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!

[lmaster]

@mrsmouse it was brilliant!! Guess it is true to it's claims because it definitely lifted my under chin 😆

[Weetart]

Since all the trauma and drama I’ve been inconsistent with my routine, and my skin shows it. So I’m making a resolve to get back first to my proven two sheet masks a day for mindfulness and wrinkle plumpiness. This morning went with Missha Firming Gel Eye Patch. Oh boy these babies are thick. I was going to wear them under the other mask but, eh. They did a minimal job at reducing lines. But they did. The Lancome mask is something I don’t often do because of the cost and the rarity they are on sale, but I always get good results. I used to use the serum twice daily until quite recently when my collection got poofed. I’m testing out the Ordinary line and waiting to see if those are comparable. So far not so much. Skin loosing the brightness that the advanced genifique gave. But I’ll go through the bottles before I make a decision. Maybe an occasional mask with the same formula will boost it.

[itsfi]

Good to see you @Weetart! ❤️ I've heard good things about the Lancome sheet mask and the Genefique serum; happy to hear it gives you good results; my wallet was pleased that the Lancome mask didn't work out for me when I tried it. 😉 

[mrsmouse]

Hey @Weetart , @GalPalVal17 , @l8totheparty  (and please tag anyone else you think might be interested), Ulta has the Lancome Genifique Hydrogel Melting mask for buy 2, get one free AND you can apply the current $5 off your purchase of $10 or more coupon code to the order.  Basically, you can get 3 masks for $25 (regularly $45), or three boxes for $105 (regularly $165).  I just thought I'd share.  I'm going to go ahead and grab the 3 masks for $25.  I hope they work as well for me as they do for you Weetart!  🙂

[mrsmouse]

I'm super glad you are making time and taking care of you @Weetart !  🙂  I'm always hesitant to try out masks that have high price points, but maybe if I can find the Lancome on sale I'll pick one up.  

[l8totheparty]

I'm happy you are getting back to yourself, @Weetart 😊 And that Lancome looks nice!

[GalPalVal17]

@Weetart  It's nice that you can start to focus back on yourself and give your skin what it needs. Hopefully you can find alternatives or whats right for you 🙂 I agree on that Lancome masks, I have yet to try it but the cost keeps me from buying it. Would def keep an eye out for discounts, trading or samples of it. 

[ShortErica]

Aww @Weetart I'm sorry life has been rough but glad you are back to taking care with 2 masks a day (go you!). I hope The Ordinary one starts doing something for you. It would be great to have a less expensive substitute. Let us know how it goes after you test it further.

[lmaster]

I hope the ordinary gives you some good results! @Weetart hopefully you will be able to focus on pampering yourself again 😉

[l8totheparty]

Both courtesy of the MOTM box.

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Thanks to the MOTM I got to try these masks last night.
First the lookatme charcoal. My skin did feel refreshed and clear. It had the typical slightly soapy masking scent. The mask conformed to the curves of my face. The serum absorbed quickly, leaving no tackiness. It was nice, but not my favourite of the lookatme masks tried so far.
The hydro eye patches were neat- they sticker to the skin.  Pulling them off was like pulling off scotch tape, you know? But my eyes did seem firmer? Less noticeable fine lines? Hopefully that wasn't my imagination.  I should learn to use things like this in the morning! 

[Shosh85]

@l8totheparty These both are great! - glad to hear you enjoyed them! Like, @eshoe, I love putting the eye gels in the fridge beforehand- definitely helps with depuffing more. 😉 This is my favorite kind of eye mask - there are so many like the hydrogels that just don't stay put, and I like that these do. 👍

[ShortErica]

Remind me what your favorite lookatme has been @l8totheparty. Also, I'm a fan of those Skyn eye gels too. I really need to compare the lookatme eye gels I bought to them. Have you tried the lookatme eye gels?

[l8totheparty]

I will try the watermelon tomorrow. Aloe or guacamole perhaps? I can't remember the snail, but I have it. @ShortErica 

[GalPalVal17]

@ShortErica  I've tried the lookatme eye gels cuz I bought a few boxes to share with hunny. We use them in the morning, same with the Skyn ones, and I think I like the Skyn ones more. We notice depuffing with the Skyn more. But for the price, the lookatme ones are good to use regularly.

[ShortErica]

Sounds reasonable. Gotta get the Skyn during Ulta sales for sure but still a pricier option than the lookatme. @GalPalVal17 any other favorites that live up to the Skyn standard?

[eshoe]

Those Skyn Gels are best chilled @l8totheparty! And great for am, they add just a tiny bit of reflective shimmer which is a little brightening, too.

[l8totheparty]

Well, then I will need to get my hands on more! @eshoe @lmaster 

[lmaster]

love both of these!! happy you were able to see the results so soon!! @l8totheparty

[PrettyPaint]

I am pretty sleepy, so this may be slightly incoherent, but I wanted to post about Tuesday's mask so I don't get too far behind. I used the LookatMe Collagen mask with the cute pig on the front. It's a tencel mask. The front says it increases elasticity, though I'm not entirely sure what elastic skin necessarily feels like. 🙂 This too was gifted to me by the super generous @faeriegirl. Thank you!

I felt like it had a clean, somewhat florally type scent. I was surprised that the fit was quite different from the charcoal lookatme mask from the day before. I felt like this one seemed a lot larger overall and the nose bridge was much wider and the philtrum area seemed longer as well, though the mouth hole was pretty small. I wasn't really sure how to cut it, so I mainly just scrunched it down. I get a little nervous doing too much mask surgery once it's already on my face. By the way, fellow mask surgeons, do you usually just add little snips to fold it or do you ever actually cut off pieces of the fabric? Just curious. I've done both.

I kept it on for 25 minutes or so. There was a great deal of extra serum. Even though I had to do a great deal of scrunching to get it on, it did stay put the entire time and was still very moist after removal. There was still a lot of serum remaining on my face and a slight bit of tackiness, but not in a bothersome, sticky way. I felt like the results were very nice. My skin felt very soft and smooth, and it definitely had that glowy type of look for the rest of the day. My skin responds nicely to collagen, so I was definitely happy with the results even though it didn't fit my individual facial features that well. So another good one! 🙂

[itsfi]

Great review @PrettyPaint! That little piggie is just so adorable! It's interesting to me how masks in the same line can have different fits. Like you, my 'operations' on a face mask include different types of cuts - I've snipped at parts of a mask to help that section lay better over the contours of my face (i.e., corners at nose, outer corner of eyes). I've also make small incisions to allow me to fold the material over or under (i.e. corner of eyes and mouth); and I've cut off pieces entirely (i.e., extra length at chin and jawline). For the vast majority of sheet masks, I have to do all three (lol) which makes me think that my face shape / features is/are the anti-sheet mask model. Hahaha!

[PrettyPaint]

@itsfi  I feel the same way about having anti-sheet mask model features. If I want to be able to use my eyes at all during a sheet masking session, 95% of the time I need to do some type of mask surgery. I wrongly assumed that the same line of masks would likely fit the same. I don't know about mask production as much as I wish I did, but I guess I figured they likely used the same mold/machine, but apparently not.