💕😌 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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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   

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

[CynthieLu]

Good to hear your feeling better 🩷 @Loretta55 

Glowing all day you say? And it's quick and easy? This sounds like a great mask ‌😁

[Loretta55]

I kept looking at myself @CynthieLu and it actually appeared like I was wearing highlighter but I was not.

[Kim888]

That sounds interesting @Loretta55! I love fast masks too 

[Loretta55]

Highly recommended @Kim888.

[Samtian]

@Loretta55 Sorry you haven't been feeling good, but glad you are feeling better. That mask sounds nice!

[Loretta55]

Thank you very much @Samtian. The results were good for such a short masking time.

[eshoe]

From the first week of the year, for Winter Skin Relief SOS: 

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For some extra TLC this cold season, I have been *trying* to incorporate my DERMAFLASH DERMAPORE Ultrasonic Pore Extractor & Serum Infuser Icy Pink #more frequently. But before that, I started off with the Pixi Skin Treats Glow O2 Oxygen Mask. As opposed to bubbling sheet masks, wash-off ones like this are one of my favorite ways to give my skin a little extra cleansing while masking. It was during a Sephora Masterclass with Kate Somerville that she mentioned oxygen is an antibiotic. It suddenly became clear to me why the topical use of a bubbling mask could be so beneficial. So when my skin is feeling just ‘yucky,’ I reach for this near scentless gel that gently foams.

Next up was the detoskin Green Tea-Time Mask. There are a few varieties of this line, including an Oatmeal Cleanse which I found rather mediocre (somewhat rigid sheet, not-so-great fit, etc.) and a Lily Floris Mask that is better but falls into filler territory. Suffice it to say my expectations were pretty minimal; as long as it didn’t cause irritation, I would be happy.

Upon opening, I was delighted to find my favorite blend of mask characteristics. Drenched in a creamy white serum, the pillowy-soft sheet was on the thinner side. Masks like this are ones I immediately commit to memory; both the Heimish pH 5.5 and Cica Live sheets are similar material. The scent is soothing, maybe more green tea parfum than something I would sip, but wonderfully pleasant. These masks tend to last at least 20 minutes, and they tend to linger on my skin into the 45 minute range because they are just so cozy, I do not want to remove them! I left it on around 30 minutes and removed, letting everything settle and soak in. This did not leave much tack, although my daughter asked why my face was ‘so slimy’ shortly after, so maybe I am just used to it 🤷🏻‍♀️

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I used the Dermaflash after applying my serum, which was the Perricone MD Plasma this night. After using this for a few months, mainly as an infuser, I cannot commit to saying whether or not it has made a huge difference. My skin is not any worse, and it is the dead of winter, so maybe? I tried using it as an extractor, and maybe it was too close to post Bioré strip time, but I did not see any residual on the devise. Maybe it is just user error! I will keep trying, though.

***eta there is a noticeable ‘zapping’ sensation during the serum infusion. It is not painful, but I definitely feel little ‘sparks.’ I don’t mind it at all, it makes me suspect that it might in fact be doing its job😁

 

The shape of it surprised me. Somehow I imagined this tool to be like a skincare shop-vac 🤣

Finally, the SEPHORA COLLECTION #LIPSTORIES Lip Balm in Time to Party is a light salmon sparkly balm that feels nourishing and lasts well throughout my masking session. It is pleasant enough that I plan to pick up another shade or two during the next SC sale to have around the house.

 

[itsfi]

@eshoe, always nice to have a green tea mask on hand. 🍵 

[eshoe]

Yes, it is, @itsfi 👍🏼

[Shosh85]

@eshoe  Oooh, everything about that sheet mask sounds amazing! 🙌

[eshoe]

I highly recommend. It, @Shosh85. I just used it again last night it is was a reminder to stop by TJ Maxx to see if there are any still available! 

[Cissy63]

@eshoe  Your mask sounds heavenly.  And I appreciate your review of the DermaFlash.  I am on the fence about it but reading @lmaster  comments, makes me think maybe I will consider it more. Especially when the spring sale comes around.

[eshoe]

Thank you for your kind words, @Cissy63. I wish there were a way to try before you buy with devices like this. It seems to work better for some than others, which is kind of what I would expect with any skincare item. Definitely wait for a sale if you decide to spring for it!

[CynthieLu]

@eshoe I've never heard of the derma flash, I have to go google it now 🙃 

I love your very spa like mask session 🛁 

The whole session sounds like it was rejuvenating for the whole face 💕

[lmaster]

@eshoe @Samtian guys I'm so sad the dermaflash isn't working for you!! However, not only holding your skin taught, you have to apply pressure to the specific blackhead you are trying to remove. Pressure like literally pushing the device into the area. Tati did have a video awhile ago and that helped me learn how to really use it

[eshoe]

You are always so helpful, @lmaster! I will look for that on YT 😘 

[eshoe]

I am not sure I personally would recommend the Dermaflash, @CynthieLu; it just hasn’t given me enough “Oooooh! Ahhhhhh! Look at my skin now!” to say it is a must-buy. 

Now the sheet mask, on the other hand….😁

[Samtian]

@eshoe I am so let down with the dermaflash. I did it taut skin, and wet skin and the ectracter did absolutely nothing. Even out of the shower with skin all warm and steam. The shocks hurt. As for the infuser side I was expecting something else. I'm not sure it works either but I use it every once in a while. 

[eshoe]

I can definitely see how the shocks would hurt, @Samtian. Glad I am not the only one who is uncertain about this one! I only have one other electronic device for skin (my NuFace), and I do see results with that one if and only if i am consistent. I was morbidly hoping for some serious extraction, but I guess I will take nothing over irritation 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Samtian]

@eshoe Lol yeah it can feel like full on electrocution if you hit a dry spot. Glad that one works!

[eshoe]

😬😬😬 @Samtian