💕😌 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!

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?

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💗

[missjeanie]

@itsfi I feel like at some point the 10-0-6 will be used elsewhere... problem is... I still have another body mask and actual foot masks to get through.  I'll keep going using this as is for now... it's about 1/3 full and I suspect that since I'm layering quite thick I'll get through it in a week or so.  

Ha... I'm kind of seeing the lack of TJ's in my life currently as a bit of a gift... I need to use more of what I have before I allow myself to go wild in the US again.  Look out Ulta and TJ's and TJ's next time I get state side though! 

[Shosh85]

@missjeanie  I'm always a little hesitant to use hair scrubs, because I've heard they can cause micro-tears on the scalp, but they also just dry my hair out too much if I don't follow up with deep conditioner or hair mask. I'll finish up the one from the gratis, but won't be using it very often and will be careful not to apply too much pressure against my scalp when I do.

I'll be interested to hear/see what you decide to do with your hair!

[missjeanie]

Very good point @Shosh85 .  The salt particles were quite large in the SC from the gratis.  I could see how they could be bad for micro tears.  I usually only do once a month or so before I dye my hair.  This one was okay with the mask afterwards, without the mask... forget it. I'd be trying to brush my hair for a good 48 hours after.  

[lmaster]

@missjeanie lol I have been trimming my hair since it hit, so like two years now!! 😂 But I'm really ready for something new, like inches cut,  we'll see! I think the mask looks pretty cool though

[missjeanie]

@lmaster This was my third go at it.  Lets just say I'm lucky my hair is long and I curl it in such a way that no one would notice the lack of professional help.  I'm still not sure how to tackle the new dye job I want... I feel the need for something new too.  Purple hair is in the works lol

[lmaster]

@missjeanie that sounds so fun!!

[itsfi]

B for Beauugreen and a winter mask routine

The masking portion of my overall skincare routine is fairly simple and basic these days, usually involving just a sheet mask after the essence or serum step and before the moisturizer step of my skincare routine.  Occasionally, I will incorporate another mask into my routine, be it a hair mask or a wash off clay based mask that I concentrate just on my T-zone.  I typically keep my sheet masks on for 30 minutes, but lately I've noticed that my wear time has hovered around the 20-25 minute mark, which I'm presuming is due to my skin being more dehydrated and dry as a result of both the weather being a lot more cold and the heater running all day. Now that I think about that, I may need to bring my mini humidifier with me to work to help combat the effects of the latter.

Last night, instead of my usual routine, I decided to use the Beauugreen K-Beauty Korea Mask Gung after applying a toner, which, I guess you can say is the more traditional way of using a mask, or, at least, it's the approach that is called for in the instructions of most sheet masks. 

Sheet Mask:  

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Material, Adherence & Fit:  

I confess that I only picked up this Beauugreen mask because I thought the packaging was pretty - the illustration is of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, the first and largest of the royal palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. The sheet leans slightly thinner than your standard sheet mask and has this beautiful honeycomb-like pattern all over one side of it (the side facing out) that reminds me of the pattern on the Papa Recipe Bombee Rose Gold Honey Mask Pack. Like with nearly all sheet masks, adherence was good for me. Fit was about as perfect as they come for my face shape - the sheet was about 1" - 1-1/2" too long at the chin / jawline area and though the openings for the eyes could have been wider, there was enough pliability in the material that I was able to make it work without having to make any incisions to it. It's rare that a sheet mask fits my face shape and features this way so a special note has been made! lol. 

Beauugreen Gung sheetDesign pattern (close up)

Serum, Performance & Results:  

The sheet is well coated in a clear, unscented, serum-like essence that has a medium viscosity. The mask wore very comfortably the entire time. There was a noticeable amount of tack after pressing and patting in the little essence that remained after removing the mask; I wouldn't describe it as sticky nor would I personally say it is an uncomfortable amount, but it's more than the tacky-to-the-touch feel I ordinarily experience with sheet masks. I planned on waiting until the tack subsided but ended up falling asleep before that happened - ack! I woke up a couple of hours later and finished up with my skincare routine but before doing so, did a visual and touch inspection of my face and was pleased with the results - I noticed some diminished redness and a fresh-faced radiance to my complexion, and, despite not having put on moisturizer after the mask, my skin felt hydrated and moisturized, lightly nourished and bouncy this morning. These results were still present this morning and I have no complaints with that. 

Overall Thoughts: 

This mask surprised me. I wasn't expecting it to fit so well as it did but am very pleased with that, and with the results. This will be a repurchase for me, if it's still around when I'm due for another sheet mask haul. 

Other Masks: I decided to reach for some goodies from my project pan items as part of my masking routine last night.

