Mask of the Week Challenge!

[Aaliaa]

Hello Lovelies! As we make our resolutions and check them twice, I thought we could start a skincare version of the Weekly Challenge. Many of us wanted to use more masks, shop our stash and focus on our Skin so hopefully this thread will be an inspiration to do just that. Join us with pictures and comments down below.

Masking Spreadsheet Info

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Hello every, @eshoe and I are very happy to present the BIC Masking Challenge Spreadsheet. The idea is to have an easily searchable database of masks and reviews as a reference point when we are considering our next purchase. Data integrity was important to us so instead of everyone inputing data directly into the spreadsheet where theoretically information could be deleted or edited we have the questionnaire. It should take no longer then 1-2 minutes with the option for a more detailed review (which you can copy from your post on this thread).

Remember the idea is not to replace this thread. I personally love reading, commenting and interacting with all you amazing women here and that shouldn’t change. This would just be on top of that. Hopefully the more people that partake in this, the larger database of information we’ll have for reference. It will be extra effort in the beginning but then we would only need to input any new mask we’ve tried.

Additional Info:

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Since we aren’t allowed to post links, please PM or myself for it. You will also find this information on the original post so you don’t need a database to search for this post!

 Incase you need some help to filter/search results, try this :-

Search Specific Word or Phrase —> Edit -> Find and Replace -> Search Word

Filter/Organize by Columns --> Data -> Create a Filter -> Select Options
 

There are 2 ways to edit a response: 

1) Once you have completed a survey, click on the "Edit Your Response" link on that page. Once this page is closed, the only way to make a change is to:

2) PM @Aaliaa or @eshoe to make the change directly in the response spreadsheet

Thanks @eshoe for putting this together!

 Rules

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Each week there will be a new Masking Challenge posted. It will range from type of mask, brand specific week or fun challenges along the way.

Choose mask, take picture (with mask on or before), place mask on face, relax and dream of the next Sephora purchase you want to make, remove mask for healthier skin.

Have Fun!!

P.S. If you have any suggestions or challenge recommendations feel free to message me and I'll add them to the list.

Schedule Updated 06/21

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Week 25: (June 18th - 24th): Masks you discovered in 2017

Week 26:  (June 25th - July 1st): Favourite Mask of the “Masking Week Challenge”

Week 27 (July 2nd-8th): Hydrating Mask to get over the dehydration of Air-Conditioning!

Week 28 (July 9th-15th): Brand Week - Glam Glow, REN & Creme Shop

Week 29 (July 16th-22nd): Lip, Hand or Foot Masks to help that winter skin

Week 30 (July 23rd-29th): ‘Weird Mask' Bubbling, Peeling, Colour changing other worldly wonders!

Week 31 (July 30th-Aug 5th): Multi-Masking How many masks can you use at one time or in One Day??

Week 32 (Aug 5th-12th): Sheet Mask! I know we all have a few (dozen) lying around

Week 33 (Aug 13th-19th): When you are getting GLAM for a night out and want that inner GLOW

Week 34 (Aug 20th-26th): Brand Week - Fresh & PTR
Week 35 (Aug 27th-Sep 2nd): Favourites Week - Your go to miracle in a mask
Week 36 (Sep 3rd-9th): Female Owned Brands - In honour of Women's Week

Week 37: (Sep 10th-16th): DIY Mask - Skincare meets Chemistry

Week 38: (Sep 17th-23rd): BIC Made you do it! Masks recommended/inspired by other BIC members

Week 39: (Sep 24th-30th): Sephora Collections Week - House Brand Goodness

Week 40: (Oct 1st - 7th): $-$$$$ - Most Expensive and/or Cheapest mask you love!

Week 41: (Oct 8th - 14th): Sample Dive - I know we have them!

Week 42: (Oct 15th - 21st): Sephora’s ‘Best Selling’ Masks 

Week 43: (Oct 22nd - 28th): Overnight Masks - Sleeping miracles in a jar

Week 44: (Oct 29th - Nov 4th): Laneige and Dr. Jart Week! - Lets show some love to Some Korean skincare brands

Week 45: (Nov 5th - 11th): Forgotten Wonders - Shop your stash for an unloved mask

Week 46: (Nov 12th - 18th): Favourite Smelling Masks - Watermelon, Kale, Spa??

