ARCHIVE - 2020 Mask of the Week Challenge! - PART 1

[eshoe]

Please join us on Part II of this year’s challenge:

https://community.sephora.com/t5/Skincare-Aware/2020-Mask-of-the-Week-Challenge-PART-II/m-p/5433327/...

Welcome to a new year of masking adventures! ***The second half of the year thread will be up June 28th (or earlier), thank you for the suggestion @heartsmyface, @Kim888 & @quspork!***  

Thank you @Aaliaa for starting this thread and giving us a place to share our love for masks💗 Below is the 2020 schedule. Post as frequently or infrequently as you would like, with or without following the challenge. We love hearing about every masking experience, and suggestions are always welcome. Looking forward to sharing some new masking 💖 with you all this year!

This Week’s Theme: Masking Duel - Dare to compare 2 (or more!) masks in one session

Letters of the Week: “Z” and “A”

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Jan 1 - Jan 5	A & Z	Mask Stash Clean-Out! Finish those masks before they expire.	l8totheparty/ShortErica
Jan 6 - 12	B & Y	Masks that Make you Hungry	itsfi
Jan 13 - 19	C & X	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 20 - 26	D & W	Clean Week - Masks that give your skin a boost without the guilt	eshoe
Jan 27 - Feb 2	E & V	Transportation Masking	@lmaster/@ShortErica/@missjeanie
Feb 3 - 9	F & U	Best fitting mask - Mask that best fits your facial features	PrettyPaint
Feb 10 - 16	G & T	Special Occasion Masks - the mask(s) you use to pamper yourself	itsfi
Feb 17 - 23	H & S	Gross Masks - whether it's the scent or results, share the details please!	Aaliaa
Feb 24 - Mar 1	I & R	Snubbed It: Masks you don't want to use & are continually passed over	ShortErica
Mar 2 - 8	J & Q	Female Owned Brands - In honour of Women's Day March 8th	Aaliaa
Mar 9 - 15	K & P	Masks Good Enough to Eat	heartsmyface
Mar 16 - 22	L & O	Sample that made you buy the FS - You tried it, and decided to buy it!	itsfi
Mar 23 - 29	M & N	Favourite Smelling Masks - Watermelon, Kale, Spa??
Mar 30 - Apr 5	N & M	Mask While You Task	l8totheparty
Apr 6 - 12	O & L	Most Outrageous Mask Claims	ShortErica
Apr 13 - 19	P & K	Hi-Lo Week: Mix or duel of $$$$ and $ masks
Apr 20 - 26	Q & J	Sample Dive - I know we have them!	Aaliaa
Apr 27 - May 3	R & I	Targeted Skin Concern - Mask to address a current skin issue	PrettyPaint
May 4 -10	S & H	Overnight Masks - Sleeping miracles in a jar
May 11 - 17	T & G	Mask with a Partner	Alphaboo
May 18 - 24	U & F	Vitamins Week - masks that nourish your skin with vitamins and minerals	kim888
May 25 - 31	V & E	Best/Cutest Printed Mask	Shosh85
Jun 1 - 7	W & D	Mask that best describes your personality or mood	PrettyPaint
Jun 8 - 14	X & C	Fruits & Veggies Week - masks that use natural goodness to nourish your skin	Keana1
Jun 15 - 21	Y & B	Forgotten Wonders - Shop your stash for an unloved mask	missjeannie
Jun 22 - 28	Z & A	Masking Duel - Dare to compare 2 (or more!) masks in one session	eshoe
Jun 29 - Jul 5	A & Z	Masking Pet Peeves - use a mask that has some component that drives you crazy!	ShortErica
Jul 6 - 12	B & Y	Masking Hacks - share your masking secrets that make your life easier and your skin happy	eshoe
Jul13 - 19	C & X	Lip, Hand or Foot Masks to help that summer skin
Jul 20 - 26	D & W	’Weird Mask' Bubbling, Peeling, Colour changing other worldly wonders!	Aalia
Jul 27 - Aug 2	E & V	Multi-Masking How many masks can you use at one time or in One Day??
Aug 3 - 9	F & U	Blind Pick Your Mask - Let's make it fun to use the masks in our stash!	veronika23
Aug 10 - 16	G & T	Sheet Mask Focus - from cotton to cupra, coconut gel to bio cellulose, what are your favorites and why?
Aug 17 - 23	H & S	Drugstore & Grocery Brands Week	eshoe
Aug 24 - 30	I & R	3-Step Masks/Multi-Step Masks	heartsmyface
Aug 31 - Sep 6	J & Q	Rainbow Week - Bring out the colorful masks in every hue	Sonnydee
Sep 7 - 13	K & P	Autumn Masks - Fall goodness in a mask
Sep 14 - 20	L & O	When you are getting GLAM for a night out and want that inner GLOW
Sep 21 - 27	M & N	BIC Made you do it! Masks recommended/inspired by other BIC members
Sep 28 - Oct 4	N & M	Sephora Collections Week - House Brand Goodness
Oct 5 - 11	O & L	Masks that Make you Hungry - Fall/Winter Edition	itsfi
Oct 12 - 18	P & K	Forgotten Wonders - Shop your stash for an unloved mask
Oct 19 - 25	Q & J	Overnight Masks - Sleeping miracles in a jar
Oct 26 - Nov 1	R & I	Masking Duel Week II
Nov 2 - 8	S & H	Buddy Up! Dare to compare the same mask with another BIC-er	eshoe
Nov 9 - 15	T & G	Gross/Odd/Unusual Ingredients - Spirulina, donkey milk, bee venom, snail mucous - what masks have you used that have strange ingredients?	Aaliaa
Nov 16 - 22	U & F	Flash Masks - masks that do doubly duty in half the time	eshoe
Nov 23 - 29	V & E	Morning Masking - Masks that help give a pep to your step
Nov 30 - Dec 6	W & D	Mask that would make a good band name (kinda silly, I know)	PrettyPaint
Dec 7 - 13	X & C	Holiday Party Prep Mask
Dec 14 - 20	Y & B	Most Artistic Sheet Mask	Kim888
Dec 21 - 27	Z & A	Favourite Masks of All-Time	itsfi
Dec 28 - 31	123	Masks you discovered this year