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amika Triple Rx Mask is one of my favorite hair masks and I only know about it becuase of @Shosh85 and her review of it years ago. It conditions and nourishes my strands, leaving my hair feeling softer and smoother, and looking silky and healthy every time I use it. It's been discontinued for some time but when my nearby TJ Maxx finally started carry it, I stocked up. 

Innisfree Lip Sleeping Mask with Green Tea is a thicker-leaning, slightly heavy, gel balm that has enough slip to it to allow it apply fairly easily. I do feel a bit of a grainy texture to it whenever I apply it to my lips but it's not harsh. I like that my lips feel like they are being nourished when I have on this sleeping mask. It wears well through the night and when I get up in the morning, my lips feel moisturized.

Nail care is on the agenda for the year and I've been trying to use Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil every night. This week wasn't so great for that but I did get to it last night. I like that this oil absorbs quickly and has a nice, light fragrance to it. It's one that I can use daily and more than once per day as well.  

Thank you @missy94612 for this new theme! 😁

[missy94612]

@itsfi 

Nice masking routine. The holo on that sheet mask is very pretty. 

[itsfi]

@missy94612, thank you! It's been great to see how everyone incorporates mask into their winter routine. The holographic print on the sheet was a nice surprise. Wondering whether the other sheet mask from the brand that I picked up will also have a similar holo print.

[missy94612]

@itsfi  

Thank YOU! I learn so much about masking and skincare in general from you. I've loved reading about everyone's routines. Gives me lots to think about as I work on my regimen.

[QueenMarceline]

@itsfi You're really making me want to try that sheet mask, the pattern is stunning on it and it sounds very worthwhile from your description. I love the amika Soulfood Nourishing Hair Mask (which is what I thought yours was at first), but I have not tried the triple rX. I think I have a full stock of the soulfood but I'll definitely want to try this one out too. My hair seems to really enjoy amika products most of the time.

[itsfi]

@QueenMarceline, I was not expecting the pretty design on the sheet mask - I actually thought it was netting / backing at first. 😂 I tried a sheet mask from this brand last year and was just 'meh' about it, but this one has now caused me to be  very curious about other masks from the brand. Here we go... 😉

[QueenMarceline]

@itsfi Haha! That's how it starts, I love that honeycomb though. I want to make an order soon-ish from mask sheets dot com, hopefully this brand is available on there 🙂

[itsfi]

It is how it starts, isn't it @QueenMarceline?!! Such a slippery, slippery slope with sheet masks. 🤣 I think I may have picked up this mask at a Korean skincare boutique in the city. 🤔🤔 But I wouldn't be surprised if some of the online retailers carry it.  Maskheets is a great online retailer for sheet masks and other AB skincare products. They have a fair amount of sales throughout the year too!  Happy shopping!! 🛍 

[QueenMarceline]

@itsfi Thanks so much 🙂 I'll definitely try to get my hands on this one.

[Shosh85]

@itsfi  The results from the sheet mask sounds amazing! The design of the packaging and on the mask itself is definitely a nice bonus!😃

I really miss that hair mask! It was one of my most favorites! I agree with @missjeanie that the Soulfood one just isn't as good. I've tried some other Amika masks as well that were fine, but nothing compares to the Triple RX one. 😢

[missjeanie]

@Shosh85 @itsfi I might need to try out the sample size of their 'kure' line soon.  I feel like nothing will live up to my love for the Triple Rx though, am I setting myself up for disappointment? lol

[itsfi]

@missjeanie @Shosh85, I've tried the kure and soulfood mask. Triple Rx still has my heart. As between the other two, the kure one is nice, but it's not Triple Rx level nice. amika Triple Rx, Garnier papaya and the original Briogeo honey masks are my top 3. 

[Shosh85]

@itsfi Yup, those are my top 3 favorites as well!! I've tried Amika's Soulfood, The Kure and Flash mask. I think they're all fine, but to me, none are as good as Triple Rx. 🙁 @missjeanie 

[missjeanie]

@Shosh85 @itsfi Okay... I'm going to have to re-try the Garnier Papaya... I don't remember falling for it, but the Triple Rx and original Briogio Bear were favourites.  The only other one that sticks out in my mind is the stupid little tube I get in with my hair dye.  Why doesn't Feria market this stuff???  I do love the Christophe Robin Prickly Pear mask... but not so much the price attached to it.  Have either of you tried Dae, Pureology, or Kerastase masks?  Those were the brands I was looking to try next... maybe?

[itsfi]

@missjeanie @Shosh85, I tried Kerastase years ago. It was long ago that don't remember it well enough to say whether it was better than the amika, Garnier or Briogeo. The Dae piqued my curiosity when the line first launched at Sephora, but I reminded myself that I need to finish some that I have on hand first. Trying to be good - the focus is on the "trying". 😂🤣😂