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

Please join us on Part II of this yearโ€™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 masks๐Ÿ’— 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 ๐Ÿ’– with you all this year!

tenor

 

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

Letters of the Week: โ€œZโ€ and โ€œAโ€

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Jan 1 - Jan 5A & ZMask Stash Clean-Out! Finish those masks before they expire.l8totheparty/ShortErica
Jan 6 - 12B & YMasks that Make you Hungryitsfi
Jan 13 - 19C & XFavourite 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 - 26D & WClean Week - Masks that give your skin a boost without the guilteshoe
Jan 27 - Feb 2E & VTransportation Masking
@lmaster/@ShortErica/@missjeanie
Feb 3 - 9F & U

Best fitting mask - Mask that best fits your facial featuresPrettyPaint
Feb 10 - 16G & TSpecial Occasion Masks - the mask(s) you use to pamper yourselfitsfi
Feb 17 - 23H & SGross Masks - whether it's the scent or results, share the details please!Aaliaa
Feb 24 - Mar 1I & RSnubbed It: Masks you don't want to use & are continually passed overShortErica
Mar 2 - 8J & QFemale Owned Brands - In honour of Women's Day March 8thAaliaa
Mar 9 - 15K & PMasks Good Enough to Eat
heartsmyface
Mar 16 - 22L & OSample that made you buy the FS - You tried it, and decided to buy it!itsfi
Mar 23 - 29M & NFavourite Smelling Masks - Watermelon, Kale, Spa?? 
Mar 30 - Apr 5N & MMask While You Task
l8totheparty
Apr 6 - 12O & LMost Outrageous Mask ClaimsShortErica
Apr 13 - 19P & KHi-Lo Week: Mix or duel of $$$$ and $ masks 
Apr 20 - 26Q & JSample Dive - I know we have them!Aaliaa
Apr 27 - May 3R & ITargeted Skin Concern - Mask to address a current skin issuePrettyPaint
May 4 -10S & HOvernight Masks - Sleeping miracles in a jar 
May 11 - 17T & GMask with a PartnerAlphaboo
May 18 - 24U & FVitamins Week - masks that nourish your skin with vitamins and mineralskim888
May 25 - 31V & EBest/Cutest Printed MaskShosh85
Jun 1 - 7W & DMask that best describes your personality or moodPrettyPaint
Jun 8 - 14X & CFruits & Veggies Week - masks that use natural goodness to nourish your skinKeana1
Jun 15 - 21Y & BForgotten Wonders - Shop your stash for an unloved mask
missjeannie
Jun 22 - 28Z & AMasking Duel - Dare to compare 2 (or more!) masks in one sessioneshoe
Jun 29 - Jul 5A & ZMasking Pet Peeves - use a mask that has some component that drives you crazy!ShortErica
Jul 6 - 12B & YMasking Hacks - share your masking secrets that make your life easier and your skin happyeshoe
Jul13 - 19C & XLip, Hand or Foot Masks to help that summer skin 
Jul 20 - 26D & Wโ€™Weird Mask' Bubbling, Peeling, Colour changing other worldly wonders!Aalia
Jul 27 - Aug 2E & VMulti-Masking How many masks can you use at one time or in One Day?? 
Aug 3 - 9F & U Blind Pick Your Mask - Let's make it fun to use the masks in our stash!veronika23
Aug 10 - 16G & T
Sheet Mask Focus - from cotton to cupra, coconut gel to bio cellulose, what are your favorites and why?
 
