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 

[Shosh85]

Nice, @ShortErica! We sure couldn't! 😉

[lmaster]

Y is for Yadah I received this version from two lovlies @ShortErica and @mrsmouse Pore care mask pack

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This is a black sheet, a bit of extra serum in the package, fit was great, scent reminded me of a less stronger version of a chlorinated pool,, kinda liked the scent 😆 wear time was 20 minutes, my skin had a bit of squeek to it, felt clarified and cleaned out. Would use this again 👍 thanks ladies!!

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[mrsmouse]

I'm so glad this was a good one for you @lmaster & even better that you got two of them!  🙂

[lmaster]

@mrsmouse oh yes, thank you, 🙌♥️

[quspork]

Less strong version of a chlorinated pool, LOL! I love it, @lmaster!

[lmaster]

@quspork haha! 😆 Literally first thing that came to my mind

[missjeanie]

@lmaster I kinda like that scent too!

[lmaster]

@missjeanie I love the smell of cleaning products 😆

[ShortErica]

Glad you liked it @lmaster!

[lmaster]

@ShortErica definitely liked it, I've been reaching for pore masks lately

[Shosh85]

@lmaster  I really liked this one! It's funny though, it seems like everyone describes the scent a little differently - when I wore it, I got more of a nutty smell. 🤔😃 Glad you enjoyed it too! 

[lmaster]

@Shosh85 I do believe I smelled that of a nutty aroma the last time I used this one, but this time, I was picking up more of a chlorine scent, but it wasn't bad at all,,,I tend to like certain clean scents 🤣

[Shosh85]

@lmaster  I totally get the clean scent thing! 😉

[Weetart]

Tonight I used up the rest of my IGK Antisocial Dry Hair mask. I think @itsfi asked me about if I wear a cap or anything with it. Nope. Just braid my hair into pig tails and sleep on my silk pillowcases. Works quite well for the frizzes. Mitomo Hyaluronic Acid Facial Essence Mask works well, but doesn’t fit my face very well. I have a couple more left, it was a TJMaxx 10 pack, good filler. Just annoying fit wise. Laneige sleeping lip mask in apple lime, fab like always, working on it more aggressively with this dry air. And my next empty goal is the TM Cats Purrfect Night Mask. This is a good budget mask, nice fluffy texture, delicate scent and tres adorable container. I like it, but not to glow recipe levels of awesomeness. I’m over halfway through it so if I apply liberally to face neck chest I think I can empty in within a couple weeks. Oh and the IGK was Sephora gratis a while ago, but I liked it so much I bought a refill. Worked great during summer months.

[lmaster]

@Weetart I bought that anti social mask too,,, probably should of read it a bit better,,,I have curly hair and can't brush the mask through, so I gave it to my daughter

[Shosh85]

@Weetart  I'm curious, what type of hair do you have? I've hesitated buying the IGK because I've read that it makes fine/thin hair greasy. I've been wanting to try it for awhile, but also don't want to look like a grease ball, haha 😂 Happy to hear you've enjoyed it enough to repurchase! 👍

[Weetart]

I have shockingly thick, curly, dry, and the grey or greying bits are a bit extra when it comes to being wirey. So it sounds we have a bit different hair types lol. @Shosh85 I can go a week without washing my hair and no one can tell. (Camping trips)

[Shosh85]

@Weetart  Lucky you! If I go just two days without washing my hair it gets greasy! 😬😂

[GalPalVal17]

I don't think I fit any of the themes here but felt like trying this one. 

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As expected, it didn't smell like I thought it would but that's ok. I couldn't smell very well anyways when I used this mask so I didn't miss out on much... lol. fit was pretty good just a little short on the forehead. This coconut bio cellulose adhered well and I tried to compare it to the When  masks that I've used recently. I think the When fit getter and was a little thicker and easier to put on. But enjoyed them both. After removal, it absorbed nicely with no tackiness which was great! It did hydrate my skin but this time of year I still need moisturizer and have been using a sleep mask as well. Not pictured but I've been really enjoying the GLOW RECIPE - Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Face Mask for that extra nourishment and hydration.

[eshoe]

I was so close to using this Leaders mask last week @GalPalVal17. It just looks appealing and it feels good on the skin. Did you get to try the Avocado mask without retinol? I’m just curious if there is any difference between the two.

[GalPalVal17]

@eshoe @lmaster @Weetart @Shosh85  I'm such a goof. I didn't realize that the one I tagged was the one with Retinol. I actually didn't realize they changed it at all... lol. I don't have the one with retinol I have the original one that came out. It was a sample from the Reward Bazaar I think. But now knowing there is another version, I would totally like to try it and see how I like it compared to the original one.