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!

[itsfi]

Thank you @missjeanie! I've been home for most of this week and that's been nice. Was good to be have some time off in the middle of the week. Did a little bit of work but not a full day. 

[lmaster]

sounds perfect for post bbq sun @itsfi 😉

[itsfi]

It was @lmaster! Aloe is always a trusty friend for after sun care! 🙂

[lmaster]

@itsfi my gma used to have an aloe vera plant, and anytime I got burned she would snap a leaf off and squeeze the aloe on my skin, best remedy by far

[itsfi]

@lmaster ♥️🥰

[Shosh85]

@itsfi I really enjoyed the Aloe mask! So perfect to use after being in the sun! Have you been able to try the other two?

I hope you had a wonderful 4th! 🎇🎆

[itsfi]

Hope you had a belated 4th as well @Shosh85! 🙂 I had thought I might spend some time on BIC yesterday but there was a lot more going on than I thought! haha! Aloe sheet masks are so great to have on hand - perf for after sun masking. 😉 I've used the collagen one from this line (in the purple packaging) but not the rose one. I love that these are made of Tencel fiber and so affordable. You've tried all 3, yes? Any favorite one? hahaha - I started cracking up as I was writing that, thinking "I wonder if Shosh is going to see that question coming from me?" lol.

[Shosh85]

@itsfi Haha! Why would I ever expect that question from you? 😂 I honestly feel like they were all great! The rose one had awesome results and if not for the scent it'd probably be my favorite. I wouldn't say the scent was bad at all though, I'm just not a big fan of rose/floral scents. I can't really decide which of the other two I like best, though in the summertime I'll feel more inclined to use the Aloe one. So maybe in the summertime my favorite is the Aloe and the rest of the time it's a tie between the two. 😉

[l8totheparty]

If you mask but want to use your serums, what do you do? Do you use your serums first- toner, spot treatments, AHAs, etc etc and *then* mask?  And then after that moisturize if needed?  I'd imagine you wouldn't put serums on after?  Advice, please.

[quspork]

It depends on the mask, @l8totheparty. If it's a wash-off mask, I use it immediately after cleansing, then follow with the rest of my routine after it's been rinsed off. If it's a sheet mask though, then it goes on after my serums, before moisturizer. Sleeping packs, of course, I put on after moisturizer. 

[itsfi]

@l8totheparty, I second @quspork's approaches. Every once in a while, if a serum is on the thicker side, so if it's more like an ampoule, I might use it after the essence from the sheet mask has been absorbed and before my moisturizer.

[l8totheparty]

Thanks for the advice,  @itsfi !

[l8totheparty]

Duh, don't wash the serums off.  Ooook.  *scribbling furiously as I've probably washed serums off before. Lol*

@quspork 

Thanks for the tips!

[lmaster]

@l8totheparty I honestly do it both ways, very inconsistently 😂 at times I'll cleanse, use toner, use an essence, then a serum, mask then apply thicker serums if I'm feeling it, other times, I'll cleanse, tone, essence, mask then apply serums

[l8totheparty]

Thanks for your response, @lmaster ! 😊 

[veronika23]

@l8totheparty  well for me it depends what kind of mask. If it's just a sheet mask or wash off I'll do the mask and follow with my routine which includes serums, etc. If it's a sleeping mask it will depend on what type it is and I'll make it fit somewhere my routine. Like one I have has to be the first step so I kinda forget about the other steps.... but I used to have one that I would apply at the end of my routine after my moisturizer (water base), then used oil on top sometimes. It really all depends on the product. I know a lot of sheet masks say wash, tone, apply mask. My "toner" is a hydrating mist. I usually use it after the mask as my first step to my routine. If you use AHA's just make sure you don't use too much on your skin. Some masks (even sleeping masks) have them and depending on how sensitive your skin is you can over exfoliate it. Hope this helps a bit. 🙂

[l8totheparty]

Ooh, I didn't think of AHAs in sheet masks.  I know the exfoliating acids, but I don't know all the natural exfoliating AHAs.  I have Honeymoon Glow now and Amorepacific peeling mask, those have AHAs.  The Amorepacific enzyme peel cleansing powder is for everyday use it says (though I haven't been using it everyday).  I don't know any masks with AHAs.  Hmm.  Do you know any off the top of your head?

Also, if the sheet mask is tacky after, do you still follow it with your watery serums? Some masks I find are more tacky, and I can't imagine putting a watery serum on after.  Or are these the ones you mist after? I'm thinking my serums such as Ordinary Niacinamide. Or Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair which I don't  even know what their magic ingredient is, I just think it might break me out. Lol  

Also, would you ever follow a 5-10 min wipe-off hydrating mask with a sheet mask?

@veronika23 

[veronika23]

Sorry for the late reply @l8totheparty. Masks with AHA's.... hmmmm... OH Cold Plunge, Tatcha Violet-C come to mind. Tackiness won't prevent me from using my watery serums/mists. I know some sheet masks say to use toner before their mask but my toner is more of a hydrating mist and I usually forget to use it before the mask. lol 😄 I think it depends how tacky my skin feels and overall how I feel about what I want to put afterwards my mask.  Lots of trial and error and what works for one person might not work for another and vice versa. I could maybe see myself doing a wipe-off hydrating mask followed by a sheet mask depending on the sheet mask and what it does. I'd probably only do it if I was familiar with both products though. Like if I had used them before. If it's a new to me sheet mask maybe not... I don't want that hydrating mask to "influence" the results of the sheet mask. I want to see how it performs on it's own first. I don't introduce more than 1 new skincare item per day and even I find that pushing it.  Right now I'm trying to use up a lot of stuff, lots of deluxe samples which means a lot of switching around and it can make my skin go crazy. I find it's best to take it slow. Like I wouldn't buy a whole new line of skincare and start using it all at once... you know.

[sonnydee]

Happy 4th to All! Last night a for Australian clay & aloe. I waited to review the aloe mask until today. It clear, gel & absorbs soooo quickly. Not tacky/sticky at all. It is perfumed though. Doesn't smell like true aloe. Woke up with nice soft smooth skin. Definitely grade A. S & S is good too. 😉 Great power couple

[eshoe]

Hmmmm I might try out that aloe sleeping mask @sonnydee. I like that it wasn't tacky for you. 

[faeriegirl]

They both sound great @sonnydee!