Sephora

Stores & Services
Find a Sephora

Happening at Sephora

View all

Services

From makeovers to personalized skincare consultations

Free Classes

Get inspired, play with products & learn new skills

cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Post in Skincare Aware
|

ARCHIVE - 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge!

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

Spoiler

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

To Post:

Spoiler
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!

Spoiler

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:

Spoiler
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)

DelayedNeglectedDragonfly-size_restricted

2019 Mask of the Week Challenge Schedule

Spoiler

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:

Spoiler

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 @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: 

Spoiler

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 ! Screen Shot 2019-09-24 at 7.56.17 PM.png 

Spoiler
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!

 

Re: 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge

Sorry that lip mask didn't stay on 😞 @GalPalVal17 

@GalPalVal17 I don't see many having luck with those type...

@GalPalVal17 I don't see many having luck with those types of lip masks unless you are literally laying down and not moving... I know I can't 😂

Re: 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge

@GalPalVal17 I chuckled because I tried a lip mask similar to the cherry gel and was doing the same thing before realizing it just wasn't going to stick on 

Re: 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge

For this week, I decided to dive into a mask I received from my coworker. Had to do a little research because these were not intended for sale outside of Asia and so there’s no English! This is the Kosé Cosmeport Clear Turn White - Vitamin C mask. Because of the crazy weather and a dermatologist prescription my skin has been extra dry, so I followed with my TO 100% plant-derived squalane and laneige water sleeping mask.

Spoiler
The squalane and sleeping masks are staples in my routine, so I don’t think I need to do a review on them. Plus I feel like everyone has tried the laneige anyways! If anyone has questions about the squalane I’d be more than happy to answer though!

as for the mask - the website claims that this is the top selling face mask brand in Japan. I feel like I can see why! The sheet itself was quite heavy and clear (like a bio-cellulose if it didn’t have a meshy texture). It was saturated in serum, but wasn’t dripping. It almost felt like the mask was spongey and had absorbed the serum right up. The top half of the mask was one of the best fits on a sheet mask I’ve tried - the eye holes were wide enough and in the right spot, the nose fit great, and I didn’t have a lot of extra around the forehead or temples. It went a little downhill with the lower half. There was too much space between the nose and mouth, and a lot of extra width in the cheeks. I made it work by making a small fold. It said leave on for 10 mins but I left it about 25. The scent was super minimal but fresh and light. It didn’t move around once affixed to the face. After removal there was serum still on my face that I tapped it. It was very minimally tacky but went away as it started to absorb. My face felt bright and refreshed, but the effect didn’t last that long. The website sells these in bulk, and I’m under the impression that they’re daily masks, so I feel like to have sustained results you would have to incorporate it into a regular routine. I did quite like it though, so I’ll give it a B+. I would have scored it higher if the results lasted longer or didn’t require as much commitment to maintain. There are so many masks out there to try, I don’t know if I could commit to using the same one every day for extended periods of time!

0D9CBDE2-6831-49CF-A6C1-02B80F45346A.jpeg

 

Re: 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge

@cianni I've never tried this one, but I feel like I've used a lot masks that I wish the results were longer lasting! Too bad this was the same way! Sounds pretty decent otherwise, though! 🤗

Re: 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge

Love the Laneige sleeping mask @cianni! Sorry the Kose ones didn’t work out for you. I’ve heard really good things about the brand but, with the exception of one sheet mask, I haven’t had the best results with their sheet masks. Maybe their other skincare products are better.

Re: 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge

@itsfi I’m not too mad about it, it still felt nice even if the results weren’t as long lasting as I had hoped. I imagine that it’s to be used in place of a vitamin C serum in a daily routine, and I can definitely see it having great long term results when used that way! I prefer to have more variety (and fun hehe) in my masking, so I’ll stick to my Truth Serum for my daily Vit C 🤗

Re: 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge

Thanks for your thoughts on this. Sorry the results weren't longer lasting. @cianni 

Re: 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge

@veronika23 @lmaster it’s ok! I can’t expect too much because it’s a longer term use product. It did make my skin feeel nice and fresh though! Sometimes it’s nice to do a mask just for a mini spa-like self care experience 😂

Re: 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge

Yeah I have to agree on that!!! 😂 @cianni 

awwww too bad it didn't last longer @cianni it does sound...

awwww too bad it didn't last longer @cianni it does sound lovely

Re: 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge

Thank you for the detailed review on this, @cianni -that sheet mask material sounds very intriguing to me! Thoughtful of your friend as well😊

Re: 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge

@eshoe I have a few other varieties on deck for upcoming weeks so next time I’ll try to take a photo of the mask! It’s so hard to describe haha 

Re: 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge

Monday masking:

 

Spoiler

Monday night:

Spoiler

Re: 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge

@eshoe the Facetory mask sounds interesting! I have to remember to use it sometime - too many masks, not enough faces!! 😂😂😂

 

For me, as between the Mahalo and the Fresh masks, I’m partial to the Mahalo! 😃 

Re: 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge

Oooh me too @itsfi, one of the nicest masks I’ve used yet!

Re: 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge

Ohh got the Milk one not long ago... can't wait to try it! Also want to get that Moon Velvet mask at some point... although I don't recall seeing it for individual sale. Thanks for your thoughts @eshoe 

Re: 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge

Facetory has the singles, at least they did for a little sale recently @veronika23. Which I didn't utilize, of course!

Re: 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge

Thanks @eshoe! Guess when I looked it up a while back it wasn't on the site... unless I'm getting this one confused with another. 😄

Re: 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge

@eshoe I love the packaging on that Moon Velvet mask!  Such a pretty aesthetic and so nice that it's a great mask itself as well!  

The Milk Masks are on my list for the next Sephora sale... I'm digging the idea of not having to get my hands or a brush dirty!

Re: 2019 Mask of the Week Challenge

@missjeanie the Milk is definitely my current favorite clay mask. SO easy to apply and wash off, not too drying...ahhhhh!

 

I would pick up more of the Facetory masks, they had a sale on them recently and I hadn't tried it yet so I didn't buy any. Story of my life 😉

33,417 Replies
testing