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

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!

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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 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 & W’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 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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Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

Yeah. It was just an okay mask @Shosh85. 😞 Hoping the blue one will be better. 🤞🏼 

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

@itsfi I love that you included your roller in the picture, do you roll yours masks frequently?

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@CC3616, I’m trying to use my roller more when masking. I probably use it once during the week, consistently. Trying to get into the habit of using it more frequently.

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@itsfi thanks for the in depth thoughts as always! I haven't tried these out but sounds like  may be better off sticking to their regular masks

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

@Kim888, yeah, the ones from the original line have for the most part been consistently good for me. 😃 I’m hoping that cutting the mask into two pieces will help. I find having a mask for the top half and bottom half of my face to be better for fit, especially with foil masks. We shall see. 🤞🏼 

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

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Soo'AE Sweet Pink Bubble Mask

This light pink mask starts out as sort of a sticky cream, but instantly starts foaming/bubbling once it's applied to the face. It wasn't aggressive at all and didn't get into my eyes or mouth. It had a light baby powder scent. The package recommended leaving it on for 3 minutes and I'd usually go a little longer, but the initial tickle I was feeling around my chin and mouth turned into more of an itch and I couldn't wait to take it off. It came off easy with warm water. My face felt clean and SO soft and smooth and even had a bit of a glow. My skin was feeling a little dry, but for me, that's to be expected with these types of masks.

I really enjoyed the results I got from this one and will repurchase, especially to see if it feels itchy the second time around 😉

These bubble masks always make my face look fat 😂👇

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Ingredients:

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Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

This is the first time I’ve heard that a mask smells like baby powder. How interesting @Shosh85! Even more so because it’s a bubbling sheet mask you’d repurchase. I’m making notes that it’s shosh-approved. By the packaging, I kinda thought it might smell like the Bubblelicious bubble gum of my youth. 😂

so many fruits 😍 @Shosh85 sounds really nice!!

so many fruits 😍 @Shosh85 sounds really nice!!

Re: so many fruits 😍 @Shosh85 sounds really nice!!

@lmaster  After seeing the packaging I kinda hoped it'd smell like bubblegum - then I read the ingredients and was kinda hoping it'd smell fruity! 😂

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

@Shosh85 Cute! Bubble masks are so fun. 

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Thanks, @CC3616! I agree, bubble masks are super entertaining, especially when it's pink! 😃😉

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sounds interesting @Shosh85 ! 

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@Kim888  I loved that it was light pink! 😉

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I tend to think of the bubble masks as a ‘fun’/‘different’ type of mas. Im really glad you got some results with this one. I’ll have to keep an eye out!

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@missjeanie  I wouldn't say bubble masks are my favorite, but they're certainly entertaining! 😃

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Ha @Shosh85 your face always makes me smile, bubble masks are the extreme version of sheet masks, too😂 

 

Sounds like a nice one, especially with the gentle foaming. The brand has been good to me, as well!

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@eshoe  Glad my bubble face could make you smile! Ha! These masks are definitely entertaining 😂😉

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I’d kinda love to do a time-lapse of one @Shosh85😄

2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

if I was going to pinpoint the perfect mask material,, it would be this particular mask S is for Sahara Scenedesmus my beauty diaries. the fit was perfect, beautiful scent, thin material, no smooshing,, just perfect in every way! left it on for 20 minutes, after removing my skin really felt nice and balanced and hydrated, will definitely repurchase more of these!! A++ no tackiness

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

@lmaster - love My Beauty Diary masks. 

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I'm seriously loving everything about this mask @nuinui933 🙌😍

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