💕😌 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💗

[itsfi]

@QueenMarceline, sometimes picking out masks reminds me a little of that adage - “you eat with your eyes first.” Sometimes I mask with my eyes first. 😂 I’m sure the packaging for both of these drew me in. 😍 The sheet mask is from a Hong Kong based brand and I haven’t tried many HK sheet masks so that did pique my curiosity. I’ve been happy with most of the masks from Vitamasques that I’ve tried so the pretty packaging on the hair mask just made it that much easier to purchase it. 🛍 

[QueenMarceline]

@itsfi I definitely agree with that one, I let packaging draw me in quite a bit when it comes to beauty/cosmetics/skin care. I actually just reviewed a mask that this was very on par for. I'm definitely draw to the root and the gold on that mask you posted. Looks absolutely stunning! Where did you get this? 🙂

[itsfi]

@QueenMarceline, I picked it up through YesStyle. If you order from them, just keep an eye on when each item is estimated to ship (it will appear on the product page). Their set up is such that they will not ship the order until all items are available to ship, which can sometimes take up a month, possibly more. In those instances where it will take longer, I have received an email from the online retailer asking if I’d like to continue to wait for the product or remove it from my order. 

[ather]

@itsfi  Oooo I like the sounds of this hair mask!!! I agree it’s way more portable. When I travel I like to bring sample hair masks for that reason but this looks like a good stand in for when you wouldn’t have any on hand! The mask sounded good. Not terrible maybe a good filler mask if you had nothing else. 

[itsfi]

@ather, I love foil samples of shampoo and conditioner. It’s light, you don’t have to worry as much about leaks or spillage, and they don’t take up much space, and even less when coming back. 😆 

[ather]

@itsfi  I agree! I actually made my friend a little travel package with my extra foils! She doesn’t use masks but I put shampoo and conditioner and an air dry cream, perfume and some skin products and she was thrilled how convenient it was!! I think she ended up buying some full sizes too!! 

[itsfi]

@ather, that is so thoughtful! And useful too! Your fiend must have been so excited to try out all those treats! 😍

[lmaster]

@itsfi darn it!!! I see the ingredients you want to avoid, and honestly it sounded so good until that ingredient!!

[itsfi]

Yeah @lmaster; I was so upset at myself for not catching that in the INCI list sooner - like before I picked it up. 🤪 Another reminder to look at that INCI list closely. 

[lmaster]

@itsfi been there!! Remember the sea horse mask 🤦 I just liked the packaging,,,, didn't even think that was the ingredient!!

[itsfi]

@lmaster, I do remember that mask! 😔 It’s easy to get distracted by the packaging. Lesson learned for everyone. 

[eshoe]

Hmmm the hair mask sounds like one I need to try, @itsfi! Another thing to add to my Target wish list 🙂 

[itsfi]

@eshoe, they have 2 hair masks, this floral one and a coconut and argan one. The Target wish list is never ending. 😆 

[eshoe]

Ahhh yes the Drive Up option was great for avoiding impulse purchases @itsfi. The last time I was in store, they were stocking new masks. I made a mental note to return at some point, and that day is yet to come. Until today, ha ha 😙

eta from a quick check it appears the hair masks are direct only. Well, it looks like it is time to start a new basket🤷🏻‍♀️

[itsfi]

@eshoe, I’ve gotten most of my Vitamasques items direct from the site. The Target closest to me only stocks certain sheet masks and I don’t recall ever seeing the hair mask in store, which is too bad (or maybe that’s for the better lol). Curbside pickup options are so convenient! 

[eshoe]

After reading the reviews, it seems the hair mask is a favorable one @itsfi. Added to my cart.

[ather]

Tonight I needed some extra moisture. And since it’s Christmas in July I figured why not test this one out! My husband was a little disappointed that there was no gold on the mask!  This was a great mask! I would use it again!! 

 

[lmaster]

Awww!!! How could there not be gold??? Super cute packaging @ather 

[ather]

@lmaster  I know right!!

[eshoe]

Yes @ather  it is time to start thinking about Christmas already, ahhhhh! There is another TCS mask that sounds like it should have some gold flecks or shimmer to it, but there isn’t. It is a fun surprise when there is!

[ather]

@eshoe  I agree. I was a little disappointed it didn’t have any but it was a good mask!! I love to look at Tatcha water cream if you catch the right lighting you can see the gold in it! Makes me feel extra fancy!!