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 

[ShortErica]

@Shosh85 Yes those mud masks are a unique experience too!

[quspork]

Interesting comparison of the Hectic masks, @ShortErica. I've only tried the 1 am so far, but didn't bother to rinse-- I'm terrible at actually checking for that direction with sheet masks. 

[ShortErica]

@quspork I checked for directions since I couldn't remember what I did the first time. I don't remember reading I needed to rinse it before and didn't have adverse effects. I didn't check as much in the past but since someone pointed out the Rata & Co. masks you had to rinse, I've been more conscious. I just don't want to risk leaving someone on that I shouldn't.

[Kim888]

@ShortErica oooh love seeng your reviews on these! I tried one last night for "i" - interesting to hear your thoughts on them! lol at the diaper like material 

[ShortErica]

I can't take credit for the diaper-like material description. I think maybe @eshoe originated it. But there's a somewhat plasticy feel but yet scrunchy. Hahaha. Which one did you try @Kim888? I'll have to see when you post your review. 🙂

[eshoe]

Ha, yes I remember that @ShortErica; there was no better way to describe it! I find that the whole lot of us have some unique ways of describing our masking experiences ☺️

[Kim888]

@ShortErica @The 1 am one !

[GalPalVal17]

What great comparisons @ShortErica  I've seen these once at TJM but didn't pick them up. Interesting how they have different types of serum, I'm sure for a reason. I do tend to like the thicker kind but I also feel the watery kinds absorb well. At least the tacky factor wasn't strong which is a plus. 

[ShortErica]

Yeah, stickiness can be distracting for me too @GalPalVal17. I passed these type up at TJ Maxx and then @eshoe reviewed one and I was bummed I missed out on the cool experience. Then @missjeanie comes and saves the day!

[missjeanie]

@ShortErica Oh man...  I forgot about these masks!  I really liked the diaper material on these ones.  

[ShortErica]

Yes, the diaper material takes the experience to a new level. You'll have to use them again @missjeanie. The 1am had an expiration in March and the other 2 in May if you are tracking your masks.

[missjeanie]

Ha! I probably should be @ShortErica ! Alas... I think I’ve used like 5 sheet masks all of 2020... I ain’t afraid of a little expiry date! 

[lmaster]

H is for Herb in nude sheet mask, I'm thinking I received this in facetory. it's a thin white sheet, a bit too wide and long for my face shape, plenty of smooshing with this one. not much extra serum in the package, and from what I could tell it's a clear serum. the scent immediately stuck out as roses. some would think the scent is overpowering, and even for me, it was a bit strong, but faded upon application. wear time was 20 minutes, after removing I could tell it did a good job at hydrating and moisturizing, without leaving any sign of tackiness. I'd grade it a B+ for strong scent and wonky fit 😊 benefits were on point.

[ather]

@lmaster  Packaging is A+ 

[lmaster]

It really is super cute!! @ather 

[haleyvvvv]

Sees mask, freaks out (CN makes masks!!), searches internet hoping there is a PowerPuff Girl or Steven Universe mask and is immediately disappointed. But I am glad this mask was great for you @lmaster!

[Shosh85]

@lmaster  Glad this one turned out decent! Have you tried any of the others from the line? I've tried this and the hydrating one and I thing I like the hydrating one better - but I think that's mostly because of the scent 😉 Those bears are sure cute too😊

[lmaster]

@Shosh85 I have tried the eye masks and loved those!! I enjoy a good rose scent, but whooaa this was strong!! 

[quspork]

What a cute bear! It's a shame the scent wasn't a little more subtle, @lmaster but sounds like the results worked out well. 

[lmaster]

The results were nice @quspork can't complain to much 😉

[GalPalVal17]

@lmasterseems like a good overall mask. Do you think the benefits were worth deal with the scent and fit? Sounds like it hydrated well.