Week 47: (Nov 19th - 25th): Tata Harper, Tatcha or Too Cool For School Masks

Week 48: (Nov 26th - Dec 2nd): Morning Masking - Masks that help give a pep to your step

Week 49: (Dec 3rd - 9th): Asian skincare Brand - Visit old cultures and their 

Week 50: (Dec 10th - 16th): Pharmacy or Farmacy Brand: From France to Honey Potion

Week 51: (Dec 17th - 23rd): Masks you discovered in 2018

Week 52:  (Dec 24th - 31st): Holiday Party Prep Mask

Week 25: (June 18th - 24th): Masks you discovered in 2017
Week 26:  (June 25th - July 1st): Favourite Mask of the “Masking Week Challenge”
Week 27 (July 2nd-8th): Hydrating Mask to get over the dehydration of Air-Conditioning!
Week 28 (July 9th-15th): Brand Week - Glam Glow, REN & Creme Shop
Week 29 (July 16th-22nd): Lip, Hand or Foot Masks to help that winter skin
Week 30 (July 23rd-29th): ‘Weird Mask' Bubbling, Peeling, Colour changing other worldly wonders!
Week 31 (July 30th-Aug 5th): Multi-Masking How many masks can you use at one time or in One Day??
Week 32 (Aug 5th-12th): Sheet Mask! I know we all have a few (dozen) lying around
Week 33 (Aug 13th-19th): When you are getting GLAM for a night out and want that inner GLOW
Week 34 (Aug 20th-26th): Brand Week - Fresh & PTR
Week 35 (Aug 27th-Sep 2nd): Favourites Week - Your go to miracle in a mask
Week 36 (Sep 3rd-9th): Female Owned Brands - In honour of Women's Week
Week 37: (Sep 10th-16th): DIY Mask - Skincare meets Chemistry
Week 38: (Sep 17th-23rd): BIC Made you do it! Masks recommended/inspired by other BIC members
Week 39: (Sep 24th-30th): Sephora Collections Week - House Brand Goodness
Week 40: (Oct 1st - 7th): $-$$$$ - Most Expensive and/or Cheapest mask you love!
Week 41: (Oct 8th - 14th): Sample Dive - I know we have them!
Week 42: (Oct 15th - 21st): Sephora’s ‘Best Selling’ Masks 
Week 43: (Oct 22nd - 28th): Overnight Masks - Sleeping miracles in a jar
Week 44: (Oct 29th - Nov 4th): Laneige and Dr. Jart Week! - Lets show some love to Some Korean skincare brands
Week 45: (Nov 5th - 11th): Forgotten Wonders - Shop your stash for an unloved mask
Week 46: (Nov 12th - 18th): Favourite Smelling Masks - Watermelon, Kale, Spa??
Week 47: (Nov 19th - 25th): Tata Harper, Tatcha or Too Cool For School Masks
Week 48: (Nov 26th - Dec 2nd): Morning Masking - Masks that help give a pep to your step
Week 49: (Dec 3rd - 9th): Asian skincare Brand - Visit old cultures and their 
Week 50: (Dec 10th - 16th): Pharmacy or Farmacy Brand: From France to Honey Potion
Week 51: (Dec 17th - 23rd): Masks you discovered in 2018
Week 52:  (Dec 24th - 31st): Holiday Party Prep Mask

Merry Masking!

[itsvictoria]

@AnonymousI haven't yet... do they work well for you?  I've tried way too many lip balms of all prices and "hydrating" lip glosses to no avail.  At this point, doing nothing with my lips is usually my safest bet.

[Anonymous]

@itsvictoria, I have dry lips and they tend to get even more dry and chapped in the wintertime. I find that using a lip scrub once or twice a week and using the Laneige lip sleeping mask has done wonders.  My lips still get dry from time to time, but I haven't experienced any chapped lips this winter.

