💕😌 2024 Masking Challenge 😌💖

[eshoe]

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!

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?

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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💗

[Shosh85]

@Samtian  Oh, I hope you'll be able to smell it too! It's such a pleasant fruity scent. Glad to hear your mom enjoyed it! 🌈😃

[eshoe]

The scent on this one sounds delicious, @Shosh85😋I am already planning out my TJ Maxx trip in July, I will be on the lookout!

[Shosh85]

@eshoe  Not much to dislike about this one! It's one of the very few Creme Shop masks I'd repurchase 😉🌈🫐

[itsfi]

This is such a cute mask @Shosh85!! ❤️💛💚💙💜 I have one you sent me and will give it a go later this week. I'm finding that I may need to be a little creative with the masks in my stash and "R" week! But I have some masks lined up for the cute mask - such a fun theme you came up with! 😍

[Shosh85]

@itsfi  This is definitely in my top favorites from the brand and the cute hearts are a nice bonus! I hope you enjoy it too! 😃🌈

[itsfi]

That's good to know @Shosh85! 😍  Some of the newer masks from The Creme Shop (well, some of the older masks from them as well) are just 'meh' so I'm always happy to hear when there's one that performs well. That it's one of your favorites from them says a lot to me about it. 

[lmaster]

R is for Rose

• Can't recall where this beauty came from, but thank you to whomever sent it to me 🤦 
• This was a very saturated thin sheet that had a little extra serum in the package
• It fit really well over all areas of my face
• The scent was fabulous!! I love rose, but some rose scents are too strong for my skincare,, this one was light and true to a fresh rose scent
• Wear time was 15 minutes
• Results were typical, nice hydration, moisturizing but not too much more
• No lasting tackiness
• The scent alone would raise this mask above filler level for me

[eshoe]

@lmaster I have tried a couple from this line, and they are definitely good filler masks! 

[lmaster]

@eshoe yes absolutely!! The scent just pushed it a little better for me 😉

[Shosh85]

@lmaster  Oh, this one sounds so nice! Happy to hear the scent was pleasant! 🌹

[lmaster]

@Shosh85 I was pleasantly surprised the scent was light and not overwhelming 😊

[itsfi]

@lmaster, pricing on these Botanic Farm sheet masks vary from vendors but if you can find them at a good price, they may decent filler masks. The scent, of course, makes it even better! 🌹 

[lmaster]

I loved the scent!! @itsfi 

[itsfi]

Q for Q-10

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Mask: Annie’s Way Mask Gallery Q10 + Syzygium Firming Mask

Claim(s): Brighten, Firm, Soften, Hydrate, and Minimize Appearance of Lines

Material: Tencel (and it's just as fabulous as I hoped it would be)

Essence: Clear, runny, watery essence with a light, fresh scent that feels cooling on the skin, even after the mask was removed; absorbs quickly and without any tack or stickiness

Adherence: Wonderful -  The soft, thin, lightweight, silky smooth Tencel just molds beautifully to the skin and the contours of the face.

Fit: Taiwanese sheet masks, such as this one from Annie's Way, tend to be a better fit for my face shape. This was just a smidge too long at the chin and a teensy bit too wide at my temples. The opening for the mouth is actually more of a slit, which I'm generally fine with. Fit can be tailored with a slight incision to the corners of that mouth opening as well as to the inner corners of the opening for the eyes.

Results: I'm not sure about its claim to diminish the look of lines, and I wasn't really expecting to see anything related to those claims, especially with just using this mask this one time and for30 minutes. Now, as for its other claims, the mask performed very well. My skin looked even toned (less redness), more plump and with a bright, fresh-faced glow. It felt soft, smooth and hydrated.

Would I Repurchase?: Yes. While I wouldn't necessary say this particular sheet mask is a must have, it certainly is a nice one to have around. These Annie's Way masks have been a great find. I haven't tried all of the varietals in this particular line yet, but have been happy with the ones I have gotten around to using, including this one. This Q10 mask is one I would happily repurchase, recommend and gift. 

[eshoe]

@itsfinot surprised at all to hear the material on this was extra-comfy! Annie’s Way (the ones I have tried) have been so thin and soothing. The slits instead of the more traditional openings aren’t bad at all, I agree:)

[itsfi]

@eshoe, many of the Taiwanese sheet masks have been a hit with me - the feel, the fit, the results. 💓 I don't see the slits for the mouth openings too often, but they seem to always work out pretty well for me. 

[Shosh85]

@itsfi  Oooh, I haven't seen this Annie's Way mask before! I also have never heard of Syzyguim before.... will definitely have to research that one 😉 This one sounds sooo good! Happy to hear you enjoyed it! 😃

[itsfi]

I know @Shosh85, first time I've heard of Syzyguim too; I don't even know how to pronounce it. Thank goodness for the internet. 😁 I guess I could have used it for this week too then, R for researched. Hahaha! 🤣 The sheet masks I've tried from this collection have all been good so far. 🤞Makes me happy to find a brand that has a handful of masks I like. Makes it hard too to not go overboard when re-stocking masks. 😜 The struggles of a masker. 😂

[lmaster]

I've always liked the annie's way masks @itsfi this one sounds lovely

[itsfi]

The Annie’s Way sheet masks are great, aren’t they @lmaster?!! Have you tried any of their wash off masks?

[lmaster]

No I have not @itsfi