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ARCHIVE - 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge!

Hello lovely masking mavens! Please continue posting on the Q4 Thread which can be found here:

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Many thanks to the wonderful @Aaliaa for beginning this thread and excited you are here. 

To Post:

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Each week features a different theme, as well as a letter of the alphabet for coming up with new masking ideas. Feel free to post as frequently or infrequently as you would like, with or without following the challenge; they are guidelines and just something we do for fun. We love hearing about every masking experience, and suggestions are always welcomed!

Please include the brand and name of the mask you are trying out, as well as a photo if possible. Any other details are greatly appreciated, including scent, if it's an exfoliating mask (include acid info if known), your overall experience, and whether or not you would repurchase. Don't forget to include a grade (thanks to @ShortErica for the idea) to help others along the way.

Most importantly, have fun and merry masking!

https://community.sephora.com/t5/Skincare-Aware/Mask-of-the-Week-Challenge/td-p/3615125 


Mask Hacks -
Here are a few to get started thanks to our lovely BIC-ers, a big thank you for these fabulous ideas!

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Trim off long chin and add to forehead for sheet masks

itsfi

Squeeze tube lip balms (like Bite) into pans and place in magnetic palette

sonnydee

Layer lip sleeping mask (such as Laneige) over regular balm

cianni

Derma plane prior to a peel-off mask to ease the pain of removal

heartsmyface

Warm water helps remove clay masks quicker than cold

cianni

Lay sheet masks flat prior to use so the serum is more evenly distributed 

eshoe 

Remove clay/difficult masks in the shower to keep towel clean and removal easy

itsfi/BIC

Use an HA serum prior to trying a mask with alcohol high on the ingredients list

keana1

Use a Makeup Eraser to remove wash-off masks

lmaster

With a detox mask, apply a thicker layer where pores are

Ather

Use a resurfacing exfoliating spray (such as Kate Somerville’s Liquid ExfoliKate) before a detox mask to better clear out your pores

Miamia27

Re-use a large sample jar for a blank sheet mask pellet and fill it with essence/toner

Itsfi

Use a nail clippers to trip a mask if scissors are not on hand

ShortErica

Female-owned companies, for reference:

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Amika (Co-Founder Vita Rayhkman)
Annie’s Way (Annie Wu)
Beauty Pie (Founder Marcia Kilgore)
Biobelle (4 sisters)
Bite Beauty (Founder Susanne Langmuir)
bkr (Co-Founders Kate Cutler and Tal Winter)
bliss Spa/bliss Skincare (Founder Marcia Kilgore)
Briogeo (Nancy Twine)
By Terry (Terry De Gunzberg)
Captain Blankenship
Drunk Elephant (Tiffany Masterson) 
Esker (Shannon Davenport)
Glossier (Emily Weiss) 
Glow Recipe/Sweet Chef (Sarah Lee & Christine Chang)
Herbivore (partners Julia Wills and Alexander Kummerow)
Honest Beauty (Jessica Alba)
Indie Lee
Josie Maran
Jane Iredale
Juice Beauty (Karen Behnke)
June Jacobs
Kate Somerville
Kora Organics (Miranda Kerr)
Dr. Loretta
NuFace (Carol Cole)
Odacite (Valerie Grandury)
Omorovicza (husband and wife Stephen and Margaret de Heinrich de Omorovicza)
Ouai (Jen Atkin)
Pacifica Beauty (Brook Harvey-Taylor and husband Billy Taylor)
Pai (Sarah Brown)
Peach & Lily/Peach Slices (Alicia Yoon)
Pixi (Petra Strand)
Purlisse (Jennifer Yen)
Rael (Yanghee Paik)
Sand & Sky (twin sisters Emily and Sarah Hamilton)
Saint Jane (Casey Georgsson)
Sara Happ
Skin Laundry (Yen Reis)
Soap & Glory (Founder Marcia Kilgore)
Soko Glam (husband and wife Charlotte and David Cho)
Sol de Janeiro (Heela Yang, Co-Founder)
Summer Fridays (Founders Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Gores Ireland)
Jill Stuart
tarte (Maureen Kelly)
Tata Harper
Tatcha (Vicky Tsai)
Charlotte Tillbury
Wander Beauty (Co-Founders Divya Gugnani and Lindsay Ellingson)
Joanna Vargas
Yadah Cosmetics (Founder and CEO Anna Kang)

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2019 Mask of the Week Challenge Schedule

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WEEK     LETTER       THEME

Jul 1 - 7          A           Hydrating Masks to get over the dehydration of Air-Conditioning! Meetup: Crème Shop -My Melody Softer than Cookies -  Saturday July 6th. Thank you @lmaster!  

