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!

[eshoe]

Yep, @Shosh85-in fact the only Oozoo mask I haven’t loved is the Pore one, only because it caused a breakout. The In-Shot ones are great so far (have a couple more to try but the Nutrients one was superb). Also the capsule line is great-I have the honey and cocoon ones to try but the Rose one was outstanding. Wish they weren’t as $$ though for an everyday mask 🙄

[eshoe]

Hey, I just tried that for the first time last week, @Aaliaa! Really impressed with the results and how my skin looks in makeup now. How often do you do it? 

[Aaliaa]

About every 3 weeks. I've always had facial hair and have waxed my face for about 15 years. @scott1201 introduced dermaplane to me and I'm loving it. No worry about pulling on skin, redness and breaking out. I find my skincare absorbs better and makeup sits better. I have actually once dermaplaned the area around my ankle (my razor broke and the dress I was wearing showed the ankle and I definitely needed to shave!) @eshoe

[eshoe]

Hey, well I just readjusted the shape of my brows accidentally while dermaplaning tonight, @Aaliaa@scott1201@keana1 thank goodness for all the fancy brow-filling tools, no one noticed😆 This may become the mightiest tool in my beauty arsenal...it’s so versatile and multi-functional! @Loretta55 would love to know how your set is working out, I may need to upgrade at some point.

[Aaliaa]

Oh no!! I for ages avoided anywhere near my eyebrows. I've tried to clean up the top, but I'm just too scared. Hopefully it will grow back soon @eshoe!

[Loretta55]

Sorry about your eyebrows @eshoe. I have been using Revitabrow because I over tweezed my eyebrows sand I really see a difference. I wish the cost was cheaper but I have it ordered with auto delivery at Dermstore so I receive a small discount.

[eshoe]

Thanks for the tip, @Loretta55. Fortunately it was my ‘bad eyebrow’ so at least I still have one good one😂 

[Loretta55]

I am very happy with my purchase @eshoe. I dermaplaned only on areas that were not close to my hairline or eyebrows because I am a klutz. 

The only drawback with dermaplaning is my face is itchy but it never looked better.

[eshoe]

Hopefully it doesn’t stay itchy for too long, @Loretta55. I imagine you hydrate pretty good afterwards, too! Thanks for letting me know😊

[scott1201]

Hah! That’s a great story, @Aaliaa. Maybe I should carry a face razor in my emergency makeup bag. 

[eshoe]

A mini size one , maybe 2”, with a 1” comb, would be great, @scott1201. Perfect. I bet there is one already out there.

[Aaliaa]

Haha, I should have added I wouldn't recommend it. I nicked myself more then usual @scott1201

[Shosh85]

@Aaliaa So happy to hear from you!! I know there was apt of people wondering about you! Glad to hear you are doing well! 🤗❤️ 

[itsfi]

@Aaliaa  

So good to see you! *waves 🙂  I'm glad to hear you are feeling better; you've been missed. 

[lmaster]

@Aaliaa so happy I found this thread! everyone has truly inspired me to stay up on the masking routine 😊

[eshoe]

I am just glad you are back and taking care where and when it is needed, @Aaliaa. Hope to start seeing you more regularly again! @GG84

[scott1201]

Heyyyyy @Aaliaa! Missed you girl. Glad you're back 🙂 

[yankeefaithful]

@Aaliaa Oh, so glad to hear from you!! I hope you're ok!! I know how hard it is to keep up on the boards because everyday life interferes alot!!😉 Take care!!😍

[itsfi]

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I squeezed in a masking session before dinner tonight.  I started with the O.R.G. Skincare Mineral Face Peel. I’ve posted about this before; it’s not bad, just okay. I prefer the PTR FirmX Peeling Gel over this one but am working on trying to finish up the product.  After, I reached for the Sephora Collection Pomegranate Face Mask – its purpose is described as anti-fatigue and energizing. The energizing part is what drew me to this particular sheet mask.

There’s a fresh scent to the mask when you first open the packet. There’s not a lot of excess essence in the pouch but the mask itself seems fairly saturated with essence – not so much that it is dripping everywhere but enough to add a little weight to the already slightly-thicker-than-most-standard-sheet-masks. Fit and adherence was good; I only needed to make a few minor adjustments to the mask, in the usual spots. I left the mask on for a half an hour, 10 minutes longer than the suggested time. After removing it, my skin felt a little more hydrated and looked a bit brighter. The pomegranate mask isn’t a bad mask at all.  Quite the contrary; it’s a pretty good mask. It just suffers from having other masks that do a better job at hydrating and brightening. I personally find that the pearl face mask does a better job at brightening and the honey face mask and the coconut face masks are the better choices in this line when it comes to hydrating and moisturizing the skin.

[Shosh85]

@itsfi I have tried this mask and have pretty much the same feelings; pretty decent, just not the best. 😉👍

[itsfi]

@Shosh85 

Yeah, it's in the middle tier of the Sephora face masks - not bad, but not great!  Sephora has a lot of good face sheet masks so it's got some competition. 🙂