ARCHIVE - 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge!

[eshoe]

Hello lovely masking mavens! Please continue posting on the Q4 Thread which can be found here:

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https://community.sephora.com/t5/Skincare-Aware/2019-Q4-Mask-of-the-Week-Challenge/m-p/4995162/highl...

Many thanks to the wonderful @Aaliaa for beginning this thread and excited you are here. 

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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. Feel free to post as frequently or infrequently as you would like, with or without following the challenge; they are guidelines and just something we do for fun. We love hearing about every masking experience, and suggestions are always welcomed!

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, if it's an exfoliating mask (include acid info if known), your overall experience, and whether or not you would repurchase. Don't forget to include a grade (thanks to @ShortErica for the idea) to help others along the way.

Most importantly, have fun and merry masking!

https://community.sephora.com/t5/Skincare-Aware/Mask-of-the-Week-Challenge/td-p/3615125 

Mask Hacks - Here are a few to get started thanks to our lovely BIC-ers, a big thank you for these fabulous ideas!

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Trim off long chin and add to forehead for sheet masks	itsfi
Squeeze tube lip balms (like Bite) into pans and place in magnetic palette	sonnydee
Layer lip sleeping mask (such as Laneige) over regular balm	cianni
Derma plane prior to a peel-off mask to ease the pain of removal	heartsmyface
Warm water helps remove clay masks quicker than cold	cianni
Lay sheet masks flat prior to use so the serum is more evenly distributed	eshoe
Remove clay/difficult masks in the shower to keep towel clean and removal easy	itsfi/BIC
Use an HA serum prior to trying a mask with alcohol high on the ingredients list	keana1
Use a Makeup Eraser to remove wash-off masks	lmaster
With a detox mask, apply a thicker layer where pores are	Ather
Use a resurfacing exfoliating spray (such as Kate Somerville’s Liquid ExfoliKate) before a detox mask to better clear out your pores	Miamia27
Re-use a large sample jar for a blank sheet mask pellet and fill it with essence/toner	Itsfi
Use a nail clippers to trip a mask if scissors are not on hand	ShortErica

Female-owned companies, for reference:

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Amika (Co-Founder Vita Rayhkman)
Annie’s Way (Annie Wu)
Beauty Pie (Founder Marcia Kilgore)
Biobelle (4 sisters)
Bite Beauty (Founder Susanne Langmuir)
bkr (Co-Founders Kate Cutler and Tal Winter)
bliss Spa/bliss Skincare (Founder Marcia Kilgore)
Briogeo (Nancy Twine)
By Terry (Terry De Gunzberg)
Captain Blankenship
Drunk Elephant (Tiffany Masterson) 

Esker (Shannon Davenport)
Glossier (Emily Weiss) 
Glow Recipe/Sweet Chef (Sarah Lee & Christine Chang)
Herbivore (partners Julia Wills and Alexander Kummerow)
Honest Beauty (Jessica Alba)
Indie Lee
Josie Maran
Jane Iredale
Juice Beauty (Karen Behnke)
June Jacobs
Kate Somerville
Kora Organics (Miranda Kerr)

Dr. Loretta

NuFace (Carol Cole)
Odacite (Valerie Grandury)
Omorovicza (husband and wife Stephen and Margaret de Heinrich de Omorovicza)
Ouai (Jen Atkin)
Pacifica Beauty (Brook Harvey-Taylor and husband Billy Taylor)
Pai (Sarah Brown)
Peach & Lily/Peach Slices (Alicia Yoon)
Pixi (Petra Strand)
Purlisse (Jennifer Yen)
Rael (Yanghee Paik)
Sand & Sky (twin sisters Emily and Sarah Hamilton)
Saint Jane (Casey Georgsson)
Sara Happ
Skin Laundry (Yen Reis)
Soap & Glory (Founder Marcia Kilgore)
Soko Glam (husband and wife Charlotte and David Cho)
Sol de Janeiro (Heela Yang, Co-Founder)
Summer Fridays (Founders Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Gores Ireland)

Jill Stuart
tarte (Maureen Kelly)
Tata Harper
Tatcha (Vicky Tsai)

Charlotte Tillbury

Wander Beauty (Co-Founders Divya Gugnani and Lindsay Ellingson)
Joanna Vargas
Yadah Cosmetics (Founder and CEO Anna Kang)

2019 Mask of the Week Challenge Schedule

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WEEK     LETTER       THEME

Jul 1 - 7          A           Hydrating Masks to get over the dehydration of Air-Conditioning! Meetup: Crème Shop -My Melody Softer than Cookies -  Saturday July 6th. Thank you @lmaster!  

