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]

@ShortErica 😆💓

[Shosh85]

@ShortErica  I've only used one once and it was a while ago so I don't have notes, but from what I remember there is way too much for just one use. I think I got at least a few uses out of mine. I never bought more because I didn't like that you couldn't easily seal it up to save for later - I just sealed the lid with tape, stuck it in a ziploc bag then put in the fridge for the next night 🤷‍♀️ 

[ShortErica]

Good to know @Shosh85. I thought I remembered someone mentioning it was a lot of product in the pod.

[faeriegirl]

R is for Rael collagen

I really liked this mask. The fit was pretty good, there was a faint scent but I couldn’t place it. It had lots of serum I left it on for 20 minutes and there was still plenty left to massage in. My face did look brighter and was very hydrated. I would definitely use this one again.

[missjeanie]

I've really liked this brand @faeriegirl all of their masks that I've tried have been nice.  I feel like they make tampons and sanitary pads as well as maybe a body wash?

[quspork]

Glad to hear this one worked out well for you, @faeriegirl!

[itsfi]

@faeriegirl, this is a new sheet mask brand that seems to get it right all around. That ingredients list, from top to bottom, has some fabulous skincare ingredients (beta glucan; peptides; licorice root; etc. Love your results from the mask too - bright and hydrated skin is something I’d sign up for in a heartbeat!

[lmaster]

Love to see collagen high in the ingredients @faeriegirl sounds excellent

[ShortErica]

Looks good @faeriegirl and I agree with @Shosh85 about liking those ingredients high up on the list. 🙂

[Shosh85]

@faeriegirl  I love that Sodium Hyaluronate and Collagen are so high up in the ingredients! These masks get such positive reviews around here! I have Tea Tree and Hydration that I still haven't tried yet, and Collagen is one I'd like to buy soon too, especially based on your review! Happy to hear it's one you enjoyed! 😃

[ather]

@faeriegirl  This mask sounds amazing. 

[Shosh85]

I is for Innisfree and R is for Red Vine & Revitalizing

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Innisfree Hyaluronic Acid Skin Clinic Mask

This is a super thin and meshy cotton sheet mask that was soaking with a clear watery serum and had a classic sheet mask kind of smell. The fit was pretty good- a little too long at the chin and the whole forehead was just slightly too big. It had a great adherence and was comfortable wear the half hour I had it on. There wasn't any tackiness after removing and my face felt plumped and moisturized, my skin felt soft and smooth and had a nice dewy glow.

I loved the results from this one and would definitely repurchase! 😍

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My Beauty Diary Red Vine Revitalizing Mask

This cotton sheet is super thin and transparent and was saturated with a clear, watery serum. There wasn't much of a scent, but I could make out a hint of a red wine kind of smell - I couldn't smell anything while the mask was on. It had an almost perfect fit and was just a little too long at the chin. The adherence was great and it was comfortable to wear the half hour I had it on. There was a little tackiness after removing, but took less than 10 minutes to absorb. My face had a more refreshed/less dull kind of look to it and my skin felt soft and smooth and hydrated.

I'm really enjoying these MBD masks so far and am looking forward to trying others from the brand! I'd repurchase this one, but just not right away, only because I'd like to try/buy some of the others first 👍

[missjeanie]

mmmmmhhhhmmm... I'm liking that MBD mask @Shosh85 sound like a nice one from a brand I've enjoyed!

[Shosh85]

@missjeanie  It really is a great brand! Haven't tried too many yet, but so far I've liked them all! 😃

[itsfi]

@Shosh85, MBD consistently ranks high for me when it comes to sheet masks. The mask material and serum are so good. The red wine 🍷 is on my list of masks to get to this year and I’m even more excited to give it a go after reading your review. 

[Shosh85]

Same for me, @itsfi! The MBD mask have been consistently good! I was happy to find a few different varieties at Marshall's that I'm excited to try! 😃

[lmaster]

Oh yes!! @Shosh85 mbd is another top favorite brand!! Glad you are liking them too!! The innisfree sounds great from your description

[Shosh85]

@lmaster  The Innisfree mask was great! I haven't been too impressed with the brand so far, but this was the exception 😉👍

MBD on the other hand is a brand I'm loving so far! - happy to hear it's a favorite for you too! 😃

[ShortErica]

Sounds like some nice masking @Shosh85. And great job being patient about repurchases.

[Shosh85]

@ShortErica  It's more like OCD's than it is patience 😂 I feel like if I have a whole line of masks or even just several from the same line, I have to try them all out first before repurchasing any of them. Also, who knows, maybe I won't want to repurchase this one if I find there are others I like a lot more 😉

[ShortErica]

Smart cookie @Shosh85!