As Nylon notes, mimicking HoYeon Jung’s look in “Squid Game” requires faux freckles, defining under eyes and eyebrows, as well as a “flushed, chapped lip look.” Obviously, Jung’s makeup on the show isn’t the healthiest of looks. Seeing as Kang Sae-byeok is being subjected to torturous games that she can’t escape, chapped lips and under-eye bags are a given in that environment.
In contrast, Jung’s actual bare-faced look is a lot dewier. But the actress still keeps to a minimalist makeup routine, mainly accentuating certain features like her lips and eyebrows. But above all else, the actress is dedicated to maintaining a healthy skin routine. “‘Skin first, makeup second!’ is what my mom always told me,” Jung told Vogue, explaining that she focuses on hydration above all else. “I stick to basic (moisturizing) and only use a cleanser when I wear makeup, otherwise I’ll just use water.” When her skin is especially irritated, she opts for “an aloe mask pack for its soothing effects.”