Jul 8 - 14        B           Masking Hacks - share your masking secrets that make your life easier and your skin happy 

Jul 15 - 21      C           Lip, Hand or Foot Masks to help that summer skin 

Jul 22 - 28      D          ’Weird Mask' Bubbling, Peeling, Colour changing other worldly wonders! 

Jul 29 - Aug 4 E           Multi-Masking How many masks can you use at one time or in One Day?? 

Aug 5 - 11       F           Blind Pick Your Mask - Let's make it fun to use the masks in our stash! Meetup: Biobelle #Peachy mask Saturday 8/10

Aug 12 - 18     G           Sheet Mask Focus - from cotton to cupra, coconut gel to bio cellulose, what are your favorites and why? Meetup: Biobelle Pineapple mask Saturday 8/17
Aug 19 - 25     H           Drugstore & Grocery Brands Week 

Aug 26 - Sep 1 I           Favourites Week - Your go to miracle in a mask 

Sep 2 - 8          J          Rainbow Week - Bring out the colorful masks in every hue Thanks to @Sonnydee

Sep 9 - 15       K           Autumn Masks - Fall goodness in a mask 

Sep 16 - 22     L           When you are getting GLAM for a night out and want that  Glow Meetup: Lookatme Watermelon Saturday 9/21 thanks to @GalPalVal17 and @ShortErica! 
Sep 23 - 29     M          BIC Made you do it! Masks recommended/inspired by other BIC members 

Sep 30 - Oct 6 N          Sephora Collections Week - House Brand Goodness 

Oct 7 - 13        O           French Pharmacy Week 

Oct 14 - 20      P           Ends of the Earth - masks that use ingredients from or are made in far away places 

Oct 21 - 27      Q          Overnight Masks - Sleeping miracles in a jar 

Oct 28 - Nov 3 R          Duel Week V2.0 & Mask Meetup thank you @mrsmouse for suggesting the Wish Formula Bat Eye Mask!

Nov 4 - 10        S          Forgotten Wonders - Shop your stash for an unloved mask 

Nov 11 - 17      T          Gross/Odd/Unusual Ingredients - Spirulina, donkey milk, bee venom, snail mucous - what masks have you used that have strange ingredients? 

Nov 18 - 24      U          Flash Masks - masks that do doubly duty in half the time 

Nov 25 - Dec 1 V          Morning Masking - Masks that help give a pep to your step 

Dec 2 - 8          W          Asian skincare Brand - Visit old cultures and their ways 

Dec 9 - 15        X           Sample Dive - I know we have them! 

Dec 16 - 22      Y           Holiday Party Prep Mask 

Dec 23 - 31       Z          Masks you discovered in 2019

First Half of 2019:

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Jan 1 - 6     A    Masks you discovered in 2018 - What new loves did you discover last year?
Jan 7 - 13    B   Favourite Mask of the “Masking Week Challenge 2018” 
Jan 14 - 20  C   Favourite Mask in your regular routine - What do you buy in bulk, so you always have it on hand in case of masking emergency?@itsfi
Jan 21 - 27  D   Clean Week - Masks that give your skin a boost without the guilt

 Jan 28 - Feb 3 E  Lip, Hand or Foot Masks to help that winter skin
Feb 4 - 10    F     Vitamins Week - masks that nourish your skin with vitamins and minerals@Kim888
Feb 11 - 17  G     Special Occasion Masks - the mask(s) you use to pamper yourself@itsfi
Feb 18 - 24  H     Gross Masks - whether it's the scent or results, share the details please!@Aaliaa
Feb 25 - Mar 3 I   Spring Flowers - floral ingredients or scents that add a spring to your step
Mar 4 - 10    J      Female Owned Brands - In honour of Women's Day March 8th
Mar 11 - 17  K      Favourites Week - Your go to miracle in a mask
Mar 18 - 24   L     Sample that made you buy the FS - You tried it, and decided to buy it!@itsfi
Mar 25 - 31  M     Favourite Smelling Masks - Watermelon, Kale, Spa??
Apr 1 - 7       N     BIC Made you do it! Masks recommended/inspired by other BIC members
Apr 8 - 14     O     The Oozoo Week - share your Oozoo and Neogen loves!

