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ARCHIVE - 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge!

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

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

To Post:

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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 Somervilleโ€™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)
Annieโ€™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)

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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: Crรจme 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          โ€™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 โ€œMasking Week Challenge 2018โ€ 
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  Sephoraโ€™s โ€˜Best Sellingโ€™ 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 @faeriegirlMeetup: 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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Next Mask Meetup Info: Crรจme Shop - thanks to @GalPalVal17 date and mask TBD in October ALSO just added: Halloween Wish Formula Bat Mask Meetup thanks to @mrsmouse ! Screen Shot 2019-09-24 at 7.56.17 PM.png 

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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 weekโ€™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 Crรจme 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 Crรจme Shop Mask, will update with more info. ALSO: October 31st join us for the Wish Formula Bat Eye Mask thanks to @mrsmouse!

 

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Tried these 2 masks this week, different days. 

Labotica pore clearing masks was ok. Scent was hardly noticeable so not sure what it was. Fit was decent with plenty of serum. Left my face tacky so I did have to apply moisturizer to help with that.


Lyajin mask was nicer with still a subtle scent but more pleasant. Not sure what the scent was,  maybe clean with a hint of floral. Fit was good also with plenty of serum. This one also left my face feeling tacky but not as much as the other mask. My face didn't feel dry or super hydrated but I didn't apply moisturizer.. either because I didn't need it or fell asleep before noticing if I needed it lol.

 

 

 

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@GalPalVal17, thanks for your reviews. I've wondered about the masks in that Labotica line. I don't have this particular one but have another mask from the line, so I'll keep an eye out for how tacky it feels afterwards.

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@GalPalVal17 I think most Leaders masks leave a bit of tack for me, too. I tried this one and liked it, not as much as the Hibiscus one from the same line, though.

 

 

they both sound nice, I think I have them both still to t...

they both sound nice, I think I have them both still to try @GalPalVal17

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@GalPalVal17 I haven't tried that Leaders mask but have tried a couple from the line that I really liked - Sorry to hear it was just ok. 

I've never heard of the Lyajin masks before, but I'm glad to hear it was at least a little better than the other one. I'm guessing that lady on the package is Lyajin Ryoe?

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@GalPalVal17  Thanks for the reviews! I hadn't seen either of these before, so I enjoyed reading about them. 

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Tuesdayโ€™s L was for Luxe, Lifting, Laโ€™dor and Laneige

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Oh goodness, @itsfi that AP must be my favorite of their products, hands down. I've been using it all week in the mornings with cleansing oil (thank you @keana1 for the suggestion!) and it's such a love. 

 

Haven't tried any of the Briskin products although they've been in my basket more than once. Just want to get a feel for their fit/scent, any suggestions to start off with? 

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The AP enzyme peel is definitely one of their bests @eshoe. ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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@itsfi  I've used a few masks close to their expiration date and have wondered if they would've turned out any different if the mask had been brand new. That'd be an interesting experiment- two of the exact same masks but one that was brand new and one that was about to expire. ๐Ÿค”

I know what you mean about the holiday sets! I bought both the Laniege and Bite sets last year - I've just finished the 3 little Laniege minis but have hardly touched the rest..... and I'll probably still break down and buy more holiday sets of something, cuz I'm weak ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Congrats on finishing the 3 minis, @Shosh85 - that's a big deal! My FS is barely dented and I am madly attempting to finish at least ONE Bite before buying more. But what wintery scent/flavor do you think they will come up with this year to draw us in? And on another note, have you picked up any holiday sets yet?

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@eshoe I haven't picked up any sets yet. Even though I definitely don't need any more lip balms, I do have my eyes on the LANEIGE - Kiss Me at Midnight set, but only because I want the two minis; Mint Choco and Sweet Candy. I'd probably give the FS to a sibling ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Now @Shosh85 I hadnโ€™t even seen that...I think Iโ€™m with you on the gifting part. I like the little pots, anyway-they are too cute! Mint choco sounds good, wonder if it will have that Velamints mint chocolate scent.

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@Shosh85, I do wonder how the Briskin mask would have performed if it were in its prime. ๐Ÿค” Congratulations on finishing up another Laneige mini - they may look small but they sure hold quite a bit of product. The holiday sets are definitely a weakness, be it lip masks or something else. Hahaha! ๐Ÿคฃ

 

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I can't wait for the snail mucin multi-masking bonanza review @itsfi !  I will definitely be taking notes on that day.  ๐Ÿ™‚  I really do need to go through my masks and organize them by expiration date.  I know I have a few of TCS Resveratrol that are expiring soon & need to be used.

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Awww thanks @mrsmouse! ๐Ÿค— I think the hardest part will be deciding which snail sheet mask to use. ๐ŸŒ 

 

If TCS resveratrol is a mask you like, is it one that would work for daily masking? Thatโ€™s definitely a way to use โ€˜em up.

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Honestly, I rarely mask in the morning @itsfi , and when I do it's usually on the weekend and just a 10 minute, wash off kind of mask.  I'm just not that together until I've had a cup of coffee or twelve.  ๐Ÿ˜‰ 

 

I think I have 3 of the resveratrol that are expiring & probably a couple of weeks left to use them so I should be able to squeeze them into my evening masking.  ๐Ÿ™‚

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So hear you about coffee @mrsmouse! โ˜•๏ธ 

 

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2 loves right there for me- that Amorepacific and the Laneige.  Both of which I often forget to use, despite the Laneige sitting on my bedside table.  ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ

The Amorepacific I don't want to get wet for obvious (the item is a powder) reasons, so I do not tuck it in the shower, but since I like to rinse it off in the shower I often forget it because- out of sight out of mind in this case.  

Have you tried the AMOREPACIFIC - Treatment Enzyme Peeling Masque? โค or maybe I have asked before, I apologize if I forgot!

@itsfi 

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I love that AP masque @l8totheparty! I picked up a full size of it earlier this month. Or maybe it was last month? Itโ€™s good!!! ๐Ÿ˜ I had a sample of it and went to reach for it after reading your raves about it. ๐Ÿ’•

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I'm so glad you like it! ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ˜Š @itsfi 

Gentle yet effective. And quick!  Everytime I use it the results make me happy. 

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