Aug 17 - 23H & SDrugstore & Grocery Brands Weekeshoe
Aug 24 - 30I & R3-Step Masks/Multi-Step Masks
heartsmyface
Aug 31 - Sep 6J & QRainbow Week - Bring out the colorful masks in every hueSonnydee
Sep 7 - 13K & PAutumn Masks - Fall goodness in a mask 
Sep 14 - 20L & OWhen you are getting GLAM for a night out and want that inner GLOW 
Sep 21 - 27M & N BIC Made you do it! Masks recommended/inspired by other BIC members 
Sep 28 - Oct 4N & MSephora Collections Week - House Brand Goodness 
Oct 5 - 11O & LMasks that Make you Hungry - Fall/Winter Editionitsfi
Oct 12 - 18P & KForgotten Wonders - Shop your stash for an unloved mask 
Oct 19 - 25Q & JOvernight Masks - Sleeping miracles in a jar 
Oct 26 - Nov 1R & IMasking Duel Week II 
Nov 2 - 8S & HBuddy Up! Dare to compare the same mask with another BIC-ereshoe
Nov 9 - 15T & GGross/Odd/Unusual Ingredients - Spirulina, donkey milk, bee venom, snail mucous - what masks have you used that have strange ingredients?Aaliaa
Nov 16 - 22U & FFlash Masks - masks that do doubly duty in half the timeeshoe
Nov 23 - 29V & EMorning Masking - Masks that help give a pep to your step 
Nov 30 - Dec 6W & DMask that would make a good band name (kinda silly, I know)PrettyPaint
Dec 7 - 13X & CHoliday Party Prep Mask 
Dec 14 - 20Y & BMost Artistic Sheet MaskKim888
Dec 21 - 27Z & AFavourite Masks of All-Timeitsfi
Dec 28 - 31123Masks 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 Somervilleโ€™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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looks like avacado is there real theme this week ๐Ÿ˜† @itsf...

looks like avacado is there real theme this week ๐Ÿ˜† @itsfi happy to hear how well this one performed

Re: looks like avacado is there real theme this week ๐Ÿ˜† @itsf...

Hahaha @lmaster! I have much love for the avocado! ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฅ‘ B2A5EC73-6D8F-423F-804D-4FD01864E144.gif

 

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

Trying to get back into a bit of a masking routine after being so spastic with my skin care!

Monday - I Dew Care: Pure to the Pore, Cleansing Volcanic Ash Clay Mask - I used this one because I wanted to empty the container.  I figured there are no volcanos that I know of in Canada, so it was likely from a far away place.  I don't mind this clay mask, I'd use it again, but it's not so great that I'd re-purchase, there are too many other masks to try out there. I did this mask pre shower and rinsed off in shower for easy cleaning.  

I followed that evening with the Pacifica Sea Algae Anti Pollution Gel Mask.  This mask is an easy one that I can toss on for 5, 10, 60 minutes and then rinse off.  It's very forgiving on the timelines which is something that I'm horrible at, so it's a win in that department.  It's a very gentle mask and my face feels a bit softer after, so again, I'll keep using it, but likely wouldn't re-purchase, simply due to how many masks I have and still want to buy.  I'm also kinda skeptical about the anti pollution claims. 

Tuesday evening I gave the PTR Firmx Peeling Gel another go.  It's another one that I'm skeptical about, how much of my 'dead skin' is rolling off, and how much is just the product balling up?  Either way, my skin was again markedly softer after using, so I'm going to keep using it and see if I get a better feel for the product and my opinion on it.

Wednesday I went for the PTR Rose Stem Cell mask.  I've used this as a mask a few times, but tend to prefer it as a sleeping mask, I think it just has more time to sink in all the good stuff this way.  I went for a good 45 minutes on this mask and then set it on my bed side table to use as a sleeping mask this week.  

Thursday was the Peach Slices Mango Peace Popsicle sheet mask from @eshoe in this months unicorn mail.  I've seen these masks pop up on here a few times and was more than excited to give it a shot.  It had a super light mango ish scent to it, was easy to apply with only snips around my eyes (standard for me with 95% of the sheet masks I use).  I had it on for a good 35 minutes and could have gone a bit longer.  The extra serum in the packet went onto my legs and elbows!  I went straight to bed so I didn't get a good look at my skin, but there was minimal tackiness and my skin looked good the next morning!  I'd use this one again!