Mask of the Week Misc. Info & Previous Year's Links:

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To Post:
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, 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!

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

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 

NEW!!! Got an idea for next year's challenge? Let me know! Was there a challenge you'd rather not repeat? Share below, so we can start building the 2021 schedule:

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https://forms.gle/JYfmPU7YXR4k6Sb19 

[lmaster]

keep us posted! @makeitup305

[itsfi]

@makeitup305, I picked up this version of the Laneige sleeping mask because of the cica and the pretty container. Will be interesting to see if your thoughts on it changes or if you see different or better results after more regular use. It took me a handful of uses of the original version to like it a lot.

[eshoe]

Ok @makeitup305 so much curiousity about this one!!! Have you tried the LANEIGE - Water Sleeping Mask and if so, is it similar in consistency? Like, does it stay tacky? Or is it creamier? I love the idea of Cica and it makes my skin happy too😊

[Samtian]

@makeitup305 That is a really pretty package.

[PenelopeBT]

I love the forest green packaging of the mask! <333

[Shosh85]

Q is for Quench.. I've been wanting to try this one out for awhile, so I was so happy to receive it from @itsfi!

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Julep Triple Quench Deep Hydration Sheet Mask System

This is a three step mask. The first step is a watery/runny clear serum that is supposed to, "prep the skin for maximum absorption." I massaged it into my skin and waited for it to absorb a little before moving on to step two. The second step is a thin biocellulose sheet mask, that had a nice gel serum and didn't really have any discernible scent - just sort of that typical sheet mask scent. The fit was great and was only a little bit too long at the chin. It was super comfortable to wear the 25 minutes I had it on. I rubbed in the leftover serum and my skin did feel a bit tacky.

The third and last step is the sleeping pack, which is supposed to help "seal in all the nutrients" from steps 1 & 2. They call it a cream but it is lightweight and looks more like lotion. Like the mask, it also didn't really have any discernible scent. I massaged it in and the tackiness from the mask went away. My face looked a little less dull, felt refreshed, very nicely hydrated and soft & smooth.

I really enjoyed this one and would absolutely use again and would repurchase, but just not for the $8-$12 full price. I am pretty cheap though - I have a hard enough time bringing myself to spend $4 for a mask 🤷‍♀️😂 Thank you so much, itsfi, for giving me a chance to finally try it!

[ShortErica]

$4 @Shosh85?! You're a big spender in my book. I have a hard time spending more than a couple bucks on a mask. TJ Maxx/Marshalls is spoiling me. 😉

[Shosh85]

@ShortErica  Yeah, I guess TJ Maxx is good in that way; it's definitely harder to shell out more than a couple dollars for a mask now 😉

[mrsmouse]

Oooo, I'm pretty sure I have this one and have yet to try it @Shosh85.  Good to know that it's a good one!  Given how dry my skin has been lately I think it may get used soon.  😉

[eshoe]

This and the JayJun Anti-Pollution are my favorite 3-Step masks @mrsmouse - hope you get a chance to try it soon!

[mrsmouse]

I'm thinking Sunday @eshoe since I will be out Saturday night at a Halloween party and my skin will likely need some TLC after.  😉

[Shosh85]

@mrsmouse  I'm not usually a big fan of multiple-step masks, but I really enjoyed this one! It definitely felt great on my dry skin - I hope it does well for you too! 😃

[mrsmouse]

I'm really looking forward to trying it out.  Thanks for the recommendation @Shosh85!

[lmaster]

oooo great Q mask @Shosh85 love a great 3 step it is hard to splurge that much for a mask, as we know there are cheaper alternatives

[Shosh85]

@lmaster  It's probably the best multiple-step mask I've tried! I'll definitely be picking up some when a sale hits! 😃👍

[eshoe]

Of all the three-step masks I’ve tried, @Shosh85, this one is pretty solid but yes the price, why🤷🏻‍♀️ 

[Shosh85]

@eshoe  I agree, I'm not usually a fan of multiple-step masks, but I really enjoyed this one! I'll definitely pick some up if I run across a sale on them! 👍😃

[missjeanie]

So nice of @itsfi to send this one your way @Shosh85 !  Glad it was a good one, even if only a sale repurchase lol

[Shosh85]

@missjeanie  It was such a great one! When a sale hits, I'll definitely be picking some up! 😉

[itsfi]

Completely agree @Shosh85! This is a good mask but it’s one I’m more willing to purchase if it’s on sale. Happy you got some good results from it. 😃

[Shosh85]

@itsfi  I loved it, but yes, the price is what would keep me from purchasing- I'd definitely purchase if it was on sale! Thanks again!