask—the most generous, squeeze-it-forever tube I’ve ever met. It’s blissfully mess-free, no powder mixing involved, and vacuums up every bit of buildup and oil that’s been weighing your hair down. Follow with their Scalp Serum, which is so lightweight it practically evaporates while soothing any itchy dryness. You won’t even have to pause the show; just apply, lean back, and pray your favorite character survives.

Midnight Mass + Organizational Therapy

Premise: A mysterious priest arrives in a sleepy fishing village, bringing miracles, secrets, and the kind of brooding atmosphere that keeps you triple-checking your locks.
Pros: Deliciously layered characters, each more compelling than the last.
Cons: Half the time the screen is so dark you’re basically watching your own reflection.

Pairing: While the show simmers at its slow-burn pace, turn that time into a seasonal declutter. Beauty products have expiration dates too, and no one needs a half-decade-old serum lurking in the bathroom. Enter: Mustard Made’s candy-colored lockers. Mine’s lilac, and honestly, I’d fill my entire apartment with them if I could. They’re compact, cute, and—most importantly—hide all the random junk you don’t want guests to see. Toss the empties, keep the good stuff, and store the rest in style. Clear shelves, clear mind, full locker.

Final Destination (The Entire Franchise) + Bite-Sized Treatments

Premise: A premonition saves a handful of strangers from a grisly accident, but Death, as it turns out, does not take no for an answer. Elaborate chain reactions ensue.
Pros: You’ll never tailgate a logging truck again.
Cons: You’ll also never tailgate a logging truck again.

Pairing: This is the perfect series for “look-away” beauty breaks. When things get too tense (and they will), sneak in quickie treatments. Start with Bare Hands’ Pedicure Set: chic glass tools that make filing your feet feel elegant, not medieval. During another near-death Rube Goldberg setup, grab Kate McLeod’s Mama Stone and glide the solid lotion all over your legs—it’s basically moisture therapy disguised as skincare art. And when you feel the inevitable dread creeping back? Swipe Hero Cosmetics’ Dark Spot Duo over old bug bite scars. With niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and vitamin C, it’s a power play against summer souvenirs. By the time Devon Sawa inevitably meets his fate, your skin will already be on its redemption arc.

Why It Works

If thrillers have taught me anything, it’s that you can’t always predict the ending. But with beauty, you can engineer some happy outcomes. A scalp detox here, an organized locker there, a lotion bar during a jump scare—suddenly your horror marathon feels less like self-torture and more like self-care.

So, next time you’re diving into a creepy coastal town mystery or dodging metaphorical (and literal) death, remember: there’s no rule against multitasking. Your skin, hair, and sanity deserve the final girl treatment.