💕😌 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💗

[lmaster]

@itsfi it's hard to describe how amazing the salted caramel truly is!! I love that it's different from more flavors offered in lip products and they nailed it

[itsfi]

@lmaster, she's released some great flavors and the formula on these lip balms is great. I'm hoping that at some point, she puts out a set with all of the flavors, including the limited edition ones. Like a vault seet. She did when she released a birthday cake flavor earlier this year (or maybe it was last year). Or maybe she can just make them all part of her permanent line. There! That solves it. 😄

[lmaster]

@itsfi that would be excellent

[bakeamuffin]

@itsfi Lovely masking! I’m a sucker for a hood overnight mask, who doesn’t want to wake up with softer, well moisturized skin?! 

[itsfi]

Right @bakeamuffin?! My skin is happy when I use this. 🌹 I resisted the Sisley for the longest time because of the price, but gave in when I found a sale. Still pricey, but it is a worthy splurge. You only need just a little so the tube lasts a while; I’ve had this one for years and it still performs as well as it did the first time I used it. 👍🏼 

[bakeamuffin]

@itsfi its just the best when a product works so well for your skin, it’s so great you could get the Sisley on sale to help cushion the blow a little! So worth it for a peaceful self care moment and an amazing skincare routine, these little joys make life so much sweeter 🌸🍉🩷 

[itsfi]

That is such a lovely way to put it @bakeamuffin! This tube does last forever but my goodness, when I first decided to splurge on it, I did wonder if I was in my right mind. 😆 Having used it over the years, it is really a nice treat and as you said, it adds a joy to my day. That certainly is worthwhile, as is how soft my skin feels the next morning! 😍

[txcatx]

@itsfi That rose mask looks so lovely, but oof...just saw the price. Definitely will be something I'll look out for during a sale!

[itsfi]

@txcatx, as much as I like the Sisley mask, I would definitely recommend waiting for a sale. I'll either save up reward points / notes for the next tube I pick up or I'll wait for when one of the stores has their big more you buy, more you save sales. 

[itsfi]

Q for quick (and a sweet treat)

I’m all for a quick & easy masking that delivers results. That’s what I get with these two mango 🥭 centered beauties. 

Hair Mask: 

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A quick 5-minutes with the deliciously fruity-floral scented Klorane Nourishing Mask with Mango leaves my mane moisturized without being weighed down. To my nose, the scent isn’t overpowering but I do pick up the mango notes with a hint of flowers. 

The mask itself is rich and thick which made me a little nervous because I was afraid it would be too heavy on my strands. I had nothing to worry about. The richness of the cream allowed it to glide easily along the length of my hair. It also rinsed out smoothly, fully and without leaving a film on my strands. 

My hair looked and felt soft and smooth with a healthy shine and fluid movement to it. A little goes a long way so I won’t need to repurchase it anytime soon but I will definitely be reaching for it when my hair needs some TLC. Highly recommended. 

Lip Mask:

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The Laneige lip sleeping masks have been a part of my evening skincare routine ever since I learned about them. At one point, I picked up a full size of every flavor they came out with, but I have been more judicious of late given how long it can take to work my way through a container. Thank goodness there are mini’s of these beauties. 

I have this limited edition Laneige lip sleeping mask - mango 🥭 in both a mini & full size - couldn’t help it; had to be done! It’s a thicker leaning balm, with a yummy mango scent and slight tack that dissipates as the product smoothly glides across and melts into my lips upon contact with the warmth from my body. It nourishes my lips beautifully overnight, making them soft, smooth and moisturized the next morning. 👍🏼 I may not pick up every flavor but I will always have a lip sleeping mask from this brand in my collection. It’s tried-and-true and must have for me. 

Mango Sorbet: 😂 

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Pretty tasty, but could be better. Would like to taste more mango in it - next time, I'll try including chunks of the actual mango fruit, and instead of just using handmade mango puree, to add some canned puree as well. That might make for a stronger mango flavor. More than happy to keep making it. 😋

[txcatx]

@itsfi I am absolutely loving this theme! And you actually made the sorbet?!

[itsfi]

@txcatx, thank you! I love mangoes! 💛 Yes, a friend dropped off a box of mangoes and I made a smoothie bowl one day and started thinking about all of the other things to make with mangoes. Mango sorbet came to mind and voila. It's not hard at all to make; I did this in the blender but read afterwards (of course, it was something I found out afterwards 😆) that using a food processor gives an even smoother finish. I might try it next with a food processor. 

[txcatx]

@itsfi Good to know; thanks for the tip! I ended up buying a bag of ripe mangoes yesterday because they were 50% off, and I might have to give this a try.

[itsfi]

Let us know how it goes if you do try it @txcatx. Here or on the food thread -  https://community.sephora.com/t5/Besides-Beauty/What-s-on-your-plate/m-p/430729/highlight/true#M1948...

It’s a refreshing treat! 🥭 

[lmaster]

@itsfi what a beautiful and delicious layout!!! 

[itsfi]

Thank you @lmaster! I'm sure I have a mango sheet mask around here somewhere too, but I was just wanting to dig into the sorbet that I kept it at a hair and lip mask session. Ha! Mango sorbet, yum!! 😋

[CynthieLu]

Oooh, yummy mango! 🥭  I think out of all the Laniege lip masks, mango and gummy are the best flavors imo 😃

Beautiful shot of what you used for your hair masking session @itsfi 

Your Sherbert looks so good and refreshing 😍 

[itsfi]

@CynthieLu, Laneige has put out some great lip mask flavors over the years. I like the mango and mint choco versions. I've heard good things about the gummy bear version - I pick up a candy scent from it, but not a specific gummy bear scent that many have smelled. I liked the idea of the peach iced tea but wish the scent on that one was stronger.

The sorbet was refreshing; made for a nice treat with the mango hair mask. Thank you!

[CookieGirl1]

@itsfi I bet that hair mask smells amazing!  Also, love your pic 🙂

[itsfi]

@CookieGirl1, the hair mask definitely has a creamy, mango scent to it. I wouldn't mind if it was a little stronger. Thank you; it's nice to pair two activities I enjoy - masking and photography. Or, maybe it's 3 things if we count eating ice cream / sorbet. 😃

[CookieGirl1]

@itsfi The ice cream/sorbet DEFINITELY counts 😉.