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!

[bakeamuffin]

that’s  winning me over with Thirstymud, I actually love coconut/beachy scents 😂 (says the girl who likes to avoid fragrance in skincare LOL). I’m even more tempted to put it in my cart! Thanks for your feedback @scott1201 😊

[itsfi]

I had some time yesterday to do a little masking in the morning and evening.

AM - I used GlamGlow InstaMud on just my T-zone and then The Crème Shop I Wish to be … Photoshopped Biocellulose Face Mask. I’ve used the InstaMud a few times and have found that it works best for me when I just use it on my T-zone or just on my nose. This is the second mask from the Biocellulose “I wish to be…” line from The Crème Shop.

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The ingredients list for the biocellulose mask includes AHA, lemon, Vitamin C, niacinamide, ceramides and Pacific algae, among other ingredients. This biocellulose mask was a near perfect fit for my face – the only adjustments I needed to make was to fold the mask up at my chin to shorten the length and to make a small cut/tear to the sides of the mask along bridge of my nose; this allowed that area of the mask to lay flat on my face. There’s some, but not a lot of excess essence in the packet and, as far as I could tell, no scent to the mask either. I left the mask on for half an hour and patted what little essence remained after removing the mask. There was initially some tackiness but that quickly disappeared after the essence was fully absorbed into the skin. My complexion looked brighter, more clear, smooth and moisturized. I really liked this mask; I would repurchase this mask but before I do, I’d like to try the other 2 masks from this biocellulose line first.

PM - I decided to keep it simple with nighttime masking and went with these two well-loved products – the DDG Extra Strength Peel Pads and then the GlamGlow ThirstyMud as an overnight mask.  Sometimes simple is the most effective and these two give me the results I want – smooth, bright and hydrated skin.  🙂

[Shosh85]

@itsfi These are some great duos! I’ve done the DDG peel and ThirstyMud combo a couple times as well!! It is a pretty perfect duo! 👌

I’m getting curious about the InstaMud! – but also a little hesitant to try it since I’m pretty sure it would just dry me out! 🤷‍♀️

Im happy to hear the Photoshopped one was a good one! I actually just tried one from the “I Wish To....” line! I’m super excited to try out more of these! 🙌🤗

[itsfi]

Ooooh, which one from the "I wish to be" line did you try @Shosh85?  They seem to be good ones as far as I can tell.

The InstaMud just goes on the parts of my face where I am oily.  The first time I used it, I applied it all over my face and that was not the best way for someone with my skin type to go about it.  My cheeks, which are generally dry year-round, felt very tight and were a bit more dry afterwards too.     

[bakeamuffin]

The photoshopped mask sounds nice, especially for the morning to help prep your skin for the day. 😄 

You and @Shosh85 are making it hard to resist the Thirstymud mask! I can’t wait to get my hands on it to try 😄 thanks for your reviews ❤️ You have such awesome masking choices @itsfi 😊

[itsfi]

Thank you @bakeamuffin!  ❤️  I didn't learn about sheet masks until late in my skincare journey and it's been a lot of fun mixing and matching different masks for the various combinations.

If you end up getting the ThirstyMud, do let us know what you think of it. @Shosh85

[bakeamuffin]

Tonight my skin was craving some hydration so I reached for the Chia Seed Mask 😊 

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I was so excited to finally try a Creme Shop Mask (thank you @itsfi!!!) and a Hydrating Mask is so fitting for me 😄 This Mask was SOAKED in serum, but the thin cotton material held it very well because it wasn’t dripping all over the place when I opened it, yay! I applied it to my face starting from the forehead working my way down, and while it was a little wide for my face, I found it fit fairly well for a sheet mask. There was hardly any serum left in the package but I did dip my hand in and put that little bit of excess in my décolleté. I was happy with how it stayed in place for the duration of my masking, and pleased that it lasted about 25 minutes before it started to dry out. When I removed it my skin felt very hydrated, a little bit tacky, but not at all tight. The tacky feeling diminished once I applied my moisturizer, which soaked into my skin beautifuly. My face feels nice and balanced now, and looks refreshed and healthy. It also still feels so soft from Babyfacial yesterday ☺️ I would say this one is a definite win! 😄💦 Dry skin rejoice 🙌🏻 
My lips needed a little love too, so I used some of the Banana lip balm! 🍌 it’s the best banana scent ever and feels really great on my lips! I’ll be reaching for this often 😄❤️

[Shosh85]

@bakeamuffin Oooh, yay! Chia Seed Creme Shop for the win! I’m happy you liked it! It seems like everyone is liking this one! I think this will be the next one I use! 

