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eshoe · ‎06-28-2020

Welcome to the 2024 Masking Challenge!

This year is going to be a little different - simplified. Easy. Every month will have a new theme, and that's it. Feel free to join in whenever and wherever. Most importantly - have fun!

Spring Fling - Baskets and bouquets, showers of much-anticipated rain...this month's focus is herbal and floral sensory delights 💮

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January	Fresh Starts - Time for a re-set, or morning masking? However you see it, this month is all about new beginnings.
February	Winter Love - Whether it's a mask you adore, or something extra-special to care for dry winter skin, this month is for some soothing TLC.
March	March Madness - Competition is in the air! Find a $ dupe of a $$$ mask that is share-worthy? Or find a dupe that works even better than the original? Details, please!
April	Spring Fling - Baskets and bouquets, showers of much-anticipated rain...this month's focus is herbal and floral sensory delights.
May	Dew Drops - May Day lore says to wash your face in the dew you collect in the morning of the first day of May for radiant skin. This month is for absorbing all of that good-for-you H2O.
June	Summer Sunshine - Ice cream, sunglasses, SPF, check! Once the sun is down (or before it's up), extra care is most necessary. How do you give your skin cooling repair?

JanuaryFresh Starts - Time for a re-set, or morning masking? However you see it, this month is all about new beginnings.FebruaryWinter Love - Whether it's a mask you adore, or something extra-special to care for dry winter skin, this month is for some soothing TLC.MarchMarch Madness - Competition is in the air! Find a $ dupe of a $$$ mask that is share-worthy? Or find a dupe that works even better than the original? Details, please!AprilSpring Fling - Baskets and bouquets, showers of much-anticipated rain...this month's focus is herbal and floral sensory delights. MayDew Drops - May Day lore says to wash your face in the dew you collect in the morning of the first day of May for radiant skin. This month is for absorbing all of that good-for-you H2O.JuneSummer Sunshine - Ice cream, sunglasses, SPF, check! Once the sun is down (or before it's up), extra care is most necessary. How do you give your skin cooling repair?

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, fit, adherence, mask type (hydrating, brightening, exfoliating, detox, sleeping, etc.) as well as your overall experience.

Most importantly: Would you repurchase it?

Second most important: Have fun and merry masking!

2023 Mask of the Week Challenge

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2022 Mask of the Week Challenge

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2021 Mask of the Week Challenge

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2020 Mask of the Week Challenge:

https://community.sephora.com/t5/Skincare-Aware/2020-Mask-of-the-Week-Challenge-PART-1/m-p/4995162/h...

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

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, fit, adherence, mask type (hydrating, brightening, exfoliating, detox, sleeping, etc.) as well as your overall experience.Most importantly: Would you repurchase it? Second most important: Have fun and merry masking!2023 Mask of the Week Challenge2022 Mask of the Week Challenge2021 Mask of the Week Challenge 2020 Mask of the Week Challenge:https://community.sephora.com/t5/Skincare-Aware/2020-Mask-of-the-Week-Challenge-PART-1/m-p/4995162/highlight/true#M1403902019 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

Thank you @Aaliaa for starting this thread, and giving us a place to share our love for masks💗

lmaster

Not floral or spring-y but still amazing!!

Seems like this one is discontinued??

Shocker.... Because it's the BEST bio cellulose mask I've ever used 😔

This mask was actually drenched in serum, it looked like a hybrid between a cream and serum.

So it wasn't as thick as a cream, but it was milky in color, with a thinner consistency.

Second skin fits this mask, it adhered to my face like a suction 🤣 there was no moving around at all.

I loved it and wore it for 20 minutes

After removing, my skin absorbed the serum without feeling dry, it was lightly moisturized and my skin felt so good!!

itsfi

March 2024

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Allergies and a couple instances of irritated skin meant a low-key masking month in March.

