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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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@eshoe  I hope your skin calms down!!! I’m curious about the new bite masks as well. 

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Would love if a sample shows up, @ather. I have too many FS in use and backups to warrant buying another one!

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I'm glad you had a good couple of masking sessions! You utilized a lot of lip products here. I'm lucky if I remember my overnight lip mask. 😄

@eshoe 

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I love my lip balms and glosses and masks and scrubs @l8totheparty!

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I'm so sorry about your angry skin @eshoe!  Having just gone through it myself, I can totally empathize.  I hope you are able to find something to calm it down and that you can get back to your normal routine quickly!

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Oh @mrsmouse I am so sorry:( Hope yours returned back to normal quickly. Mine is getting better, I am just disappointed with myself for bringing it to this place. I should know better! Oh well. Time and patience for now.

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My skin is completely back to normal now @eshoe.  The turning point for me seemed to be slathering my face with the Dr. Jart Cicapair overnight mask.  It improved so much in that one night and then it was all uphill from there.  I totally felt like I should have known better too so I feel you on that for sure.  I'm hoping it doesn't take too long for you to be able to get back to your normal routine!

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@mrsmouse is it the one in the right?4077D79C-C6F5-4524-AC0B-1EA5F238B689.jpeg

 

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Yep, that's the one @eshoe! I usually could get two uses out of a packet, but I used the whole thing.  Yes, my face was totally greasy going to bed, but I sleep on my back so didn't have to worry about it getting all over my pillow.  It absorbed a lot during the night & there was a noticeable difference in how my skin felt in the morning.  It had been very sensitive to the touch before and that was greatly reduced in the morning.

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Thank you for letting me know, @mrsmouse! I will be sure to try this one out in the next couple of weeks:)

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I hope it works for you @eshoe!  Angry skin isn't very much fun at all!  😞

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Oh no @eshoe! Though it doesn't sound like you quite needed your masking emergency kit. I've enjoyed the salad masks I've tried too. Definitely solid finds and I'm so happy we have some kind maskers that shared them with us!

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The masks were good all around, it’s just my skin that’s unhappy right now @ShortErica. Had some good advice from @naturalooks15 and the healing process has begun 🙂

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That's awesome @naturalooks15 could help you out @eshoe! Hope you heal quickly!

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She has been a tremendous help, @ShortErica. Gave me a plan and I put it to work last night 🤞🏼

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@eshoe  Hope your skin has calmed down a bit this morning

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It has not only calmed down but the texture isn’t as rough @naturalooks15. I had a number of small pinpoint blemishes covering the chin/lower half of my cheek area, which is unusual for me, so it must be the last ditch efforts of the skin rebellion.  Going to dig out the Biossance and use that today, hoping to continue the restoration. Many thanks to you🙌🏼

eta the Biossance I have is not the gel cream but this-even better! Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Deep Hydration Moisturizer 1.69 oz / 50 mL

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@eshoe  So so glad to hear that your skin is getting better!!
And what a coincidence !! I was going to say that it would be better if you used the Omega repair cream from Biossance rather then the prebiotic gel cream. Good that you have that one, it should help.  I have tried that one but my daughter ending up claiming DS sample that I had for her sensitive and eczema prone skin and it was wonderful for her. So 🤞 you should be back to healthy calm skin in another day or two. 

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@naturalooks15 I’m pretty sure I had at least three floating around, at least I found one! That’s good to hear it worked so well for your daughter. This combo is working so well, I will need to have one on hand for sure in case this happens again. I do like it better than the gel, that was a bit light for my skin; it needed more hydration. This is just right.

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Uhhh oooo @eshoe I've used the TJ scrub once so far and loved it,, and I've had this same issue with other similar masks, I hope that's not the case with this one! So sorry to hear this!

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@lmaster I will pick up a FS of that TJ’s mask at some point, love the texture of it and it’s a treat to use. For the time being, maybe not though;)

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