Jul 8 - 14        B           Masking Hacks - share your masking secrets that make your life easier and your skin happy 

Jul 15 - 21      C           Lip, Hand or Foot Masks to help that summer skin 

Jul 22 - 28      D          ’Weird Mask' Bubbling, Peeling, Colour changing other worldly wonders! 

Jul 29 - Aug 4 E           Multi-Masking How many masks can you use at one time or in One Day?? 

Aug 5 - 11       F           Blind Pick Your Mask - Let's make it fun to use the masks in our stash! Meetup: Biobelle #Peachy mask Saturday 8/10

Aug 12 - 18     G           Sheet Mask Focus - from cotton to cupra, coconut gel to bio cellulose, what are your favorites and why? Meetup: Biobelle Pineapple mask Saturday 8/17
Aug 19 - 25     H           Drugstore & Grocery Brands Week 

Aug 26 - Sep 1 I           Favourites Week - Your go to miracle in a mask 

Sep 2 - 8          J          Rainbow Week - Bring out the colorful masks in every hue Thanks to @Sonnydee

Sep 9 - 15       K           Autumn Masks - Fall goodness in a mask 

Sep 16 - 22     L           When you are getting GLAM for a night out and want that  Glow Meetup: Lookatme Watermelon Saturday 9/21 thanks to @GalPalVal17 and @ShortErica
Sep 23 - 29
     M          BIC Made you do it! Masks recommended/inspired by other BIC members 

Sep 30 - Oct 6 N          Sephora Collections Week - House Brand Goodness 

Oct 7 - 13        O           French Pharmacy Week 

Oct 14 - 20      P           Ends of the Earth - masks that use ingredients from or are made in far away places 

Oct 21 - 27      Q          Overnight Masks - Sleeping miracles in a jar 

Oct 28 - Nov 3 R          Duel Week V2.0 & Mask Meetup thank you @mrsmouse for suggesting the Wish Formula Bat Eye Mask!

Nov 4 - 10        S          Forgotten Wonders - Shop your stash for an unloved mask 

Nov 11 - 17      T          Gross/Odd/Unusual Ingredients - Spirulina, donkey milk, bee venom, snail mucous - what masks have you used that have strange ingredients? 

Nov 18 - 24      U          Flash Masks - masks that do doubly duty in half the time 

Nov 25 - Dec 1 V          Morning Masking - Masks that help give a pep to your step 

Dec 2 - 8          W          Asian skincare Brand - Visit old cultures and their ways 

Dec 9 - 15        X           Sample Dive - I know we have them! 

Dec 16 - 22      Y           Holiday Party Prep Mask 

Dec 23 - 31       Z          Masks you discovered in 2019

First Half of 2019:

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Jan 1 - 6     A    Masks you discovered in 2018 - What new loves did you discover last year?
Jan 7 - 13    B   Favourite Mask of the “Masking Week Challenge 2018” 
Jan 14 - 20  C   Favourite Mask in your regular routine - What do you buy in bulk, so you always have it on hand in case of masking emergency?@itsfi
Jan 21 - 27  D   
Clean Week - Masks that give your skin a boost without the guilt

 Jan 28 - Feb 3 E  Lip, Hand or Foot Masks to help that winter skin
Feb 4 - 10    F     Vitamins Week - masks that nourish your skin with vitamins and minerals@Kim888
Feb 11 - 17  G     Special Occasion Masks - the mask(s) you use to pamper yourself@itsfi
Feb 18 - 24  H     Gross Masks - whether it's the scent or results, share the details please!@Aaliaa
Feb 25 - Mar 3 I   Spring Flowers - floral ingredients or scents that add a spring to your step
Mar 4 - 10    J      Female Owned Brands - In honour of Women's Day March 8th
Mar 11 - 17  K      Favourites Week - Your go to miracle in a mask
Mar 18 - 24   L     Sample that made you buy the FS - You tried it, and decided to buy it!@itsfi
Mar 25 - 31  M     Favourite Smelling Masks - Watermelon, Kale, Spa??
Apr 1 - 7       N     BIC Made you do it! Masks recommended/inspired by other BIC members
Apr 8 - 14     O     The Oozoo Week - share your Oozoo and Neogen loves!