Innisfree clay mask is a tried-and-true mask for clearing / detoxifying. The clay mask is gentle and effective - working to decongest my skin of impurities and helping to reduce the size of those pesky pimples that surface every now and again. Innisfree has since repackaged their products, but the mask in the new packaging is generally the same as this previous version.

K18 hair mask has quickly become a favorite for hair care. The combo of the peptide prep shampoo and leave on conditioner has especially been a hit. I was first introduced to these beauties in a gratis package but have since purchased full sizes of both products - for myself and as gifts. The mask is quick and easy - apply to hair after shampoo and give it 4 minutes to activate itself and DONE! Hair is soft and smooth. 💖

I wasn’t aware that L’Occitane made sheet masks until I spied this L’Occitane Instant Illuminating Sheet Mask in my local store. The sheet is ever so slightly thicker than your traditional Korean sheet mask, but is saturated in a milky emulsion that feels cooling upon contact with skin. There’s still plenty of this lightly floral scented serum that remains atop the skin after 30 minutes but the excess is easily absorbed, without stickiness or tack, and skin is nicely hydrated and moisturized. Those with oily, combination or normal skin might want to wring out the extra serum before applying the sheet to the face. Those with dry or very dry skin, on the other hand, will he pleased with how nourishing this mask is and the cooling feeling will add to the pleasant experience with this beauty.

LalaRecipe Glow Face Moisture Mask has a few things going for it - key ingredients look good and the sparkles embedded in the hydrogel are pretty. That said, there were also some hiccups with this sheet mask, at least for me. Adherence wasn’t great - both the top and bottom halves kept sliding down my face and the openings for the eyes were far too narrow and unwieldy. I was having such a difficult time with it that I actually removed the mask and called it a day after about 5 minutes. Sigh.

Allergies and a couple instances of irritated skin meant a low-key masking month in March.Innisfree clay mask is a tried-and-true mask for clearing / detoxifying. The clay mask is gentle and effective - working to decongest my skin of impurities and helping to reduce the size of those pesky pimples that surface every now and again. Innisfree has since repackaged their products, but the mask in the new packaging is generally the same as this previous version. K18 hair mask has quickly become a favorite for hair care. The combo of the peptide prep shampoo and leave on conditioner has especially been a hit. I was first introduced to these beauties in a gratis package but have since purchased full sizes of both products - for myself and as gifts. The mask is quick and easy - apply to hair after shampoo and give it 4 minutes to activate itself and DONE! Hair is soft and smooth. I wasn’t aware that L’Occitane made sheet masks until I spied this L’Occitane Instant Illuminating Sheet Mask in my local store. The sheet is ever so slightly thicker than your traditional Korean sheet mask, but is saturated in a milky emulsion that feels cooling upon contact with skin. There’s still plenty of this lightly floral scented serum that remains atop the skin after 30 minutes but the excess is easily absorbed, without stickiness or tack, and skin is nicely hydrated and moisturized. Those with oily, combination or normal skin might want to wring out the extra serum before applying the sheet to the face. Those with dry or very dry skin, on the other hand, will he pleased with how nourishing this mask is and the cooling feeling will add to the pleasant experience with this beauty. LalaRecipe Glow Face Moisture Mask has a few things going for it - key ingredients look good and the sparkles embedded in the hydrogel are pretty. That said, there were also some hiccups with this sheet mask, at least for me. Adherence wasn’t great - both the top and bottom halves kept sliding down my face and the openings for the eyes were far too narrow and unwieldy. I was having such a difficult time with it that I actually removed the mask and called it a day after about 5 minutes. Sigh.

innisfree Super Volcanic AHA Pore Clearing Clay Mask 3.38 oz / 100 ml

K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 1.7 oz/ 50 mL L

lmaster

Oh I didn't know L had sheet masks either!! @itsfi ok ok I'm interested 😄

itsfi

It's such a good one @lmaster! And a pretty penny, too! $10.50, which, in the grand scheme of things, there are sheet masks that are more expensive, but when you've seen ones for $1.00 that perform remarkably well, I do pause at the price. BUT, the milky serum was what my skin wanted. I have a recollection that L'Occitane should be having a friends & family sale this month so maybe see if you can pick it up then?

