ARCHIVE - 2020 Mask of the Week Challenge! - PART 1

[eshoe]

Please join us on Part II of this year’s challenge:

https://community.sephora.com/t5/Skincare-Aware/2020-Mask-of-the-Week-Challenge-PART-II/m-p/5433327/...

Welcome to a new year of masking adventures! ***The second half of the year thread will be up June 28th (or earlier), thank you for the suggestion @heartsmyface, @Kim888 & @quspork!***  

Thank you @Aaliaa for starting this thread and giving us a place to share our love for masks💗 Below is the 2020 schedule. Post as frequently or infrequently as you would like, with or without following the challenge. We love hearing about every masking experience, and suggestions are always welcome. Looking forward to sharing some new masking 💖 with you all this year!

This Week’s Theme: Masking Duel - Dare to compare 2 (or more!) masks in one session

Letters of the Week: “Z” and “A”

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Jan 1 - Jan 5	A & Z	Mask Stash Clean-Out! Finish those masks before they expire.	l8totheparty/ShortErica
Jan 6 - 12	B & Y	Masks that Make you Hungry	itsfi
Jan 13 - 19	C & X	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 20 - 26	D & W	Clean Week - Masks that give your skin a boost without the guilt	eshoe
Jan 27 - Feb 2	E & V	Transportation Masking	@lmaster/@ShortErica/@missjeanie
Feb 3 - 9	F & U	Best fitting mask - Mask that best fits your facial features	PrettyPaint
Feb 10 - 16	G & T	Special Occasion Masks - the mask(s) you use to pamper yourself	itsfi
Feb 17 - 23	H & S	Gross Masks - whether it's the scent or results, share the details please!	Aaliaa
Feb 24 - Mar 1	I & R	Snubbed It: Masks you don't want to use & are continually passed over	ShortErica
Mar 2 - 8	J & Q	Female Owned Brands - In honour of Women's Day March 8th	Aaliaa
Mar 9 - 15	K & P	Masks Good Enough to Eat	heartsmyface
Mar 16 - 22	L & O	Sample that made you buy the FS - You tried it, and decided to buy it!	itsfi
Mar 23 - 29	M & N	Favourite Smelling Masks - Watermelon, Kale, Spa??
Mar 30 - Apr 5	N & M	Mask While You Task	l8totheparty
Apr 6 - 12	O & L	Most Outrageous Mask Claims	ShortErica
Apr 13 - 19	P & K	Hi-Lo Week: Mix or duel of $$$$ and $ masks
Apr 20 - 26	Q & J	Sample Dive - I know we have them!	Aaliaa
Apr 27 - May 3	R & I	Targeted Skin Concern - Mask to address a current skin issue	PrettyPaint
May 4 -10	S & H	Overnight Masks - Sleeping miracles in a jar
May 11 - 17	T & G	Mask with a Partner	Alphaboo
May 18 - 24	U & F	Vitamins Week - masks that nourish your skin with vitamins and minerals	kim888
May 25 - 31	V & E	Best/Cutest Printed Mask	Shosh85
Jun 1 - 7	W & D	Mask that best describes your personality or mood	PrettyPaint
Jun 8 - 14	X & C	Fruits & Veggies Week - masks that use natural goodness to nourish your skin	Keana1
Jun 15 - 21	Y & B	Forgotten Wonders - Shop your stash for an unloved mask	missjeannie
Jun 22 - 28	Z & A	Masking Duel - Dare to compare 2 (or more!) masks in one session	eshoe
Jun 29 - Jul 5	A & Z	Masking Pet Peeves - use a mask that has some component that drives you crazy!	ShortErica
Jul 6 - 12	B & Y	Masking Hacks - share your masking secrets that make your life easier and your skin happy	eshoe
Jul13 - 19	C & X	Lip, Hand or Foot Masks to help that summer skin
Jul 20 - 26	D & W	’Weird Mask' Bubbling, Peeling, Colour changing other worldly wonders!	Aalia
Jul 27 - Aug 2	E & V	Multi-Masking How many masks can you use at one time or in One Day??
Aug 3 - 9	F & U	Blind Pick Your Mask - Let's make it fun to use the masks in our stash!	veronika23
Aug 10 - 16	G & T	Sheet Mask Focus - from cotton to cupra, coconut gel to bio cellulose, what are your favorites and why?
Aug 17 - 23	H & S	Drugstore & Grocery Brands Week	eshoe
Aug 24 - 30	I & R	3-Step Masks/Multi-Step Masks	heartsmyface
Aug 31 - Sep 6	J & Q	Rainbow Week - Bring out the colorful masks in every hue	Sonnydee
Sep 7 - 13	K & P	Autumn Masks - Fall goodness in a mask
Sep 14 - 20	L & O	When you are getting GLAM for a night out and want that inner GLOW
Sep 21 - 27	M & N	BIC Made you do it! Masks recommended/inspired by other BIC members
Sep 28 - Oct 4	N & M	Sephora Collections Week - House Brand Goodness
Oct 5 - 11	O & L	Masks that Make you Hungry - Fall/Winter Edition	itsfi
Oct 12 - 18	P & K	Forgotten Wonders - Shop your stash for an unloved mask
Oct 19 - 25	Q & J	Overnight Masks - Sleeping miracles in a jar
Oct 26 - Nov 1	R & I	Masking Duel Week II
Nov 2 - 8	S & H	Buddy Up! Dare to compare the same mask with another BIC-er	eshoe
Nov 9 - 15	T & G	Gross/Odd/Unusual Ingredients - Spirulina, donkey milk, bee venom, snail mucous - what masks have you used that have strange ingredients?	Aaliaa
Nov 16 - 22	U & F	Flash Masks - masks that do doubly duty in half the time	eshoe
Nov 23 - 29	V & E	Morning Masking - Masks that help give a pep to your step
Nov 30 - Dec 6	W & D	Mask that would make a good band name (kinda silly, I know)	PrettyPaint
Dec 7 - 13	X & C	Holiday Party Prep Mask
Dec 14 - 20	Y & B	Most Artistic Sheet Mask	Kim888
Dec 21 - 27	Z & A	Favourite Masks of All-Time	itsfi
Dec 28 - 31	123	Masks you discovered this year

