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 

[lmaster]

I wish everything was available in TS @itsfi so many products to try 💗

[emaisgr8]

I agree with ya @lmaster 

[itsfi]

We’re on the same page @lmaster! 💗💕

[Kim888]

Two other C sheet masks to add this week - luckily they went better than the first two haha

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My pores, especially on my chin have been a bit clogged this week. I used the leaders amino Clearing mask. The fit on this was excellent - like almost perfect for my face. It was a thin cotton mask that was well saturated. Adherence was nice and after my skin felt refreshed and vibrant (guessing that's the vitamin c). The serum absorbed quickly. Overall, I would definitely use this mask again. 

I also tried out the Karuna Clarifying sheet mask. I don't really have oily skin so I can't speak to whether it did anything to control oil. The fit was decent, it was a little stingy the first couple of minutes but overall fit and saturation was good and the serum absorbed quickly. Again, I feel like clarifying can be a bit hard to tell after one mask but I was happy with the mask overall. 

[ShortErica]

I will use my Leaders masks eventually. Your review is great motivation @Kim888 

[quspork]

Love that Leader's mask, @Kim888!

[eshoe]

Karuna masks are a hit or miss for me, @Kim888. This one sounds like it would be good, that Leaders is a nice one, too. Hope your skin gets back to the norm soon!

[mrsmouse]

I appreciate the reviews on these @Kim888 because I have both and they're both in the "up next" box (I put several masks in there that are expiring so I pick from that box first).  I'll certainly be getting to them soon.

[Shosh85]

@Kim888  These both sound nice! Leaders really makes some great masks! 😃

[lmaster]

@Kim888 leaders is always pretty nice, both sound lovely!

[haleyvvvv]

The mask I keep going back to is the Origins Mini Original Skin™ Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay 1 oz/ 30 mL. It's a Clay mask that's Clarifies and Calms. I love that it doesn't react (no burning, stinging etc) but leaves me clean and with reduced redness. It's not as good as a charcoal mask for really getting into pores, but I use it 2x a week or when my skin just feels like its needs a reset.

I've been going through some deluxe samples of the REN Clean Skincare Evercalm™ Ultra Comforting Rescue Mask 1.7 oz/ 50 mL, especially as my skin is recovering from overexfoliation. @veronika23 and @SAlyFitz recommended it earlier in the thread. IMO it's okay, but not my favorite. I definitely think its Calming and I love that its Clean, but I think I am not a fan of masks of this texture. It's too thick and doesn't spread well for me, and then sinks in, but not completely and tends to leave me a little greasy, even after washing off. I did have super soft skin after this plus jet lag tonight but I'm still searching for a similar type mask.

[eshoe]

@haleyvvvv that Origins was a staple for me for quite awhile, loved it! The REN is good for nights when you just want to get a masking in but don’t want to think about it. I like it on my cheeks when I need a clay mask to clear to decongest my t-zone:)

[haleyvvvv]

Yes, @eshoe, the REN is super quick and clean, so good!

[l8totheparty]

@haleyvvvv @Shosh85 I have both of these as well, tucked away in my masking bucket. So many masks, so little time. Thanks for the reviews @haleyvvvv , now I have an idea about these 2.

[haleyvvvv]

SO MANY MASKS...@l8totheparty...so many masks

[l8totheparty]

I feel those words will echo across time. @haleyvvvv 

[Shosh85]

@haleyvvvv  Good to hear reviews on these! I own both but just haven't cracked them open yet. 😉

Glad to hear the Origins works so well - I love that it's gentle yet effective for you!

I've heard great things about the REN too, but am waiting to try it when my face actually needs some calming to test out it's full potential. 👍😃

[haleyvvvv]

@eshoe ooooh, new mask anticipation is so fun! Let us know how you end up liking both of them when you try them. The REN also hydrates a bit and is really quick, so it is a good all around mask.

[lmaster]

@haleyvvvv I like both of these, especially the Ren 🙌

[haleyvvvv]

Nice @lmaster!! 

[Kim888]

@haleyvvvv I really like that Origins clay mask as well! It's very gentle - i definitely think you would like the Charlotte Tilbury one if you like that one! Sorry the ren mask didn't work out for you !