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!

[fieldsofclover]

@heartsmyface Fun hand mask! I love that your mug is self-censored too 🤣

[heartsmyface]

Haha, phew,  I remain safe from getting a wrist slap from the mods:) @fieldsofclover

[Seymore3]

These are the lip masks/treatments I used this week.

I use the bite lip mask almost every night and I like the Kaplan MD and Glamglow since they exfoliate without being to harsh.

[Anonymous]

I love Kaplan MD products!

[Anonymous]

Week 3: Lip, Hand or Foot Masks

Had a free morning today and tried to make the most of it - got in some 'me' time and spent a good part of it reading and masking.  Ahhhh.... so relaxing!  🙂

Started with a nose mask, eye mask and DIY hair mask of avocado oil, honey and egg yolk).  Later, followed those up with the hand and foot masks and the SK-II hydrating mask.

The SK-II hydrating duo set is amazing. The Sephora hand and foot masks are tried-and-true faves, but the Sephora charcoal nose mask is a pass for me.

DIY hair mask - 2Tbsp avocado oil + 2Tbsp honey + egg yolk (shower cap not pictured)

[CakesCakes]

@Anonymous How fun!  I’m very curious about the hand and foot masks. I’ve read the directions for a few foot masks and never bought them because I wouldn’t have the patience to leave them on for a set number of hours.  Also, what does the hair mask help with?  And how long do you leave it in for?

[Anonymous]

Oh, @CakesCakes, for the DIY hair mask, the honey and avocado oil are for moisturizing, strengthening; the honey also makes my hair smooth; egg yolks to help retain moisture - this winter has been brutal on my hair; it seems more dry than usual.  I normally use olive oil for my DIY hair masks, but we ran out of that and had the avocado oil. I could have used an avocado but that was earmarked for my breakfast - avocado toast.  😉   I do this mask about once a month and leave it on for 10-20 minutes.

[CakesCakes]

@Anonymous Thanks! I’ll have to try this sometime. I like doing DIY hair masks! 

[Anonymous]

@CakesCakes, the directions for this foot mask say to leave it on for 20 minutes, so you could do a face mask (sheet or rinse off) and do this foot mask at the same time. I've left it on longer without a problem; there's a lot of essence in these masks so they could stay on longer without being soaked up, even with how dry my skin is. I'll put them on, turn on the electric throw blanket, curl up and read for a little bit ... 

[Lazybeautybeast]

Very nice @Anonymous!! I read while I masked too! Me time is the best!

[Anonymous]

Agree @Lazybeautybeast!  Reading and masking are two of my favorite things to do!  I sometimes feel bad for taking 'me' time but when I take it, I find it is very helpful - restful and rejuvenating.  A nice (and needed) break.

[Aaliaa]

Nice range of masks @Anonymous! Do you find the honey gets sticky and hard to wash out after you apply it?

[Anonymous]

@Aaliaa, I haven't had any issues washing the honey out of my hair.  I think the oil and egg yolk help to give it enough slip that it doesn't get so sticky (as I might imagine it would if I just added honey to my hair).

[Fernleaf]

I am slow to take pictures, so here they are:

Jan 1st - 7th Hydrating Mask: Boscia Cool Blue Calming Mask

Jan 8th - 14th Glam Glow Mask: SUPERMUD

Jan 15th - 21st Lip Mask: THEFACESHOP Modeling Gel Patch for Lips (will use tonight)

Jan 22nd - 28th Weird Mask: I'm lame and am going to go with a Pore Scaling Black Aqua mask from Leaders

[CakesCakes]

@Fernleaf I understand you completely! I’m always so late to take pictures too. I’d love to hear your thoughts about the lip masks once you’ve tried it out. 

[Aaliaa]

Nice choice of masks @Fernleaf! How did you like the lip mask?

[Anonymous]

@Fernleaf, these masks look so fun!  After you've had a chance to use the lip mask, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it - I can never keep those masks on while sitting or standing upright.  

As for next week's mask, I'm so intrigued by your mask. I've never seen that particularly one from Leaders before.  

[Fernleaf]

My sister has said nothing but good things about the lip mask, yet I have yet to try it out.  The Leaders mask has no English on it but the front bit you can see, so I'll need to look up how this mask will work.  I will definitely let you know about how they are, @Anonymous.

[Aaliaa]

I'm jumping forward a few weeks to multi-masking week. I don't think I've ever used so many masks in one time but it was one of those lazy days I had the time to mask while doing things around the house. Yesterday I used my go-to coconut with a little tea tree oil hair oil and it always leaves my hair soft after washing. If my hair is feeling extra tangly (thats a word right?) the oil helps me comb my hair in the shower.

PTR Trio PTR 24K Gold Mask

P.S This was my first time using the 24K Gold mask. This isn't something I would buy on its own, but it came in a set so I was happy to try it. It is supposed to be firming and anti-aging but I didn't really look any different. I didn't really expect to see any difference (can a mask really firm your face?) and would never but it on its own but I might use this on my neck, it can't hurt right!?!

Depotted Bite Lip Mask

[CakesCakes]

@Aaliaa do you have a favorite PTR mask? I’ve only tried a sample of their mud mask and I loved it but haven’t purchased it because of the price. I thought about buying a holiday/mini set but wasn’t sure if I would use any of the other masks in the set. 

[Aaliaa]

For me its a toss-up between The Irish Moor Mud or the Pumpkin Enzyme. I have used them as a duo an I really like the results. Depending on your skin I would recommend one of these two from the PTR range @CakesCakes.