Mask of the Week Misc. Info & Previous Year's Links:

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To Post:
Each week features a different theme, as well as a letter of the alphabet for coming up with new masking ideas. 

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!

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

2019 Mask of the Week Challenge:
https://community.sephora.com/t5/Skincare-Aware/2019-Mask-of-the-Week-Challenge/m-p/4497678/highligh...
2018 Mask of the Week Challenge:

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

NEW!!! Got an idea for next year's challenge? Let me know! Was there a challenge you'd rather not repeat? Share below, so we can start building the 2021 schedule:

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https://forms.gle/JYfmPU7YXR4k6Sb19 

[eshoe]

@Anonymous 100% in agreement with you on the Origins! And I'm thinking my husband might enjoy the Kiehl's, if only I could get him to try it 😄

[Anonymous]

You should definitely try to see if your husband will give masking a try @eshoe. Mine surprised me that he's keeping up with it. 

[Shosh85]

@Anonymous  The Origins mask is seriously one of my most favorites! 
Good to know your husband likes the Kiehls mask! I'm impressed he masks at all!😃

[Anonymous]

He's been on this masking kick for a couple of months now @Shosh85. I keep wondering if it's a passing phase or if he's going to be my forever masking bestie. LOL. 

[lmaster]

the origins drink up is one I've not tried yet @Anonymous good to see reviews from the hubs too 😉

[Anonymous]

It's so creamy @lmaster. I have a feeling I'll be using it a lot this winter.

[Shosh85]

O is for Oolong Tea

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Cosmetea T1 Hydrating Tea Ampoule Mask

This is a super thin and transparent cotton sheet mask that was drenched with a floral scented serum. The eye holes on the mask were too big, but because the material was so thin, smooshing them down smaller was easy and made the rest of the mask fit perfect. The mask adherence very well and was comfortable to wear the half hour I had it on. When I removed it, the serum leftover was a little tacky but it all absorbed in about 5 minutes. My face felt soft and smooth and very comfortably hydrated.

This was a decent hydration mask, but I wouldn't say it was anything special and I didn't love the scent. I'd use again but wouldn't repurchase.

