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 

[Weetart]

U is for un-inventive. I just am to lazy to tie anything. I’ve spent more nights at my new boyfriends place than my own so my masking game is off. I need to leave a kit over there. But here are the masks I used today. The facetory sos, wasn’t too wow. But had a nice smell, wouldn’t go out of the way to purchase but would use again. Of course the skyn Iceland eye gels are the bomb. And I love the too cool for school egg mask. So hydrating. My skin just soaks it all up.

[eshoe]

Hi @Weetart!!! I remember trying that Facetory mask and being completely underwhelmed. Especially because something is as ‘SOS’ mask i expect great things! Sorry it was a bust, on to bigger and brighter masks 😉

[lmaster]

@Weetart oh yes! you definitely should take an overnight bag just full of masks,, or is it too early for that 😆

[Weetart]

I think an overnight bag of masks and face products is in order. I mean, I can’t sacrifice my skin care! @lmaster

[Shosh85]

@Weetart  After hearing from several people about the Facetory mask being unimpressive, I've been super unmotivated to try it. Glad it was at least decent 😉 

[GalPalVal17]

@Weetart  I have used that sheet mask before and I do remember it having a good scent. I don't remember the results too much so must not have bothered me or were so great. lol but love the packaging. Also, I agree on the eye masks. gotta always have those on hand. 

[itsfi]

Too bad about the Facetory mask; the packaging is super cute. 100% agree with you @Weetart on the TCFS sheet mask - love it! 💗

[itsfi]

Last week's "flash" masks

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[lmaster]

U is for Uneven skin this is hunny bee retinol mask. medium thickness, white sheet, adherence was surprisingly good, didn't need the mask holder for this one. fit was great as well. the scent was something like a lemon cleaner product, not too chemical strong, but it was detectable. two things to note,, fragrance is a bit higher on the ingredients and paraben is also in the ingredients. left it on for 15 minutes, after removing, the serum was still sitting on my skin, needing some help to get absorbed. I noticed tackiness for about 5 minutes. my skin felt hydrated, but not moisturized. it was more soft, with a slight glow. this is not one I'd repurchase due to the parabens, but it was an ok mask.

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[itsfi]

@lmaster, my skin is sensitive and picky when it comes to retinols so I’m not sure this is one I’d reach for especially if it also has a lemon cleaner scent, though the coconut water in it sounds wonderful for hydration. 

[lmaster]

I can understand that! @itsfi you're not missing much 😆

[lmaster]

I have been masking, just using some that I've already posted on and wash off masks. but these two were the most recent. @Shosh85 reviewed this biobelle mask unicorn glow, I agree with her review completely... however.... mine didn't have the super cute illustrations on it,,, so not fair 😆 and the LookAtMe watermelon mask is perfect for this weather! @scott1201 gifted me some most recently, and I so appreciate it along with everyone who has gifted me this brand to try!! 💋

[Shosh85]

@lmaster  I still want to know why mine had a print on it but no one else's did? Do you remember where you got yours from? I'm pretty sure I got mine individually from BioBelle. 
Does anyone else remember where they bought theirs and if it was part of a kit or sold individually? @faeriegirl  @PrettyPaint 

[PrettyPaint]

@Shosh85  Mine was directly from biobelle and purchased individually (not as part of a set). 

[lmaster]

I'm pretty sure I bought mine individually at least 9 months ago @Shosh85 from biobelle

[faeriegirl]

@Shosh85 I got mine from Ulta.

[itsfi]

Now that we’ve seen a mask with the cute illustration @lmaster, it is a bit of a let down to have just a plain mask instead of the one with such a fun design that @Shosh85 had.

[lmaster]

absolutely!! @itsfi well...@Shosh85 is a special gal now isn't she 😉

[itsfi]

I feel like finding the mask with the pretty pattern on it is like finding the Willy Wonka Golden Ticket @lmaster @Shosh85! 🙂 You go, Shosh! It'll be fun to see who else has an illustrated mask!

[lmaster]

That's exactly right! @itsfi @Shosh85 

[Shosh85]

U is for Ultra repairing

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My Beauty Diary Squalene Restorative Hydrating Mask

This is a thin cotton sheet mask that was soaking with plenty of milky serum and had a pleasant, fruity scent. The fit was almost perfect, just a little too long at the chin. It adhered well and was comfortable to wear. I took it off after about a half hour. The serum leftover absorbed quickly and left behind some tackiness that went away in about 10 minutes. My face looked brighter and felt soft & smooth and hydrated.

This definitely will be a repurchase for me!

haha. The ingredients list is longer than my review 😆