ARCHIVE - 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge!

[eshoe]

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

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https://community.sephora.com/t5/Skincare-Aware/2019-Q4-Mask-of-the-Week-Challenge/m-p/4995162/highl...

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

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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)

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 @faeriegirl! Meetup: 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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https://community.sephora.com/t5/Skincare-Aware/2019-Masking-Surveys/m-p/4857667

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 !  

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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!

[quspork]

Oof, sorry to hear the Mahalo isn't playing nicely with your skin, @Kim888, but the Fresh sounds great! 

[lmaster]

I will be trying the fresh powder in the future @Kim888 I've been eyeing it for awhile now 😄

[Shosh85]

@Kim888 Sorry to hear about the Mahalo Mask! I'm still trying to decide if I want to try that one out. 🤔

I have that Vitamin C Glow and don't know why I still haven't tried it yet – I've only ever heard positive reviews on it! I'll definitely be trying it soon! Thanks for your review!! 👍😉

[sephoraaddict918]

This week my Masking Session includes French green clay to help clean out all those impurities and Foils Galore!! Yes to, Bliss, Sara Happ, Bite, Tony Moly

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Yes to Cucumbers Calming Mud Mask - Even though the mask is supposed to be for sensitive skin, I felt immediate irritation when applying the mask. The good news is that the irritation didn't last long. The mask was also very hard to apply. It's like it was already drying in the package. Another reviewer on Ulta mentioned a similar experience, so I guess that's just how the mask is. I say proceed with caution with this one. My skin felt good after I washed it off, but I don't see myself buying this one again. (D+)

Sara Happ Sweet Clay Lip Mask - I’m so glad to have the BIC because I never would have discovered this brand without it! I love slathering this on my lips! I put this on with the cucumber mud mask, and left it on for 20 minutes. My lips felt silky smooth afterward. I like that a little goes a long way, especially since this is a pricey item. (A)

TonyMoly My Shea Sheet Mask in Love You - This mask is chocked full of serum and feels so great on my skin from beginning to end. It’s part of special holiday 5-pack, and I’m so sad that I only bought one. I’m trying not to use them all up because I don’t know if they will be available during the next holiday season. Of all the TonyMoly sheet masks I’ve used, these are my absolute favorites!! If you see this out in the wild, get it immediately. You will not be disappointed. (A+)

Bliss Holographic Foil Eye Masks - I love how these hug the contours of my eyeballs and stay put for the entire masking session. I don’t see any immediate results in terms of reducing puffiness or dark circles, but I’m not expecting miracles after only a few uses. These masks are full of serum, and they leave my eyes feeling moisturized and hydrated. Plus, the star print is SUPER cute!!! (A)

Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask - This is the last foil of my Bite lip mask trio, and I really liked how it feels on my lips. It’s like a super moisturizing lip balm. Bonus points for the amazing scent and flavor! I would definitely buy this to use as a lip balm for my perpetually dry lips. (A)

[eshoe]

@sephoraaddict918 I am SO glad you reviewed the Sara Happ clay mask, this is at the top of the lip masks I want to try next (I might just get it now that I've read this...I was worried it would be drying). Thank you thank you thank you! Nice multi-masking btw 😉

[sephoraaddict918]

I worried about that too @eshoe , so I was pleasantly surprised about how my lips felt after the first use. I hope it works out as well for you as it did for me! 

[eshoe]

Yep think I will use my $10 bday credit @sephoraaddict918, thanks so much for being the pioneer on this one!

[veronika23]

Sorry the experience with the yes mask wasn't a good one @sephoraaddict918. 😞  Glad to hear you like the Sara Happ though. I have that one on my list to buy!

[sephoraaddict918]

Thanks @veronika23 !! I'm glad most of the stuff worked out. I can't wait to hear how the Sara Happ works out for you.

[veronika23]

Thanks @sephoraaddict918! It's definitely something I plan on getting soon! 🙂

[itsfi]

Other than the Yes To, lots of great masks for you @sephoraaddict918! Yay! The Sara Happ clay lip mask looks so good; I love her lip scrubs and have the lip mask on my list!! 

[sephoraaddict918]

I have her lip scrub on my list to buy as soon as I'm finished with my current supply @itsfi !! I can't wait to do a Sara Happ scrub, lip, slip combo!!!

[itsfi]

Wow @sephoraaddict918! I'm so excited that you're going to have all three of the Sara Happ products to try. Yaaay!  Her lip scrub is soooo good. Do you have your eye on a particular flavor?

[sephoraaddict918]

With a brand that calls itself "The Lip Expert" you have to try the entire line, right @itsfi ?! 😉 The two scents of the lip scrub that really caught my eye were the Coconut and Vanilla Bean. Those are two of my favorite scents!!! 

[itsfi]

Hahaha! 😂😂😂 Absolutely @sephoraaddict918! You HAVE to try everything! 🤣 It’s really for the greater good! Thank you very mich for taking one for the team! LOL! 😆 

I’ve used the Vanilla Bean before; I have one I’m working through. I think the Vanilla Bean flavor may have been the very first lip scrub from Sara Happ that I tried! 💗 A favorite of mine for a number of reason. The coconut one looks good; it’s on my list to try

[lmaster]

@sephoraaddict918 I bought a couple sets of the tonymoly and usually I love these masks, however I tried the good luck mask in this pack and I can't remember exactly why but I hated it lol hoping it was just this one I don't like, but I will use the others. I've noticed people with different skin types can have complete different results 😉😁

[sephoraaddict918]

That's so funny that you didn't like the Good Luck mask @lmaster because I cannot tell the difference between any of them! They all feel and smell the same to me. LOL It really must have something to do with our different skin types.

[lmaster]

Yep @sephoraaddict918  I have not tried any of the others yet, but I don't give up easily 😂

[Shosh85]

@sephoraaddict918 Great masking!! I don't think I've heard a good review yet on those Yes To masks! Sorry this one didn't do well!! The Sara Happ Lippie has got a lot of love around here! I really need to try that one sometime! I have tried the Bite, and I agree it's excellent!! Glad to hear you had great results with most of these – 4 out of 5 is some pretty good odds! 🙌😊

[sephoraaddict918]

The crazy thing @Shosh85 is I've had mostly positive experiences with the Yes to masks I've tried in the past. I guess the brand is really hit or miss. But 4 out of 5 is definitely not bad! 

[emaisgr8]

@sephoraaddict918  I love that Bite mask!