Meetup: The OOZOO Capsule Rose Petal -  Saturday April 13th. @Shosh85
Apr 15 - 21    P     Luxe it Up or a Pretty on a Penny - the $ and the $$$$ of Masks
Apr 22 - 28    Q     Sample Dive - I know we have them!
Apr 29 - May 5  R  Sephora’s ‘Best Selling’ Masks Meetup: Sephora Collection Honey Face Mask -  Saturday May 4th. Thank you @missjeanie!  May 6 - 12      S     Overnight Masks - Sleeping miracles in a jar
May 13 - 19    T     Summer Masks to refresh and sooth during sunny months May 20 - 26    U     Fruits & Veggies Week - masks that use natural goodness to nourish your skin@Keana1
May 27 - Jun 2  V   Guess this Mask - using only a pic or description, see if you can stump fellow BIC masking mavens. Meetup: Bawdy Butt Mask- Your pick Saturday June 1. Thank you @faeriegirl! Meetup: Mediheal Vita Lightbeam Essential Mask EX Wednesday 5/29 thanks to @ShortErica & @Shosh85  
Jun 3 - 9         W     DIY Mask - Skincare meets Chemistry. Meetup: Bawdy Butt Mask 2.0
Jun 10 - 16      X     Morning Masking - Masks that help give a pep to your step Meetup: Bawdy Butt Mask 3.0
Jun 17 - 23      Y     Masks you've discovered so far in 2019. Meetup: Yadah All Day Mask Pack - Your pick Saturday June 22. Thank you @ShortErica!           Meet up: Bawdy Butt Mask 4.0 - The Finale 
Jun 24 - 30      Z      Masking Duel - Dare to compare 2 (or more!) masks in one session

Masking Surveys Thread: Curious about others' masking habits? Join the fun w/ @ShortErica: 

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https://community.sephora.com/t5/Skincare-Aware/2019-Masking-Surveys/m-p/4857667

Next Mask Meetup Info: Crème Shop - thanks to @GalPalVal17 date and mask TBD in October ALSO just added: Halloween Wish Formula Bat Mask Meetup thanks to @mrsmouse !  

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We have scheduled monthly meetups as well as impromptu sessions because you cannot compare masks only once a month :D. Please check the 2019 Schedule to see what meetups are coming up next. If you have an idea for a week’s Meetup or a particular month, tag me so I can add it to the schedule.

April: The Oozoo Rose Capsule, April 13th
May: Sephora Collection Mask - Honey Mask, May 4th (Thank you @missjeanie!) 
June: Bawdy Butt Mask Month. Let's try all four masks, one a Saturday (Thank you @faeriegirl!) On the 22nd we will also be trying out a Yadah mask - your pick, thanks to @ShortErica. 
July: @lmaster suggested a Crème Shop Sanrio Mask for our July 6th meetup, and you all voted for the My Melody Softer Than Cookies.

August: Biobelle Tutti Frutti Collection - the Peach is on deck for our mid-summer masking! Join us Saturday August 10th to compare notes on this mask. Then Saturday August 17th we will be comparing the Biobelle Pineapple mask. Thank you @lmaster, @Shosh85 & @PrettyPaint for suggesting Biobelle!
September: @ShortErica and @GalPalVal17 are interested in everyone's thoughts on the Lookatme Watermelon Face Mask. Join us Saturday, September 21st for the fun!
October: @GalPalVal17 suggested a Crème Shop Mask, will update with more info. ALSO: October 31st join us for the Wish Formula Bat Eye Mask thanks to @mrsmouse!

