💕😌 Skin & Body Care Masking Challenge 😌💖

[eshoe]

Welcome to the Skin & Body Care Masking Challenge! 

Feel free to join in whenever and wherever. Share your thoughts and observations on a mask you have tried, we need all the details, please! Most importantly - have fun!

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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?

Mask of the Week Misc. Info & Previous Year's Links:

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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   

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

[itsfi]

@lmaster, I need to look back at my notes on this one to see if I picked up a chocolate scent. Like @Shosh85, the banana milk version is my favorite from the line. I agree with you - this is not a mask I would repurchase; I guess that means more masks until we find a yummy chocolate scented one we love, right?! 😉 

[lmaster]

Idk if they changed the scent @itsfi @Shosh85 because I just bought these about a month ago, so they very well may have amped up the cocoa scent

[Shosh85]

@lmaster @itsfi  Now I really feel like I need to buy another, just so I can sniff it! Haha! Mine could have been old, so I wonder if that had something to do with it. 😉

I have tried a few great chocolatey masks, but I am always lookin' for more!

[itsfi]

Yes @Shosh85! I too will have to pick up another one. For research, of course. 😉 @lmaster 

[lmaster]

@itsfi @Shosh85 I swear you guys, it had a subtle hot cocoa scent, you know even you open the package of cocoa, that's what it smelled like

[itsfi]

@lmaster I completely believe you, hon! And I’m super excited yours had a cocoa smell - it sounds heavenly. I don’t remember if mine did and if it didn’t, I think “what?!!! I want my sheet mask packet to smell like a package of cocoa!” 😆 @Shosh85 

[lmaster]

That might be a touch of over exaggeration, but @itsfi @Shosh85 I just smelled it again, it's not as strong as hot cocoa, but it's like it has that after effect scent if that makes sense 🤔

[Shosh85]

@lmaster  That's awesome you're getting a cocoa scent, even if it's subtle! It has been a long time since I tried it, so I'm due for a refresher! 😃

[lmaster]

@Shosh85 🤞 I hope you can smell it

[lmaster]

Yep @Shosh85 I just purchased these from masksheets so idk if they reformulated them

[eshoe]

Nice pick for smoothing, @lmaster - I read it quickly as ‘S for something’ and got a little laugh out of it😊 The banana one is so good!

[lmaster]

🤣 @eshoe that's actually a good one!! 🙌

[ather]

@lmaster  Mmmm cocoa!!! Too bad it bunched up. 

[lmaster]

@ather the fit was terrible lol but at least it wasn't too thick

[ShortErica]

Mmm chocolate @lmaster. Too bad about the fit!

[lmaster]

@ShortErica the scent was subtle and satisfying 😆

[Shosh85]

@lmaster  I'm jealous you got any kind of cocoa scent at all! I feel like maybe I need to try this one again, because when I used it I got more of a clean & fresh scent - not bad at all, just not a yummy chocolate scent like I was hoping for. 🍫 The banana one is definitely my most favorite from the line - have you tried that one yet? 🍌

[lmaster]

It was definitely cocoa @Shosh85 not extremely strong but my nose could pull it out 😆

[Shosh85]

A 3-step mask from the wonderful @lmaster!

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Naisture Aqua 3-Step Marine Collagen Face Mask

The first of the 3 steps is the "Intensive Ampoule." It has a lightweight and milky consistency and a light floral scent.
The second step is the sheet mask. It is super thin cotton fully saturated with serum that had a light floral scent. The fit was good - just a little long at the chin. It adhered very well and was comfortable to wear the half hour I had it on. When I removed it I patted in the leftover slightly tacky serum and applied step 3 - the "Refresh Essence." It is clear and is a thick jelly consistency. It had a very light aloe kind of scent, that I could only smell if I stuck my nose right up to the package. It had a cool and refreshing feel and didn't make the previous tackiness any more or less noticeable. The tackiness absorbed in about 10 minutes and my face was left feeling plump, moisturized and soft & smooth.

Normally I don't gravitate towards 3 step masks, because they're more work and there's usually at least one step I don't care for - but I actually liked all the steps in this one. I'd definitely use again and would repurchase if spotted at TJ Maxx/Marshall's! Thanks again, Lmaster!

Ingredients:

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[eshoe]

Oooh this one sounds very nice, @Shosh85! I’ve seen more than one Naisture love of @lmaster‘s here, not surprised this one was a hit with you, too☺️

[Shosh85]

@eshoe  I don't think I'm ever really super excited about multi-step masks, but I'm happy I was able to try this one out - it definitely turned out better than expected! 😃