October Faves 6 Glow Picks I'm Obsessed With

Hi babe! October is officially here, which means cozy sweaters, pumpkin everything, and skin that suddenly feels a little thirsty the second the air gets crisp. So I rounded up the six things I've been reaching for nonstop this month. Some are skincare, some are pure vibes, and one of them is a hair clip, because life is short.

grab a latte, this one's fun ♡

The October edit

No. 01 FRANKLY PDRN Bounce Ball Serum

$55

If you've been anywhere near K-beauty TikTok, you've heard the word PDRN. This is the serum that made me finally get the hype. It's a dual-layer formula with little oil capsules you can actually see floating inside, so you give it a shake and get a fresh mix every time. It's fragrance-free, it sinks in fast, and my skin looks bouncy and dewy afterwards, which is exactly what I want when the weather turns.

shake it like a snow globe!

No. 02 whamisa Damask Rose Petal Mist

$67.50

My desk-drawer secret. Two or three spritzes from about a hand-span away and my face feels fresh again, even over makeup. It's made with real damask rose petals and aloe, and it smells softly like actual roses, not like a candle store exploded. I keep it right next to my laptop for the 3 p.m. slump.

mist, then sip your water. double hydration.

No. 03 4-in-1 Red Light Therapy Wand & Activating Serum Kit

$189

My gateway into red light. It's a pocket-size wand that combines red light, gentle warmth, galvanic current and a little massage vibration, and it comes with a full-size serum made to go with it. A session is about three minutes, a few times a week, so it actually fits into real life. I do mine while my show is on, and it's become my favorite little wind-down moment.

always follow the instructions in the box ✧

No. 04 Autumn Orchard Candle & Bath Bomb Set

from $34.99

This is October in a jar: warm, golden and cozy. The fun part? Every candle and bath bomb hides a ring inside, so lighting it turns into a little treasure hunt. It makes the cutest gift for your bestie (or for you, no judgment here).

a hidden ring!!! I screamed

No. 05 FRANKLY Bright Up Sun SPF50+ PA++++

$35

PSA: the sun didn't go anywhere just because it's sweater weather. This is a mineral tone-up sunscreen with a soft, luminous finish and a light tint that helps even out the look of my skin tone. On lazy days I wear it alone and call it makeup.

SPF every day. yes, even in fall.

No. 06 Swan Style Hair Claw Clip

$5.99

Okay, not skincare, but hear me out. A pink swan claw clip from a shop called PINK SWAN? I had to. It's an acrylic clip in soft blush and gold tones, it keeps my hair off my face during my routine, and it makes every messy bun look like I did it on purpose.

she's basically our mascot

Glow is a vibe, not a filter.

How I'd shop this list

If you're just starting out, I'd begin with the PDRN serum and the sunscreen. Those two cover glow in the morning and protection all day, and they play nicely with whatever else you already own. Want a little treat? The rose mist is the easiest add-on, because it slides into any routine without changing a thing.

If cozy season is your love language, pair the Autumn Orchard set with a long bath and the red light wand for a full night in. Light the candle, run the bath, do your three minutes of red light, and finish with your serum. Phone on do-not-disturb, obviously.

That's the list! If you only pick one thing, make it the one that sounds the most fun to you. Skincare should feel like a treat, not homework. And remember: your skin is different from mine, so patch test anything new on a small area first and give it a little time.

See you in the next issue of the Glow Diary. Tell me what you're loving this month! ♡