[itsfi]

Friday PM

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Friday night’s masking duo consisted of the Phyto Phytokeratine Extreme Exceptional (Hair) Mask and the 23 Years Old Rose Gold 24 Mask. Both masks contain flowers – in fact, both masks contain peony and the sheet mask contains rose water and rose oil as well. I would argue that the sheet mask could also fit the letter I theme with “I” standing for “interesting” – this mask is mouthless. I can’t remember if this particular mask was the first sheet mask @Shosh85  used or if it was another from this line, but this line is known for having mouth-less (yes, mouth-less) sheet masks.

Sheet Mask

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I was a little apprehensive about the 23 Years Old Rose Gold 24 Mask, but Shosh85 trail-blazed the way by trying this out a while ago and she has since then used other mouth-less masks from this brand. She’s a brave one, that Shosh85! I noticed two things straight away upon opening this mask – it smells beautifully of fresh roses and the mask itself is thick, very thick, which made me nervous initially because I don’t generally like thicker masks as I find that adherence is often an issue with thicker masks, but I would soon learn that those concerns would be unfounded, even or a mask of this weight. Fit-wise, the mask is about an half inch too long and wide everywhere except for the forehead, which for me was a tiny sliver too short. I was also happy to find that the only adjustment I needed to make was to the inner corner of the eyes because the portion of the mask covering the bridge of the nose was a little too wide.

As I mentioned earlier, there is no mouth hole to this mask – interesting. I gave it a shot but it wasn’t for me so I made a slight tear in the mask to create a mouth hole – it all felt better after that. The thickness of the mask worked to its advantage too, especially with the cold last night; it felt like a cozy blanket cocooning my face. It felt quite nice. Directions suggest 10-20 minutes but a check-in at 20 showed that the mask still held a good amount of essence and I ended up leaving it on for an additional 20, for a total of 40 minutes. I could have left it on even longer as there was still extra essence in the mask after I removed the mask.  There’s also a good amount of extra essence in the packet; probably not enough for a blank sheet mask but plenty to apply all over myself.

Now, the results from this mask are amazing!!! My skin felt soft, plump and bouncy!!! It looked very hydrated and glowy too! The hydration and bounce remained this morning and my complexion looked fresh and refreshed. Seriously loving the results from this mask! "A+" - that’s right, A+; wouldn’t have ever thought I’d give such a high rating to this mask, but it is seriously good stuff!

Hair Mask

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Phyto Phytokeratine Extreme Exceptional Mask was one of the treats gifted to me by the amazing @keana1 (a big thanks to you and to Kauai!) I love that it comes in this tin, which looks like it would be, could be, travel friendly. This particular line of Phyto products is 100% sulfate, silicone and paraben free and is geared towards repairing very-dry, damaged and brittle hair. My hair falls in the very-dry camp – this winter cold has not been kind to it and the air from the heater isn’t helping either. Last night, I decided to apply the mask to dry hair, put my hair into a quick and messy braid and cover it with a shower cap for about 5 minute, before jumping in the shower and rinsing out the mask. My hair was in a state where I would have washed it had I not been testing out this mask, so I was putting the mask to the test. There’s a scent to this mask but I don’t know what it is or how to best describe it. It’s not unpleasant but it’s not pleasant either – it’s a little pungent, maybe a tad nutty. It’s noticeable when I apply the mask onto my hair but less so after applied. I let my hair air dry most, if not all, the time so I did the same after rinsing the mask out of my hair. The mask did a pretty good job of cleansing and nourishing my hair – it felt soft and moisturized without feeling weighed down. It gets an “A” from me. This hair mask is on the pricey side so I’d probably use it as a hair treatment once-per-week or once-every-other-week. I could also see myself using it as a leave in conditioner after a day in the sun or a day on a plane.

[lmaster]

a mouthless mask very "interesting" @itsfi I think I've only come across one thicker mask that stayed adhered well the entire time, and actually it was the foil mask lol the hair mask sounds great, not too sure about a nutty scent, but if it works well, it's all worth it

[itsfi]

I put the sheet mask off for a long time @lmaster; turns out it’s a good one - isn’t that always the way? LOL! 😆 I would not recommend it for anyone who’s sick and has a sinus congestion though - not being able to breathe through your mouth would be a problem in that case. 

