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 

[WinglessOne]

@Shosh85  I’m glad this mask did wonders for you! 

[Shosh85]

Thanks, @WinglessOne! I love my snail slime 😍🐌

[itsfi]

I really love this snail mask @Shosh85; ♥️ So happy it performed well for you too! 🐌 

[Shosh85]

@itsfi  Oh my gosh, that snail gif is adorable 😍 Glad you love this one too! I'll definitely need to buy some backups! 🐌

[lnum]

I’ve been trying to up my masking game since I have more time at home to actually use the dozen or more masks I have laying around. 

S is for SUMMER FRIDAYS - Jet Lag Mask

I have been trying this one the morning after I use the The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Toner 3.4 oz/ 100 mL. It is certainly more hydrating than my fresh Rose Face Mask 3.3 oz/ 100 mL, but am I the only one that feels like I’m smearing butter all over my face? I like it I think, but I’m not sure I would purchase it, I got this as a gratis. I have combination oily skin, I’m curious if this helps with annoying dry patches on my neck overtime. 

H is for Nature Republic Hydrogel Mask Aloe Vera. Ok- I’m not sure why hydrogel mask textures freak me out, but I actually loved the texture of this one and it was a near perfect fit on my face. I don’t think it was the most moisturizing and I got it as a gift, but I am certainly going to look into more Nature Republic hydrogel masks. 

[lmaster]

@lnum I love the jet lag, but a little goes a long way

[lnum]

@lmaster No matter how much I use still feels like butter. 😂

[lmaster]

Yeah it's pretty thick @lnum 

[eshoe]

Hmmm @lnum @haven’t read the other comments yet, but the Summer Friday’s May be a bit much for daytime use. I have normal/dry skin and find it best for an added final layer in the winter before bedtime. 

Didn’t even know Nature Republic made hydrogel masks, thanks for the heads up!

[missjeanie]

I have a full tube of the Jet Lag that I just haven't opened up yet @lnum ... I'm thinking I should use up a sample first and maybe pause the full size til fall after seeing your review!  Thanks for the heads up!

[lnum]

@missjeanie Definitely try the sample. I just don’t see myself purchasing this, I got the full size gratis and I’ll use it up but then I’ll move on. However, I can see this being really great for dry skin folks, just not my skin type!

[WinglessOne]

@lnum  I had a sample of Jet Lag and couldn’t finish it because even my dry zones felt kinda swamped. My oily zone was definitely not amused. I do think it’d be good for spot treating flaky irritated patches, though. 

On a positive note, I’m glad that aloe hydrogel mask turned out to be a great fit and texture for you! 

[lnum]

@WinglessOne Yes! I feel like my forehead and nose are swampy since using it this morning with some clogged pores on my nose, so I may need to start putting the fresh rose mask there and jet lag everywhere else moving forward, the dry patches on my neck are the worst and I’ve never been able to get rid of them. Thanks for the tip!

I am certainly going to explore more of their hydrogel masks for the texture alone and two piece perfect fit!

[quspork]

I adore Nature Republic's aloe vera skincare line, @lnum. I haven't tried the mask yet though so glad to hear it worked out well for you!

[lnum]

@quspork Ohhhh I would recommend the mask! It was soothing and calming, I bet this would be perfect after a day in the sun. 

[Shosh85]

@lnum  Sounds like a nice masking session! Happy to hear you liked the Nature Republic Mask! I definitely think the two piece hydrogels are more comfortable to wear (and better fitting) than a one piece! I haven't tried this Aloe one, but I have tried the Honey one and loved it! 🍯

It's funny you compared the Jet Lag Mask to butter - when I used it I couldn't stop thinking I was smearing toothpaste on my face 😂 I would agree that it's more hydrating that the Fresh Rose Mask- but the Rose mask didn't really do much for me at all. 
Great reviews! Hope to see you more on the thread! 😃

[lnum]

@Shosh85 Oh my gosh, now I’m definitely going to imagine a cross between butter and toothpaste next time. It just felt more buttery than pasty for me, maybe like cream cheese? 🤣

I agree about the Fresh Rose Mask, I’m not sure it does anything for me but I’ve been obsessed with it for years. Might just be the routine of it and pleasant smell. 

[Shosh85]

@lnum  I think the design of the tube is part of the reason I thought of toothpaste 😂

[lnum]

@Shosh85 It 100% reminds me of the tomato paste tube from Trader Joe’s. 🤣

[itsfi]

@lnum, hydrogel mask do take some getting used to. It’s great that this one was such a good fit for your face! 🙌🏼 The packaging for the aloe one looks refreshing. I’ve tried the pomegranate one from this line and it was pretty good.

[lnum]

@itsfi It was definitely refreshing and soothing, but I wouldn’t say it was super hydrating. I am curious to try others from them. I have a Nature Republic store really close by so I’ll probably go pick some up later this summer when things reopen or maybe order a couple interesting looking ones online.