Some people here like the Laneige lip mask, others prefer BITE.  I like the Laneige - use it morning and night.  I keep a mini pot of it on my desk at work. 

[kelloua]

I agree it's SUPER pricey.  I use mine only as a spot treatment and on the problem areas that are more likely to break out (for me that's around my jawline) and it lasts a lot longer.

[Anonymous]

@kelloua, I hear you on that - I used the mask last night just on my jawline.  Darn breakouts!  But it looks and feels much better this morning.

[Anonymous]

@Anonymous, great to hear that the SuperMud mask worked out for you, but yes, as you, @Kim888 and @Aaliaa have noted, the mask is pricey.  I think if a particular GlamGlow mask is a favorite or HG product, the cost makes a bit more sense.  I find that a little goes a long way with the GG masks and since I don't reach for them on a regular basis, the mini or DS sizes that I have of a couple of the masks are perfect.

[Kim888]

I totally agree @Anonymous - I do like the product but the price is out of control - I do buy the minis sometimes though if my skin needs it! 

[Aaliaa]

I haven't bought a full size GG mask either, but I do love the samples!

[fatimamummy]

@Aaliaa It’s a fun thread idea. I love to see all the mask pics. Personally I take masking very seriously and let my skin decide which mask to use on a particular day. That’s why Despite of bein* a mask junkie, I can’t participate in the challenge but I enjoy seeing what you all are using 🙂

[fatimamummy]

@Anonymous@fieldsofclover I guess I may drop by sometime when my mask coincides with the schedule 🙂

[Anonymous]

Yaaay @fatimamummy!  Also, if you wanted to drop on in with a different mask, that'd be great too. We all love masks here (of course we do, masking is fabulous!!), whether it's on or off the schedule.  😉 

[fieldsofclover]

@fatimamummy This thread has an undercurrent of "all masking all the time", so you're welcome here whether or not the masks you choose happen to line up with the schedule 💛

[Anonymous]

@fatimamummy, I think that is the best way to mask - to base it on what your skin needs on any given day! 

If there's ever a week when the mask of the week challenge lines up with the mask you are using (or even if it is completely different from what's on the schedule and you feel like posting), please do post - we'd love to hear about what mask you are using. 🙂 

[Aaliaa]

We love a serious masker @fatimamummy!! You are always welcome to look at all the pictures and post if and when you feel like. I am trying to keep each week as open as possible for the same reason and definitely break the rules myself too!!

[jen81]

I did these two this am due to dry skin, was an nice a.m. pick me up! My daughter couldn’t figure out what was on my lips🙊

[Anonymous]

@jen81, I've not tried the Sephora eye masks ... yet.  What did you think of the mask?

[yankeefaithful]

@Anonymous I've used the Pearl eye mask and definitely saw results when my eyes needed it due to allergies. 

[Anonymous]

Ohhh, allergies are the pits @yankeefaithful!  Good to know the pearl ones help with them - I sometimes get allergies in the spring; will remember to go for the Pearl eye mask.  Thank you! 🙂

[jen81]

I think they are ok, definetely gamble me a boost of hydration. @Anonymous

[Anonymous]

Thanks @jen81!  I can always use a hydration in the under eye area (and all areas, for that matter) during the winter.

[Anonymous]

I used the Hask Macadamia Oil hair mask and the Sephora lip mask this morning and am pleased with both.  The hair mask left my hair smooth and soft and does a good job of detangling; this is the second hair mask that I've tried from the line and given how both have performed, I'd happily try the other masks.

These Sephora lip masks are my favorite lip masks of this type - where it's like a sheet mask specifically for your lips.  I've tried the jelly-like ones that are popular on YouTube before and haven't had any luck with them - maybe it's me and I'm using them all wrong, but I can never get them to stay on my lips; the only way they stay is if I put them on while I'm lying down on the couch or my bed.  Not so with these Sephora lip masks.  I've tried both flavors - this one, the shea butter, and the rose one, and both were easy to apply and stayed on the entire time I was getting ready this morning.