Meetup: The OOZOO Capsule Rose Petal -  Saturday April 13th. @Shosh85
Apr 15 - 21    P     Luxe it Up or a Pretty on a Penny - the $ and the $$$$ of Masks
Apr 22 - 28    Q     Sample Dive - I know we have them!
Apr 29 - May 5  R  Sephora’s ‘Best Selling’ Masks 
Meetup: Sephora Collection Honey Face Mask -  Saturday May 4th. Thank you @missjeanie!  May 6 - 12      S     Overnight Masks - Sleeping miracles in a jar
May 13 - 19    T     Summer Masks to refresh and sooth during sunny months May 20 - 26    U     Fruits & Veggies Week - masks that use natural goodness to nourish your skin@Keana1
May 27 - Jun 2  V   Guess this Mask - using only a pic or description, see if you can stump fellow BIC masking mavens. 
Meetup: Bawdy Butt Mask- Your pick Saturday June 1. Thank you @faeriegirlMeetup: Mediheal Vita Lightbeam Essential Mask EX Wednesday 5/29 thanks to @ShortErica & @Shosh85  
Jun 3 - 9         W     DIY Mask - Skincare meets Chemistry. 
Meetup: Bawdy Butt Mask 2.0
Jun 10 - 16      X     Morning Masking - Masks that help give a pep to your step 
Meetup: Bawdy Butt Mask 3.0
Jun 17 - 23      Y     Masks you've discovered so far in 2019. 
Meetup: Yadah All Day Mask Pack - Your pick Saturday June 22. Thank you @ShortErica!           Meet up: Bawdy Butt Mask 4.0 - The Finale 
Jun 24 - 30      Z      Masking Duel - Dare to compare 2 (or more!) masks in one session

Masking Surveys Thread: Curious about others' masking habits? Join the fun w/ @ShortErica: 

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Next Mask Meetup Info: Crème Shop - thanks to @GalPalVal17 date and mask TBD in October ALSO just added: Halloween Wish Formula Bat Mask Meetup thanks to @mrsmouse ! Screen Shot 2019-09-24 at 7.56.17 PM.png 

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We have scheduled monthly meetups as well as impromptu sessions because you cannot compare masks only once a month :D. Please check the 2019 Schedule to see what meetups are coming up next. If you have an idea for a week’s Meetup or a particular month, tag me so I can add it to the schedule.

April: The Oozoo Rose Capsule, April 13th
May: Sephora Collection Mask - Honey Mask, May 4th (Thank you @missjeanie!) 
June: Bawdy Butt Mask Month. Let's try all four masks, one a Saturday (Thank you @faeriegirl!) On the 22nd we will also be trying out a Yadah mask - your pick, thanks to @ShortErica
July: @lmaster suggested a Crème Shop Sanrio Mask for our July 6th meetup, and you all voted for the My Melody Softer Than Cookies.

August: Biobelle Tutti Frutti Collection - the Peach is on deck for our mid-summer masking! Join us Saturday August 10th to compare notes on this mask. Then Saturday August 17th we will be comparing the Biobelle Pineapple mask. Thank you @lmaster@Shosh85 & @PrettyPaint for suggesting Biobelle!
September: @ShortErica and @GalPalVal17 are interested in everyone's thoughts on the Lookatme Watermelon Face Mask. Join us Saturday, September 21st for the fun!
October@GalPalVal17 suggested a Crème Shop Mask, will update with more info. ALSO: October 31st join us for the Wish Formula Bat Eye Mask thanks to @mrsmouse!

 

great choices @itsfi I am going to start using the tarte...

great choices @itsfi I am going to start using the tarte soon,, it's in my stash right now 😅

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Oooh, let us know how you like the Tarte Knockout @lmaster! I definitely felt tingling even when I slowly moved to using it at full strength. 

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Most definitely will @itsfi it'll probably be a couple more months 😅

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@itsfi thanks for the review on Pai! I see the brand often at the Bay here, but I didn’t know enough about it, and I’m not well-versed on the beauty return policy there. But for dry AND dehydrated skin 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️ Sign me up! (I also think that I haven’t tried the brand because I have a favourite Thai restaurant by the same name and every time I see the packaging I think of the restaurant, And then I’m hungry and then ..... what masks? I just want pad Thai now😂)

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Ohh, Pad Thai is soooo good @cianni! Sounds better than the salad 🥗 I packed for lunch today. I know what I’m having for dinner tonight. 😋 

 

Are you able to get samples from The Bay? The mask is nice and I like that Pai uses natural and organic ingredients but that doesn’t mean it’s not going to cause a reaction. 

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@itsfi  All these masks sound so great! I've been curious about those Tatcha masks, but haven't wanted to pay full price to try them. Glad to hear you enjoyed this one! I'll have to keep my eyes out whenever I go to Costco to see if they ever pop up again!

Ive never heard of that Pai mask! Healthy, hydrated and bright skin sounds perfect to me!😍🙌

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@Shosh85, Pai has some good skincare for sensitive skin; that’s how I learned about them. I’ve only tried a couple of their products but they’re good. If I see the Tatcha masks at Costco or online again, I’ll let you know. 👍🏼

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The Pai mask sounds very nice @itsfi, like something that could be a good A.M. regular😉 I may have to sample that one soon on my next Detox run lol! 

