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 

[GalPalVal17]

@Kim888  I saw that pumpkin sheet mask at Trader Joe's the other day and thought about getting it. But I didn't have a great experience with a different mask from there so I decided not to get it. Seems like I made the good choice. Works for some and doesnt for others. Too bad it wasn't as great as hoped. On the other hand, that purple squeeze masks sounds lovely. Papa Recipe seems to be a pretty good brand.  

[itsfi]

A couple of masks from O + French Pharmacy week

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[missjeanie]

Love the snail action!

[Shosh85]

@itsfi  I have never heard of a black sesame mask, let alone soft serve! So happy both turned out nice!

I love that Origins mask! Seriously one of my most favorites! 😃

[emaisgr8]

What interesting masking sessions. I've never heard of black sesame treats @itsfi  

[itsfi]

@emaisgr8, lol. These probably could be repeated for the unusual masks week. 😉 Maybe I'll use the black sesame mask again then - that should give me enough time to come up with a better way to describe the scent on it. 

[lmaster]

wow that mask is very interesting and how cool they had black sesame yogurt!! @itsfi

[itsfi]

@lmaster, I love me some froyo and soft serve ice cream. 😋 Such an interesting flavor though right?! I couldn’t resist trying it out. ☺️

[GalPalVal17]

@itsfi  again I also used an Oh K sheet mask for O week. I have the acai and bamboo ones from this line. I've yet to try the bamboo one but these other varieties look and sound pretty decent. I guess if I were to come across them in a sale/coupon I would pick them up to try. I haven't tried any snail masks so sounds like one to start with. 

[itsfi]

@GalPalVal17, I’ll be very interested in hearing your take on which of the sheet masks from the Oh K! line you like the most. 🤩 There are so many of them to choose from. I’ve been seeing them at Cost Plus, Ulta and some boutiques around town. I thought I saw them online at Walgreens too. 

[Shosh85]

The first mask is from yesterday, but can technically count for O and P week and was given to me by the wonderful @itsfi 😘

Did the Propolis mask this morning. 

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Peach & Lily Original Glow

This is a super thin and transparent cotton sheet mask that was saturated with plenty of serum and the scent was sort of a mix of herbal and floral. The scent seemed a little strong at first but lightened after placing the mask. The fit was almost perfect- just slightly too long at the chin. The adherence was great and it was comfortable to wear the half hour I had it on. My face felt a little tacky after removing it and lasted about 15 minutes. My face looked noticeably brighter, felt nicely hydrated and my skin felt soft and smooth.

This is another that'll be going on my (long) list of mask purchases! Thanks Fi! 😃

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MISSHA Propolis Mascure Sheet Mask

This is a medium-thick cotton sheet mask that was saturated with a white milky serum. The scent was sort of a mix of clean & fresh and slightly medicinal. It was light and not too noticeable while the mask was on. The fit was great - just a little too long at the chin. It was stretchy and flexible and adhered well despite the thickness. I kept it on for about a half hour. The serum left behind a little bit of tackiness that only took about 10 minutes to absorb. My face looked refreshed and less dull. My skin felt hydrated, lightly moisturized and soft and smooth.

I really liked the results from this one and I'm happy I have more to use up! 

[emaisgr8]

I have that Peach and lily mask on my wish list to try. Glad it worked nicely for you @Shosh85 

[Shosh85]

@emaisgr8  I was happy to get a chance to try it! It's now on my wish list too! 😉

[itsfi]

Love that Peach & Lily sheet mask @Shosh85 and am so pleased to hear it’s a good one for you as well. 💗💕 I was nervous at first when I purchased the box of 20 but it turned out to be a good move! 😆 

Missha puts out some very good products. I’m pretty sure I have this propolis one in my stash; may have to sort through my stash for it. My skin loves propolis! 🍯 

[Shosh85]

@itsfi  It was definitely a good call buying a box of the Peach & Lily masks! It really was fantastic! 😍
I enjoyed the Propolis mask and loved how it turned out, but of course, I just wish it had more of a honey kind of scent. 🍯😉

[lmaster]

@Shosh85 I really have enjoyed masks from both of these brands, yaaaaaaaay for you having lovely masking sessions

[Shosh85]

Me too! I've had good luck with both brands as well 😃👍 Thanks, @lmaster! 

[Kim888]

@Shosh85 nice! that Peach & Lily one sounds pretty great! Sometimes a nice floral scent is relaxing

[Shosh85]

@Kim888  It was so nice! Floral isn't my favorite scent at all, but if it's not too strong or perfumy, I don't mind it so much. 😃

[eshoe]

That Peach & Lily mask is really, really nice @Shosh85! would love Costco to start carrying 8-packs of those like the When ones, I would be almost set😄

[Shosh85]

@eshoe Oooh, I'd LOVE if they would sell those at Costco! I'd buy them in a heartbeat!