[itsfi]

I haven’t seen this Cosmetea line before - do you know if it’s a different line from the other Cosmetea sheet masks or the same mask but just repackaged? Oolong tea sounded interesting @Shosh85, but I’m not sure about the floral scent on this one. 

[Shosh85]

@itsfi  I'm pretty sure it's a whole different line. 🤔 I definitely wasn't crazy about the floral scent and think that's what made the mask just ok to me. 

[eshoe]

Interesting to hear about other Cosmetea masks, @Shosh85. From the packaging, I expected much better results. Goes to show it's what it on the inside that counts 🙂 

[Shosh85]

That's absolutely right, @eshoe 😉 I liked this one, but the packaging definitely made me expect a little more than what I got 😃

[lmaster]

@Shosh85 I know I've used this one in the past...I think 🤦 good to know your thoughts, so I don't have to run and use it 😂

[Shosh85]

@lmaster  It was nice, but definitely not life changing 😉

[quspork]

This sounds like it'd be a good filler mask, @Shosh85. Thanks for the review on this one!

[Shosh85]

@quspork It was pretty decent and definitely in the filler mask category. I think the scent is what made it a, "use again, but not repurchase," kind of mask for me. 

[eshoe]

I am behind schedule and I see lots of O's so I'm going with it:Joeur, Lookatme, Dior & ElemisSpoiler (Highlight to read)The Joeur is verypleasant and unscented, but not as sticky-icky as I like. I will happily finish it bit would not purchase a FS. The Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleanser is a balm and I like those left on awhile prior to masking.Gives my skin some extra hydration I feel. The scent on this one is soft rose, a bit perfume but I like! The Dior Dreamskin 1-Minute Mask (thank you @heartsmyface!) is just what I would imagine a luxe mask to be - very moisturizing with a perfumed scent that remains even after a light rinsing. With certain lines, when you love the scent, it's a verycomforting thing to find it in every skin care product the brand offers. This was a bit strong for me, but I could see myself growing into it eventually. A B+ only because the scent was too much; the hydration was very nice.The Lookatme Collagen Face Mask was a gift from another generous masker, @faeriegirl (thank you!). By now, I have heard about this one from many others here. It doesn't seem to be the favorite overall, but a pleasant enough mask. I found it enjoyable, with a good fit, light and unobtrusive scent and zero tackiness remaining after I removed it. Love that little bonus, an A for that.The Joeur is verypleasant and unscented, but not as sticky-icky as I like. I will happily finish it bit would not purchase a FS. The Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleanser is a balm and I like those left on awhile prior to masking.Gives my skin some extra hydration I feel. The scent on this one is soft rose, a bit perfume but I like! The Dior Dreamskin 1-Minute Mask (thank you @heartsmyface!) is just what I would imagine a luxe mask to be - very moisturizing with a perfumed scent that remains even after a light rinsing. With certain lines, when you love the scent, it's a verycomforting thing to find it in every skin care product the brand offers. This was a bit strong for me, but I could see myself growing into it eventually. A B+ only because the scent was too much; the hydration was very nice.The Lookatme Collagen Face Mask was a gift from @faeriegirl another generous masker, (thank you!). By now, I have heard about this one from many others here. It doesn't seem to be the favorite overall, but a pleasant enough mask. I found it enjoyable, with a good fit, light and unobtrusive scent and zero tackiness remaining after I removed it. Love that little bonus, an A for that.

Joeur, Lookatme, Dior & Elemis

[lmaster]

I love that cute pic!! reminds me of Wilbur from Charlottes web @eshoe

[eshoe]

Ha yes it does, @lmaster! Charlotte kind of scared me, spiders have always been one of my biggest fears. My family was camping when I was in HS, and it was before bedtime we were all sitting around the campfire roasting marshmallows. My Dad very calmly said, “Everyone lift your feet reeeeeal slowly,” and we watched a tarantula crawl across the ground between us. Terrified to sleep that night, let me tell ya😂

[lmaster]

Ok yeah @eshoe that would be extremely unsettling!!! 😱 Now a little spider with thin legs, those don't bother me,,, it's those big fat thick ones that make me cringe!!!! 🕷️

[faeriegirl]

I’m glad you liked the Collagen mask @eshoe!

[eshoe]

@faeriegirl Thank you so much for sending it my way, as well as a few other masks😄