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 

[ather]

@Shosh85  Sounds great!! I’ll keep my eyes out for the beauty diary ones!

[Shosh85]

@ather  I've only tried 4 so far, but have liked them all! Have you tried any My Beauty Diary Masks?

[ather]

@Shosh85  Not yet! But I’ll definitely be looking for them now!! 

[Loretta55]

Today’s mask was received in a gratis package. It is FRESH - Vitamin Nectar Vitamin C Brightening Powder. It was almost like an instant facial. It is applied to a freshly washed and dried skin. You pour the two packets into your palm and add about a tablespoon of warm water to activate. Apply to your face and massage for 30 seconds before rinsing. I plan on using this mask more often on work days. I applied lots of SPF 50 per the instructions. I look glowing without the use of any highlighter.

[missjeanie]

Ohhhh... great reminder!  I have one of these to try out from unicorn mail.  I'm glad you enjoyed it @Loretta55 !

[emaisgr8]

@Loretta55  glowy skin sounds awesome. I've heard good things about theis.

[itsfi]

@Loretta55, great to hear you like this one; it gives such a nice fresh faced glow to the skin.

[Loretta55]

Best of all, it is quick @itsfi! I am always looking for something that gives results quickly.

[lmaster]

I've had this in and out of my loves list @Loretta55 the price is always what I get conflicted about

[missjeanie]

Same @lmaster !   Maybe next sale!

[ShortErica]

Sounds nice @Loretta55. It's always a good idea to use lots of SPF. But I appreciate when companies encourage it!

[ather]

@Loretta55  Never saw this one! I will definitely try it out!!

[Shosh85]

@Loretta55  I love this one! Great results and delicious scent! Glad to hear you enjoyed it too! 😃 🍊

[Loretta55]

Thank you @Shosh85.

[WinglessOne]

R = red fruits a plenty. Last night’s mask was the new-to-me JayJun Honey Dew Red Mask. 

I’m glad I only had one of these.

Notes: 

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Claims: Moisturizes and firms skin; provides a glowing complexion. 

Ingredients: Yes, alcohol is high on the list. But niacinamide and hydrating trehalose are listed even higher. There are some interesting skin conditioning extracts on the list, plus honey, propolis, and the 5 red/pink fruits called out in this mask’s marketing info. 

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Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Triethyl Citrate, Niacinamide, Erythritol, Trehalose, Alcohol Denat., Glycereth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Honey Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Propolis Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Rumex Crispus Root Extract, Beetroot Red, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Caramel, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Hydroxide, Sclerotium gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fragrance 

Performance: The sheet was very pale pink, obviously dyed by the serum. It fit me as well as other Jayjun sheets: good length, wide enough for nearly my whole jaw, and no cutting/tearing required. The mask was fully saturated with watery serum and I poured a handful extra from the sleeve. The serum smelled like standing in line at a juice bar: apple, beet, a hint of honey, strawberry at times, and pear (though pears aren’t in the ingredients). A persistent but not overwhelming scent that I enjoyed; I kept turning my head to get a stronger whiff of it. Though alcohol’s listed high, I could barely smell it while wearing this mask. 

I wore it for 30 minutes, then spent a full 5 minutes massaging serum into my skin. Then I left it alone for 10 minutes to see if the serum would finish sinking in and settle down. I didn’t have any pilling but my face felt like I’d applied too much rosehip oil. 

Results: Glowy and overly moisturized skin. Even my driest skin zone felt greasy. My oily zone shouted “oh you MUST be joking,” so I wiped my nose down with my fingers to remove as much greasy residue as possible without having to use a wet cloth. I didn’t use a moisturizer anywhere on my face except a tiny dab of CBD oil on my eyelids and brow bones. Oil or a cream moisturizer anywhere else on my face would’ve been extreme overkill. 

I’m glad I used a hydrating serum under this mask so it had moisture to seal in. But good grief, I did not expect the greasiness. I can’t say my face felt any firmer than usual, but this mask certainly delivered on its moisturization and glowing complexion claims. Folks with very dry skin on their entire face might better appreciate this one. Combo skin folks might have trouble with it. Oily skin folks should probably skip it altogether. I definitely won’t look for more of this mask. 

[lmaster]

Thanks for being the one to review this one for the oily skin gal over here @WinglessOne 😆

[ather]

@WinglessOne  Thanks for the in-depth review. This one would be perfect for me. I’ll definitely keep my eyes out for it!!

[Shosh85]

@WinglessOne  Sorry to hear this one was a greasy mess! I tried the Green version and it was pretty much the same - super greasy. I have dry skin pretty much year round so I didn't mind it so much, but it wouldn't be one I'd repurchase either. 

[WinglessOne]

@Shosh85  Oh boy... I also have one sleeve of the green version to try. 😄 Not looking forward to it if it’ll leave my skin as greasy as the red version. 

[Shosh85]

@WinglessOne  I've only ever tried the Green version, so I'm not sure how it compares with the red one, but I did write in my notes that "it was greasy even for my dry/dehydrated skin" and "probably not for people with oily skin." I'll be interested to hear how the two compare in terms of greasiness. 

[eshoe]

Since it’s a hair mask, I will post this here. Love the Amika @missjeanie sent me, but I don’t use it as often as I should because the 1-lb tub is buried under other products. I wanted to reuse my LaLa for something, this works great for the shower. Now I won’t forget!

Easy application means I will use it more:)