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Hello lovely masking mavens! Please continue posting on the Q4 Thread which can be found here:
Many thanks to the wonderful @Aaliaa for beginning this thread and excited you are here.
To Post:
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!
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:
2019 Mask of the Week Challenge Schedule
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:
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:
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 !
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!
Those eye flaps @Shosh85 😄 Did you see the thumbnail? You are such a fun masker!
Thanks for the info on this! I lost track and not even sure if I have this in my stash... but I think I do. 😄 The eye flaps up is too funny! 😄 You are such a good sport @Shosh85!!!
@veronika23 Taking a photo with the eye flaps up was challenging for me to get! Haha! 😂
That eye-flaps up picture may haunt me lol. That sucks about the alcohol so high up in the list. Why are you trying to steer clear of parabens?
@l8totheparty Yeah, that picture is pretty horrifying! Haha!
I try and stay away from parabens if I can because of the controversy there's been about it being linked to cancer (see more below in itsfi's post)
@Shosh85, this one looked familiar and then when I saw the pic of the mask - and what looks like a zebra in need of a clean shave, I remembered trying this mask too! Having tried all the masks you have, are you thinking of avoiding parabens in your masks? I try to steer clear of bad alcohols in masks. I've been doing a little reading into parabens when I can and while my tendency and preference is to lean away from products with them, I haven't come up with a hard stance on them based on what I read ... yet, and am just curious to know if you had any thoughts on it.
@itsfi I think that's what bothers me about the Zebra - it looks clean shaven! Haha!
The fact that there doesn't seem to be a firm stance on the risk of parabens is what bothers me. From what I read, so far it's only been linked to cancer but there hasn't been any real proof that it's actually cancer causing. Most things I've read has said it's safe for skin care, but because there is still controversy on the matter, I try and stay away if I can. Every once in awhile I sneak one in. 😉 @l8totheparty
Oh wow! The pic with the eye flaps up is hilarious @Shosh85! Too bad about the alcohol and parabens☹️
@faeriegirl The eye flaps up photo was a challenging but fun picture to take! 😂🤳
Eye flaps up just made me choke on some watermelon I was laughing so hard @Shosh85 ! Oh man, maybe not the greatest mask, but it makes for one heck of an entertaining photo!
@missjeanie Hahaha! I felt like I needed to test out this mask to it's full potential! 😂
Time for a coffee duel ...
Hiddencos Latte Mask | Hiddencos Americano Mask | |
Material | Cotton | Cotton, but interestingly, this one has a tan / light brown hue to it |
Essence / Serum | Liquidy/watery - mask is drenched in it; so much essence | Liquidy/watery - mask is full of the essence, but not drenched or oversaturated with it |
Extra Essence in pouch? | Yes | A little |
Intended Purpose | Moisturizing, Brightening & Nourishing | Moisturizing, Brightening & Nourishing |
Notable Ingredients | Niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, olive extract, coffee extract, adenosine, ceramide, and squalane | Green tea, sodium hyaluronate, coffee extract, aloe, pearl extract, etc. |
Fit | Standard sheet mask fit - too long at chin/jawline and needing adjustments at the corners of the eyes, mouth and nose. Another issue with this one is that the material for the philtrum area is larger than on most sheet mask. Mini scissors to the rescue. | Standard sheet mask fit, similar to the Latte Mask, but this one fit slightly better. |
Scent | Sweet, creamy, and milky; reminds me of café au lait - scent lingers for a bit after mask is removed | Smells just like you would expect an americano to smell like - coffee and water |
Suggested Wear Time | 20-30 minutes | 20-30 minutes |
Notes | Definitely better suited for dry or very dry skin and/or in the winter. This tops or would be very close to the top of any list for sheet masks that are drenched in essence; this one is probably one I'd consider OVERsaturated in essence. Skin felt soft and moisturized after using this mask. It's great for the drier parts of my face, but the oilier parts were not very happy as I felt a pesky pimple forming the morning after I used this one. I'll be attacking that with one of my zit zappers. | While the mask was full of essence, it didn't feel drenched or oversaturated in it, which I think makes it better suited for all skin types, or, at least, most. My skin feels soft and hydrated after removing the mask and looks fresh and bright. This one works well with my skin year round. Between this one and the Latte Mask, I prefer this Americano Mask. |
Repurchase? | Maybe | Yes |
@itsfi I just noticed the packaging, it says "Amplue" on both. Curious about that, as I haven't seen it spelled that way before.
Agreed @lmaster! Coffee scented products are great. 🙂
@itsfi I have to admit this review was exciting for me just because I ❤️ coffee. Interesting about the difference in mask fit. The Americano sound like a nice one to try:)
I thought the difference in fit was odd too @eshoe. It may be that one was a dud because I feel like I tried these last year and there was not as great a difference in the masks as there was during the duel. Hmmm... 🤔🤔 They do smell like coffee or a coffee drink. I love the smell of fresh brewed coffee. I try not drink too much of it though I could drink it all day. It’s one in the morning, then tea and water throughout the day (or maybe I’ll sneak another cup of coffee in the afternoon) and if I go out to dinner, maybe a cup after the meal. 😉
That’s a good rule to follow @itsfi. I usually have 2-3 cups in the morning and then switch to tea then water as it gets closer to bedtime. I appreciate those morning cups, they are a treat every day!
Ohhh think I might need to try these at some point! They sounds great and yummy. 😄 😄 😄 @itsfi