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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!

tenor

 

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!

@PrettyPaint, I'm so sorry to hear you've been sick. I hear ya and feel your pain - being sick is not fun and if it messes with the face, it's ... ugh!!! Just ugh!!! The change in weather doesn't help either. Hang in there - just take it step by step with masking and getting back into your skincare routine. Your skin will return to its loveliness soon enough. The ingredients in taht bizoo Oohhaa looked really good - very nourishing.

 

The mask I used for daily masking was the A'Pieu Hyaluthione Soonsoo Daily Sheet Mask. Here's what it looks like; I picked mine up from soko glam dot com - the brand also makes a green tea one and a black tea version as well as this one. If the bizoo Oohhaa comes in a tub similar to this one, just learn from my mistake - that tab is not meant to come completely off. One side is to remain attached so that it acts like a door. Hopefully yours comes with a pair of mini tongs. If not, e.l.f. has a pair of tweezers for $2 at Target or Walgreens that can be used to make it more hygienic when removing the mask from the tub.

 

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Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

Thanks so much @itsfi. I totally forgot that it was a'pieu brand that you had used. That's super cool that those came with tweezers. I'll post some pics of the oohhaa when they arrive. And thank you so much about the tip about the tab on the tub. I totally would have yanked the entire thing off. I really hope the fit on these will be good. It will be pretty annoying if I wind up with a bunch of ill-fitting masks that need major surgical procedures.

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

Fingers crossed for the fit on those masks @PrettyPaint. My experience with sheet masks intended for daily wear is that the mask itself is smaller but also the mask material can be easily stretched and manipulated to conform to facial features. Interested to hear how they work out for you. 

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

@itsfi  Oh that's encouraging to hear. Usually I find sheet masks to be way too big, so smaller is definitely better for me.

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@PrettyPaint I've had my eyes on that lip scrub!

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@greeneyedgirl107  Yes, I had been eyeing it for months and it was like $16 at ulta, so I figured it was time I finally try it! 🙂

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

@PrettyPaint I must've missed that sale somehow!  I think they were 50% off for Platinum and Diamond members during their 21 Days of Beauty in September, but I decided against it, and have regretted it now that it's colder!

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

@greeneyedgirl107  Yeah, I remember back when they were on sale for the 21 days of beauty. I had one in my cart but I can't remember why I didn't buy it. I think the flavor I chose may have sold out. There was a bigger selection that time, though. This time there was only one scent/flavor on sale. 

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

*politely butting into the convo - Sara Happ makes some great lip scrubs @greeneyedgirl107 @PrettyPaint! 🙂 Some of my favorite lip scrubs, actually. She has new packaging and a new formulation for them, which includes scrubs in tube form as well as pot containers. There's 30% off on her site right now.

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

@itsfi I thought the product looked different, but I wasn't familiar enough with it to be sure.  Thanks for the heads-up on the sale!  Do you know how they stack up to Bite's lip scrubs?

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

I’ve only used samples of the BITE scrub @greeneyedgirl107. I have a full size of it but have been going through my samples first. I’d say the Sara Happ is scrubbier / coarser (but that’s not to say it’s not gentle). 

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

@itsfi I appreciate the input!  Thanks!  BTW, QVC has a Sara Happ duo that I just saw on-air today: $32 for Lip Slip and Lip Scrub in Vanilla

Sara Happ Simply Vanilla Lip Slip and Scrub Holiday Box - A373968

Tagging @PrettyPaint too 🙂

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

@itsfi  Oh the tube form sounds great! I always get a little concerned about bacteria getting into the tubs. My lips get so dry in the winter, so I'm glad I'll be prepared now. I like your new avatar by the way. I think it changed within the timeframe that I was responding to one of your posts, so it was a fun surprise!

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

I agree @PrettyPaint. Lip balms / scrubs in tube form are more hygienic. I have several in tubs/jars and am careful about making sure to keep them as clean and clear of bacteria as possible. It helps to use a mini spatula but those aren’t always readily available. 

Aww thanks! I meant to change it a while ago but life got busy and I forgot to do it until now. 

yep I know @faeriegirl loves that face polish @itsfi soun...

yep I know @faeriegirl loves that face polish @itsfi sounds like a good one to rotate

Re: yep I know @faeriegirl loves that face polish @itsfi soun...

Such a lovely face polish @lmaster! There are so many good products out there! There are pros and cons to that. lol. I need more faces, lmaster. ha!

Re: 2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

I absolutely love this scrub @itsfi! ❤️

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I can see why @faeriegirl! Such a good one! <333

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I'm a fan of this scrub too, @itsfi. It's fairly gentle but still feels like it does a good job of exfoliating and leaving my skin baby soft. 

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Yessss!!! Love how gentle but effective it is on the skin @quspork! <333

2019 Q4 Mask of the Week Challenge!

V for reVital propolis another facetory mask, and like @eshoe I did enjoy this mask,, however the eye holes were a bit too oval and serum managed it's way into one of my eyes, so that's something to note while applying the sheet. the fit was great other than the eye area, scent did seem fruity and nice, plenty of extra serum, wear time was 20 minutes, after removing, I massaged the remaining serum in, it delivered great hydration and moisturized my skin very well. even had a brilliant glow! I'd use this one again and cut into the eyes to open them more.

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