lmaster

That's a great idea!! @itsfi

itsfi

L'Occitane's Friends & Family is going on now. 20% off with code: FRIEND - looks to be sitewide so the sheet mask, restock the overnight oil-in-serum, the almond cleansing oil, etc., etc. @lmaster

Shosh85 · ‎03-13-2024

After seeing @itsfi having so much success with the JMSolution brand, I decided it was time to try some out too!

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JMsolution Cure in Colla-Biome Two-Steps Eye Mask

This eye mask is divided into two sections, one with the serum and one with the eye masks. You are supposed to squeeze the serum so that it releases into the section with the masks, making sure to fully saturate the masks.

Material: Cotton

Serum: Very slightly slimy/gel-like consistency that was thin but not runny.

Scent: None that I could detect

Fit: They were a good size, comfortable to wear and stayed on pretty well

Wear Time: About a half hour

Tack: None

Results:

Smooth, hydrated and noticeably brighter

Repurchase?

I still have a few more of these to use, but I'd definitely repurchase when I'm out (if they're not too hard to find - found these at Marshall's😬)

JMsolution Cure in Colla-Biome Two-Steps Eye Mask This eye mask is divided into two sections, one with the serum and one with the eye masks. You are supposed to squeeze the serum so that it releases into the section with the masks, making sure to fully saturate the masks. Material: Cotton Serum: Very slightly slimy/gel-like consistency that was thin but not runny. Scent: None that I could detect Fit: They were a good size, comfortable to wear and stayed on pretty well Wear Time: About a half hour Tack: None Results:Smooth, hydrated and noticeably brighter Repurchase?I still have a few more of these to use, but I'd definitely repurchase when I'm out (if they're not too hard to find - found these at Marshall's)

PrettyPaint

@Shosh85 Oooh, these look great. I'll have to look around for them.

Shosh85

@PrettyPaint Yup, I'll be looking around for more too! 😃

itsfi

@Shosh85, what a fun, interactive eye mask! I really like the JMSolution brand; it's one of the ones at the top of my list as far as overall brands go for sheet masks. 💖 And what a find at Marshall's! Will be interested to hear if you notice or feel any firming from repeated use.

Shosh85

@itsfi I've definitely been keeping my eyes out for more from the brand!

lmaster · ‎03-14-2024

This is interesting, I've never seen an eye mask like this before @Shosh85

Shosh85 · ‎03-14-2024

@lmaster Me either! I've seen full face masks like this, but not an eye mask 😃

lmaster · ‎03-03-2024

This one is another love!

Great fit, no crazy strong scent

Plenty of extra serum

Wear time was 15 minutes

My skin felt hydrated and balanced without a ton of moisturizing which is what I was hoping for.

In terms of feeling balanced my skin wasn't dripping with serum that wasn't absorbed, it was perfect

PrettyPaint

@lmaster Hydrated and balanced sounds great. I don't think I've heard of this brand before!

lmaster

@PrettyPaint I'm very interested in seeking out more to try!

itsfi

@lmaster, this is a nice brand for sheet masks; I'm partial to their cream based one in the cooler seasons.

lmaster

Oh that's a good idea to use the cream ones in the winter or fall @itsfi

Shosh85 · ‎03-13-2024

@lmaster I've heard such good things about this brand! I think @WinglessOne reviewed some before that sounded great as well!

WinglessOne · ‎03-13-2024

@Shosh85 Yep, I’m an Abib fan. Their Heartleaf Stone cleansing “soap” is my nightly PM facial cleanser, and their Mild Acidic pH Heartleaf Fit Sheet Mask is still my skin’s favorite sheet mask by anyone. I like some of their other masks and products, too. I’m glad you liked this one, @lmaster !