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!

[itsfi]

@curlychiquita 

You should definitely try the watermelon sleeping mask.  I can't remember who it was but someone mentioned it smells like watermelon jolly ranchers and it sure does.  It's also hydrating. I think those with skin on the dry side might fare better layering the sleeping mask on top of a moisturizer.  Those with normal-to-oily skin might be able to just use this as their moisturizer, particularly in the warmer months, without the need for a separate moisturizer underneath.

[GG84]

@itsfi The Coconut sheet mask 'with orange' packaging makes me laugh 😀 . Which does it smell like? I'm intrigued by this sheet mask. I must search and find it. I'm not so afraid if sheet masks anymore lol. You said the Watermelon Sleep Mask absorbs quickly, have you tried the Laneiage sleep mask? Is it the same texture?

[itsfi]

@GG84 

I wish it smelled like either orange or coconut.  Sadly, it's not scented at all. 😞  If you can pick up one of these masks to try, I think it's worth it; there's a few from Leaders I really like.

I agree with @Aaliaa.  The Laneige and Glow Recipe sleeping masks have different textures - the consistency on the Laneige sleeping mask reminds me of a gel moisturizer, while the Glow Recipe Watermelon sleeping mask is a lot thinner, almost watery jello-like (?).  I have foils of both the Laneige and Glow Recipe mask and am happy to send them to you if you'd like to try them. 

[Aaliaa]

I find them both to be quite different. The Watermelon mask is a consistency I haven't experienced before. Its a goopy jelly and absorbs in seconds. @GG84 @itsfi

[GG84]

@Aaliaa@itsfi Goopy Jelly and runny jello sure do sound interesting. I have the Laneiage and love it but sometimes feel like when it takes forever to dry cause I layer so much skincare and to be honest, I'm so freaking busy lately with work i'm exhausted at night. I'm lucky if I complete my skincare routine twice/week. So I'm now really loking at ways to simplify and save time I guess while still getting all the benefits. 

[itsfi]

@GG84@Aaliaa 

I hear ya about the wait for all the layers of skincare to dry! Lately, I've left my sleeping mask on my night stand and, on nights when I'm too tired to do my complete skincare routine, I will double cleanse and then either pat on a couple layers of the Glow Recipe sleeping mask, or use the GlamGlow ThirstyMud as an overnight mask and be done.  Not ideal but it works.

[Aaliaa]

Thats one of the reasons I love this mask @GG84! I use it on nights when I can't be asked to do multiple steps but want to do something. My skin feels soft after using it. I don't really think of it as a mask, to me its like an essence meets a light AHA meets a really light moisturizer in one. That probably makes no sense but if you get a chance to try it, I would recommend doing so.

[MikeHoncho]

Biorace pore tightening pearl mask that I got in my Ipsy bag this month. It’s ok. The black specks aren’t the easiest to get off.

[itsfi]

@MikeHoncho 

I've never heard of this mask before, but I'm intrigued.  What are the black specks?

[MikeHoncho]

I’m honestly not sure after looking at the ingredients? Maybe the cocoa extract? Ipsy is always sending me stuff I’ve never heard of.

[GG84]

Is there a mask that will take my splintering migraine away? I'll take 427 if so. Until then...just me and Origins Original Skin. Nothin' fancy. My head can't comprehend much more.

[Aaliaa]

Sorry about the migraine @GG84, feel better soon.

[yankeefaithful]

@GG84  So sorry to hear that you have a migraine.  I always end up trying to sleep to get rid of the nasty thing, but sometimes you can't even sleep. I think, for me, the change in seasons and pollen and all the different weather fronts make it worse! I hope you get some relief!!😫

[itsfi]

@GG84 

So sorry to hear about your migraine. Hope you feel better soon!

[scott1201]

Oh man, feel better @GG84. This week when I had sinus headaches I would stick my sheet mask in the fridge before applying. It really seemed to help the headache - maybe give that a shot?

[curlychiquita]

Feel better soon,  @GG84!

[curlychiquita]

@Aaliaa, @itsfi, I finally broke out my Sisley Black Rose mask! Sorry it took me so long. I had a bad allergic reaction to something on my neck, so I was avoiding new things until it healed up. I like it so far. It had a beautiful light scent and a cooling sensation when I put it on. I'll report tomorrow morning about how my skin reacts to it & how it looks.

[curlychiquita]

Morning report. My skin appears tighter and it does actually feel brightened! (I don't know why I was skeptical, for some reason I was.)  The SK-II’s Brightening Derm Revival Mask is still my holy grail, but it is nice to have an option that isn't the hassle of a sheet mask.  I.e., I folded laundry while I had the Sisley on.  It's not a 2-3x a week mask, but I will continue to use it now and again, and will consider buying it again if I have a discount code.

[curlychiquita]

@SheSoGlam, sorry for my late reply. If you become a rewards member at Bloomingdale's, you can get extra points during bonus seasons, then they'll send you a gift card to use.

[SheSoGlam]

Thank you so much for ur Sisley update. I too love the mask. Where did you find the discount? Much appreciated...

[itsfi]

@curlychiquita 

That SK-II mask is fabulous! Fitting of holy grail status!