I’ll be adding that Banana lip balm to my next order! – (and a couple others, of course😉) It sounds yummy 😋 

[itsfi]

Yay @bakeamuffin, so very happy these two worked out for you!  The Chia Seed mask really is quite hydrating, isn't it?!  🙂  "Dry skin rejoice" - LOVE that! 

[bakeamuffin]

@itsfi it totally is!! My skin is still feeling quite hydrated today and no dry areas!! 😄 I’m really happy with this one, thanks again for sending it my way ❤️

[itsfi]

Good news @bakeamuffin!  🙂 The first time I used the Chia Seed mask, I was taken aback (in the best way) by how hydrating it was.  ❤️  I was hoping your skin would respond well to it - yay! 🙂

[eshoe]

@bakeamuffin the banana lip balm looks so fun 😄 Having a go-to lui balm in every room of the house is a necessity!!!

[bakeamuffin]

@eshoe that is so true, I find I apply more lip balm when it’s readily available. It really helps that this one smells so good, I find myself reaching for it very often 😊🍌

[scott1201]

I am way super behind on posting pics from this week!

Tuesday: 

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This was my first time trying this Creme Shop mask and i really enjoyed it! Fit wise, it was VERY large and the under-nose-strip was very small. This seems to be the case with most of the non-fusion Creme Shop masks i have used. Not a big deal and not a deal breaker, just something to be aware of. This one also had lots of essence left in the package so i smoothed it on my hands and elbows. My skin was very happy the next morning - i would definitely use this one again 🙂

Wednesday:

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Also a new Creme Shop mask for me! Same fit as the mask referenced earlier but much less serum left in the package. This one smelled a little herb-y (i guess as one would expect) but it wasn't overwhelming or too much. Nice and moisturizing! Would use again 🙂

Today:

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Started today off by shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale while masking with the Cold Brew sheet mask - a great way to start the morning 🙂 I do wish it smelled stronger of coffee but it's a great mask. Out of the 3, i think i would repurchase this one first.

[curlychiquita]

@scott1201, great masking so far each day this week!

[itsfi]

@scott1201, now that is a fabulous way to spend the morning - shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale while masking away with the Cold Brew face mask.  ❤️ ❤️ ❤️  Gonna keep on the lookout for any posts on the haul thread about your finds from the Nordies sale.  🙂

Happy to hear these masks worked out well for you!

[Shosh85]

These are some good ones, @scott1201! I have the Chia one but have yet to use it! - by the sound of yours and @itsfi’s reviews, this is a great one for moisturizing! Can’t wait to try it! 

The Cold Brew mask is one of my favorites too, but nothing beats that Caffe Mocha one! 😉

[bakeamuffin]

Great masking this week @scott1201! The Cold Brew face mask sounds delightful! Hope you scored some goodies from the sale! 😄

[bakeamuffin]

After receiving Babyfacial from @itsfi as a gift, I couldn’t wait to try it - literally! I did my skincare routine a little early so I could get on with masking 😄 Thank you again Fi ❤️

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  I didn’t line up a sheet mask with this because I wanted to see its full potential, and so that if I had any negative side effects I would be able to pinpoint which product caused it. I read through the instructions carefully and applied Babyfacial to my clean, dry skin. Initially I could feel a strong tingling, especially around my nose where my pores are more prominent, but it quickly dissipated. I set my timer for 20 minutes, and went about my evening. When I rinsed the mask, I was immediately happy with the results; my skin was smooth, soft, and glowy. I applied the Marula oil as suggested and it really sank into my skin leaving it feeling so hydrated and fresh. I didn’t need to apply Lala before bed because my face was still well moisturized and felt comfortable. This morning my skin is clear, smooth, glowing, and just feels *good*. My skin seems to respond very well to the AHA/BHA combo, similar to the extra strength Alpha Beta peels I love. This is a huge win for me, I’m so happy to have Babyfacial join my skincare lineup ☺️💕

[curlychiquita]

I'm glad you liked your DE, @bakeamuffin!  

[bakeamuffin]

Thank you @curlychiquita ☺️