[lmaster]

@itsfi if that's the case, I'd probably go ahead and cut it 😂 I'm a mouth breather

[Shosh85]

@itsfi Nice job giving the Cocoon mask a try! I haven't tried this specific one yet, but it sounds wonderful (besides the whole, no mouth hole thing, of course 😂) The first one of these I tried also happened to be my very first sheet mask as well! It was the "Cocoon Willow Silky Mask"👇 and if I remember correctly, it also gave some awesome results! (It's always the weird and gross ones that really surprise you!) I had a lot of fun taking creepy selfies with this one! Haha! 😆

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[itsfi]

hahaha @Shosh85! 🙂 Of course it would be the weird or gross masks that would provide such good results! LOL! These cocoon masks would make great back up costumes for Halloween. I know what to put on if I just can't come up with a costume this year. Hahaha! 😉 

[Shosh85]

@itsfi  I've actually thought of wearing this mask and answering the door to trick-or-treaters! Haha! Talk about giving the kids nightmares! 😂 My husband hasn't seen me with this on yet – I really need to buy another one just so I can surprise him with it! Haha! 😆

[itsfi]

Hahaha @Shosh85! 😂 WearIng the mask with a hoodie would give it that an extra serial killer feel. You may never get trick-or-treaters again! 😂🤣😂 Your husband has some good responses to hour masks; it’ll be interesting to see what he says. Hahaha!

[Shosh85]

@itsfi Haha!! Putting on a hoodie would be perfect! I should try that next time! 😂😱

I was planning on putting one of these masks on and slowly sneaking around the corner and surprising my husband! Haha! I'll definitely be interested in what he'd have to say about that! 😂😂😂😆😆😆😆

[itsfi]

Hahahaha @Shosh85! 😂🤣😂🤣😂 I have a feeling he might let out a shriek! But even funnier would be if he had zero reaction because he’s used to seeing you in all these sheet masks, and he just asked walked on by and asked you an everyday question, like about your boys, dinner, etc. Heeheehee! 😆

[missjeanie]

@itsfiThe mouthless factor sounds interesting.  Good for you for giving it a try though!  I've tried a sample of the hair mask and quite enjoyed it as well.

[itsfi]

It was a good Friday night masking session @missjeanie! 💖 

[eshoe]

‘Pungent’ @itsfi? That is fascinating 😄 Any chance that ACV is an ingredient, I wonder. 

[itsfi]

I don’t think so @eshoe. Maybe pungent isn’t the right word. It was somewhat strong.

[faeriegirl]

Weekend masking

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Friday I used Skyn Iceland eye gels for I Week. They get an A I love these❤️ I also used Sephora collection lychee mask it gets a B. I like the way my skin feels after using but I wish it fit a little better. I used Sephora collection almond foot mask it is my favorite so it is definitely an A❤️. It makes my feet so soft🤗. Does rosebud salve count towards flower week?
This morning I used the Drybar mudslide mask I forgot to put it in the pic. It gets a B. It makes my hair really soft but I don’t like the smell. I also tried the glow recipe sleeping mask. I’ve had the sample for awhile and I know it says sleeping mask but I went ahead and used it so I wouldn’t forget about it again. I really like it. The smell was nice and my face feels soft and it didn’t irritate my skin so I’ll give it an A.

[lmaster]

I love the skynn eye masks so much! and the foot mask is awesome @faeriegirl

[Shosh85]

@faeriegirl Great masking!! The Sephora Almond Foot Mask is definitely a favorite of mine too! – especially the ones in the pretty holiday packaging😉

I can't believe I still haven't tried the Skyn Iceland Eye Gels yet! It seems it's loved by everyone around here – I'm hoping to pick some up soon! Glad to hear you like them! 

[missjeanie]

Sounds like a weekend full of some great masks!  I haven't used the Rosebud salve in so long... I forgot how much I liked it when I get distracted by newness.  Thanks for the reminder!

[faeriegirl]

It has been my go to for years @missjeanie! I’ve tried bite and laniege but I like rosebud better❤️

[missjeanie]

@faeriegirlI used it for years but then kinda strayed away... I need another tin me thinks!

[itsfi]

@faeriegirl, rosebud salve is a wonderful lip balm! Love it and that Sephora almond foot mask is a favorite! I stock up on it every year during the holidays - makes a great gift - for others and myself. 😆😉