Friday & Saturday were working days that only got a sleeping mask.  The Origins Drink UP Intensive claims to have Swiss Glacier water.  I'll call that a far away place.  I use this as a sleeping max on the nights I wasn't using the PTR Rose mask.  I feel like it has an iced tea scent to it that I love.  This is an easy mask to use overnight.  I'd buy it again.  No reactions, and moisturized skin in the am.  Exactly what I want a sleeping mask to do.

Sunday- I used the Summer Fridays Overtime mask after seeing eshoe use the R&R and figuring that the pumpkin scent qualified as a P mask.  I like that I got a good exfoliation in with this one, I enjoy the scrubbiness of it.  The scent is a huge win for me as well.  I'm going to pick up the trio for the holidays even though I already have the Overtime in a full size.  This is one of my favourite masks.  

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Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

@missjeanie I'm ready for duel week and plan to compare the PTR with the Holika Holika egg - I'll let you know how it goes!

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

Just picked up an egg @ShortErica ! Great duel idea!

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Wow @missjeanie one thing I admire about you is that when you dive in, you make it count! I have so many deleted pictures of masking sessions at this point๐Ÿ˜† Thank you for sharing all of your thoughts on these, I like Pacifica and @lmaster has already convinced me to pick up another mask of theirs. On another note, happy to โ€˜seeโ€™ you around again๐Ÿค—

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lol... I'm sure trying to get back into it @eshoe !  I need to delete so many from my camera role on my phone.  

Re: RE: Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

Time for a fresh start, eh @missjeanie ๐Ÿ˜‰

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

@missjeanie  Nice job gettin' back into the swing of things! Looks like a lot of great masks! The Origins Drink Up and the Overtime mask are two of my most favorites! Happy to hear you liked them too! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Also, I'm jealous you picked up a mango scent from the Peach Slices mask - I sniffed and sniffed and only got a fresh and clean kind of smell - maybe I got dud ๐Ÿค” Glad yours turned out a little better than mine ๐Ÿฅญ๐Ÿ˜‰

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

The scent on the Drink Up is a winner in my eyes @Shosh85 !  And the Summer Friday's is a new go to.

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

This looks like a nice selection of masks to help ease back into the ol' masking routine, @missjeanie. I just picked up that Summer Fridays set and can't wait to try out the Overtime one! 

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

Oh I'll be looking to grab that trio too @quspork , such a nice mask I assume I'll love them all!

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

Nice maskng @missjeanie 

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

Thanks @emaisgr8 

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

Nice masking @missjeanie ! I chuckled about the volcanos in canada ๐Ÿ™‚

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I had to find a way to make it fit the theme @CC3616 .  lol... I haven't seen any here yet!

you definitely used some of my favorites @missjeanie happ...

you definitely used some of my favorites @missjeanie happy to see you back!

Re: you definitely used some of my favorites @missjeanie happ...

Thanks @lmaster !! Glad to be back!

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

You jumped all In getting back into a masking routine @missjeanie! Woohoo! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ Always so good to see and hear from you! What a fun lineup of masks for masking daily. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

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Wow.  That was a longer post than intended.

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

Iโ€™m very behind on my postings but I wanted to showcase two really good, and new!, masks Iโ€™ve used recently. 

 

Facetory

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Iโ€™ve has really good luck with all the Facetory brand masks Iโ€™ve tried and this one was great, too! My skin seems to really respond well to squalene! The scent was very medicinal with a lot of tea tree. Kind of icy hot? Nonetheless, this one made my skin feel relieved and refreshed. Iโ€™m looking forward to trying more from this clean Facetory line. 

 

 

Dewytree

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i fell in love with this mask a couple months ago but, better late than never with the review, right? The mask itself is green, even when itโ€™s completely dry! I honestly donโ€™t know what it is about this mask but the day after I use it, my skin is NEW and happy and bouncy. I found this via Facetory, also, and purchased a bunch from their marketplace. No crazy scent, no weird feelings, just happy skin when using this one. 

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