 

Thank you so much for the names behind the brands, I’ve added them to the ever-growing list (it’s increased so much since Sunday, yay!) you are  so helpful☺️

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@eshoe it’s nice to see so many great woman founded / owned brands. I knew a few from last year’s challenge and it’s fun to learn about more.

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Tuesdays Masking is courtesy of an amazing masking care package from the lovely @eshoe !  I don't think it's a women owned brand... but it came to me from a woman so...? lol I tried the Cosmetea Black Tea Nourishing Moisture Mask.  LOVE THIS MASK! There was a light scent of tea mixed with something else that I couldn't quite place, and I almost wish it were just a touch stronger.  The mask fit well, a little long in the chin but it stuck to the underside of mine fine, so it's not a bother to me.  There was a ton of serum in the package and now that eshoe sent me a few mask pellets I'm curious how much serum they need to bloom?  The serum was a bit thicker than most other masks I've tried and I was able to leave the mask on for just over an hour with only the upper lip drying.  I peeled the mask off because I needed to hit the hay and was surprised to find that there was quite a bit of serum left on my face to massage in.  I peeked in the mirror and there was a fantastic glow.  My skin felt so moisturized that I decided to use my DE APassioni for a second night in a row.  I woke up this morning and my skin was great!  I'm pumped about this mask!  Thanks @eshoe this is a great one!

 

Tuesday evening I used the Pixi Glow Mud Mask -- I'm pretty sure Petra Strand is the founder.  Then I topped it off with a mask I received from @itsfi , The Vita Genic Lifting Jelly Mask.  This mask really did feel like it had a jelly feel to it.  I didn't notice much of a scent to it, and I had it on for a half hour.  My skin felt bright, and looked great when I took it off.  I can't really say that my skin felt lifted, but it felt nice, soft, moisturized, and alive.  And really... I can't ask for much more than that from a half hour mask!

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vita genic is one of my favorite brands now thanks to @it...

vita genic is one of my favorite brands now thanks to @itsfi 😘 she was the one who first introduced these to me 💖💖💖💖 @missjeanie

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I'm a fan @lmaster @itsfi !  I have three more to try thanks to @itsfi and @eshoe !

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I just love those jelly masks @lmaster @missjeanie! My skin is happy whenever I use them.

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@missjeanie The Cosmetea mask sounds wonderful!! I see this brand at TJ Maxx every once in while – I'll definitely have to pick some up next time I see them! 👌

So far I've really loved the Vita Genic line of masks! Happy to hear you liked this one! 👍

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I'm in the same boat @Shosh85 !  I've seen them pop in and out of Winners/TJMaxx and just never grabbed them.  I'm contemplating going tomorrow after work to check, but I am going away next week... I should buy masks then instead.... oh the addiction is real lol!

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Oh I’m so glad the Cosmetea did your skin well @missjeanie! I did find a couple of 10-packs at TJ Maxx like @itsfi mentioned, and since I had tried and enjoyed the green one, picked them up. I will add Pixi to the list, it’s growing daily which is awesome (and useful for when “W” shows up on the schedule 😉)!

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Good call on “W” week @eshoe @missjeanie! 😃👍🏼 Hopefully I’ll remember when we get to that part of the alphabet. 

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It was great @eshoe, the serum itself stayed quite liquid and was really nice to massage in after the mask.  It sure did give a great glow from being so well moisturized.  This one is a winner in my books!  I'll be keeping an eye out at TJMaxx/Winners to see if they get them in again!

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@missjeanie, I think I have that Cosmetea mask as well - picked it up at TJ Maxx last year but I haven't used it yet, so I'm happy to hear that it is a LOVE for you! 🙂 The combination of the Pixi Glow Mud Mask and the Banobagi jelly mask sounds fantastic - one detoxifies the skin and preps it for the brightening and moisturizing  jelly mask to follow. 🙂 

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@itsfiIve seen the Cosmetea brand masks at Winners here and didn't grab them! If I see them again I'll snag a pack. 

The Mud mask was a great way to get some gunk out for sure.  I'm finding that I'm enjoying mud masks, especially the ones that dry down, much more with a sheet mask chaser.  It really seems to prime my skin for the sheet mask!

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A “sheet mask chaser” (LOVE that and a chaser is the best way to go with clay masks that dry down - great, great idea @missjeanie!) I have some clay masks I’ve not reached for a lot because they dry down but using a sheet mask to get hydration back is perfect! 👌🏼 

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