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 

[Loretta55]

I wish that I could have done these types of science experiments when I was in school @sonnydee.

[Kim888]

@sonnydee cannot wait for the results on this!

[itsfi]

@sonnydee, this’ll be me waiting for your results ... 

Has she posted? Has she posted?

[missjeanie]

@itsfi that bear gif!! oh that is so me somedays when I'm texting! 

[missjeanie]

The end of last week's masking!  I'm on a roll masking daily for a whole week! I know it sounds silly, but I'm super proud of myself for doing this, since even washing my face some days has felt like so much work. 

Friday:

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I used my little snail eye patches.  Meh.
Pre shower was the Summer Fridays Overtime mask.  Love this one.  Great grit, great scent, satisfying scrub, clearer pores. I have a back up of this from a sale last fall. 
Post shower it was the Royal de Snail Green Mask from Frudia.  I've used their masks in a different line before (I want to blame @Shosh85 for my exploration of the brand).  This one I hadn't tried before but I quite enjoy snail juice on my face and this was great.  Not at all slimy, a very light scent reminiscent of classic sheet mask scent.  I had it on for about 25 minutes, fit was fine, nothing exceptional, but nothing bad either, it was a what I like to call a gauzy material.  I certainly didn't feel a need to rush to a moisturizer after wearing.  I think anyone who's a snail fan would enjoy this one.  
Followed up my evening with the Dr. Jart sleeping mask.  It's good for summer/spring.  Not wowing good though. 

Saturday

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Saturday I used my snail eye gels and the Dr. Jart sleeping mask again.  It's whatever at this point.  I'm bored of them.
The Peripera Smoothie Time in Pomegranate however was great.  This was a unicorn gift from @Shosh85 and I really liked it.  It had a super light fragrance of fruity.  Generic fruity, but an enjoyable one, super light though and I wouldn't have been bothered if it had been more present.  The serum was on the thicker side, though not jelly like.  I had it on for a half hour and enjoyed the fit just fine.  The results were good too.  Clearer, moisturized skin.  Would use again!  Thanks shosh85, this one was perfect for my afternoon!

Sunday

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Sunday I used my snail gels, and then pre shower it was the Caolion Steam Pore Pack again.  After this use I have one left, not that I won't miss it, because it's a good mask that helps with some pore congestion, I'm just looking to broaden my horizons to the other masks I've accumulated and need some room in my open cabinet so I'll be excited to finish it, just to bring out something new.  Maybe I should only ever get sample sizes going forward to keep that fun going?
My sheet mask of the day was a gift from @eshoe !  I don't recall a scent on the Ssaw 7 Teen Herb Tea Mask, but it was a nice fit, easy to wear and my skin felt hydrated afterwards.  I ended up going to my grandmothers to drop off some baking on her porch so I put make up on right after removal and it was a nice primer (to be honest here my make up was a tinted moisturizer, mascara and a tinted balm that I washed off right after so no guarantees here eh).  I liked this one and would use it again without another thought, and maybe pick up if I happened upon it at a good deal, but probably wouldn't seek out.  Thanks eshoe this one was a good one!
Did not use my Dr. Jart tonight as when I went to use it... it was empty! Wohooo... now onto my other Project pan Dr. Jart!  I do feel like I got a lot of use of this guy, but it just wasn't as fun as trying new ones is. 

FridaySaturdaySunday

[Shosh85]

@missjeanie  Good job keeping up with masking! Glad you liked the Peripera mask - I've definitely tried a lot of loves from the brand 😉

When the stores open back up again I really hope to find some of the masks from that Frudia line - this one sounds great! 🐌

Love that Summer Friday's mask! It's like a Pumpkin Latte for your face 🤤

[missjeanie]

When the boarder opens back up I'll send you some @Shosh85 !!

[Shosh85]

@missjeanie  Awe, you are super sweet to offer! Thanks! 😘

[missjeanie]

Anytime @Shosh85 !

[lmaster]

Yes girl!! @missjeanie I'm so proud of your come back!! 

[missjeanie]

Thanks @lmaster ! Feels good to be getting back in the habit!

[quspork]

This looks like a great collection of masking, @missjeanie!

[missjeanie]

I've been really trying to stick to a routine this last week @quspork !  It's had some lovely results!

[itsfi]

Who knew that snail mucin 🐌 is the skincare secret of nobility @missjeanie? We’re so fancy! Hahaha! 😝 

Nice work keeping the sheet mask streak going! You go, girl! 🙌🏼 

[missjeanie]

Fancy Indeed @itsfi , I pretty much just love all snail masks now... where's my tiara at??lol

[itsfi]

@missjeanie, the love for snail masks is real! 🐌 Your tiara? Well here you go...

[missjeanie]

@itsfi LOVE!!

[eshoe]

That Peripera mask looks good enough to eat, @missjeanie 😊 Good for you, also, on keeping up with your masking. I’ve gone through a few periods of no masking and my skin is always fussy because of it. Hope yours is showing you some glow and love🧡

[missjeanie]

I'm honestly not sure if the masking that makes my skin better or not @eshoe .  I think it might be the whole routine that goes along with masking.  If I'm taking proper care to do my routines morning and evening I get fairly good results.  I like to think that picking out a mask to do each day is more of a reminder to do a full (though for me full routine is fairly condensed compared to many) routine.  Does the make sense?  If I'm off my masking, I'm generally off all of my routine. 

[eshoe]

Ahhhh yep you are definitely on to something there, @missjeanie. It’s the whole accompanying routine that makes the biggest difference. It’s hard to stay on top of it sometimes. I know when I am having a rough time, I’m not so much into taking the time to care for my skin. That happens every few months, for me. Seems like it would be the other way around, but it’s not🤷🏻‍♀️

[lnum]

@missjeanie Nice job with the consistent masking! All these snail masks folks are posting about makes me wonder if I should try some, I always felt a little weird about snails!