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!

[Carmenatty]

@Shosh85  Thank you.it's a combination of eating right and zero alcohol,and the right skin care☺

[missjeanie]

The last of last weeks masking!

The Cream shop Hyaluronic Acid mask could quickly become a favourite.  My skin has been so dry lately with the -30C weather and this mask just felt so good!  It had a lot of serum, it fit fairly well, it stayed on nicely and stayed 'wet' for a good 40 minutes when I took it off.  No discernible scent, the serum was a bit on the thicker side and best of all, my skin felt nicely hydrated after.  I could have gotten away without a moisturizer if it had been summer, but I applied an oil and moisturizer after since I've been getting some flaking off and on in spots. I bought a back up pack of these guys the next day.  They'll get used up this winter for sure!

My Sunday mask was one of the D masks I'd set out at the beginning of the week.  Unfortunately due to all the dry skin I didn't want to use some of the heavier detox clay masks.  This Dr. Wellness mask came in a set of 4 that I found on clearance for 3$ and figured... why not?  Well... Sometimes you get what you pay for lol... The mask it self was quite wet, the serum was the consistency of water.  The mask wouldn't stick to my face, so I finally just lied down with it.  The scent was nice enough considering I'm not a big tea tree oil fan, it was quite light and fresh.  my skin felt a bit tacky after taking it off and I said screw it and just had a shower.  I did post shower, massage in all the extra serum, and had to put a moisturizer over this.  This mask did nothing for the way my skin felt.  I'll use up the other three, but I'm not in a hurry to do so, or expecting much.

loved this guy!Dr. Wellness Rejuvenating Tea Tree Oil did not rejuvenate.

[Shosh85]

@missjeanie Sorry to hear the Dr. Wellness mask was a bummer! At least it was cheap!

I have a 5 pack of those Creme Shop masks and have yet to use them!! I'm happy to hear you liked them!! I have dry skin too, so it's good to know they work!! 👍🤗

[missjeanie]

@Shosh85 oh yes the Cream Shop Hyaluronic mask will be a pleasure to use for me going forward.  I look forward to that mask! It went to show how big of a difference there was with the two!

[itsfi]

@missjeanie sorry to hear the Dr. Wellness mask was a letdown. Maybe you can try it out again in the spring or summer, when the weather is warmer. Sometimes that changes how a mask performs for me. 

Ahh yes, The Creme Shop hyaluronic acid sheet mask - great for dryness! 💦 

[missjeanie]

Actually saving them for summer isn't a bad idea @itsfi. They'd be cooling for a few minutes if I had them in the fridge and I *usually don't need as much moisture in the summer. 

[lmaster]

oh that's a bummer the Dr mask didn't perform! @missjeanie I'm so sick of this weather!!

[missjeanie]

@lmaster I feel ya... this cold is getting to all of us!

[veronika23]

Glad the CS was a hit! I have it so can't wait to get to it. Sorry the other one was a dud @missjeanie 

[missjeanie]

I'm interested to see how everyone else likes the CS mask now.  @veronika23 I"m excited to use it again!

[veronika23]

I'll for sure post about it when I try it!!! @missjeanie  🙂

[keana1]

I’m sorry that the Dr. Wellness mask wasn’t that great @missjeanie ! I’ve never smelled tea tree oil before ! @itsfi sent me the Face Shop Hyaluronic Acid Mask to try, sounds great! 

[missjeanie]

@keana1 That was so nice of @itsfi !! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

[keana1]

She’s amazing @missjeanie @itsfi ! I’m sure that I’ll enjoy this mask! My skin loves hyaluronic acid ! 😍

[eshoe]

Oh bummer about the Dr. Wellness mask @missjeanie. Masks like that (in sets) are the reason I made a deal with myself to ONLY buy multipacks of known/trusted brands at TJ Maxx😆  They were also what motivated me to start a spreadsheet since I can’t search on the thread;)

[missjeanie]

@eshoe It was a bit of a bummer.  I'm trying to mostly only pick up masks from brands that I recognize, but I figure if something is super cheap, then its not really a big deal if it doesn't work out.  At least it didn't do anything bad to my skin! 

[keana1]

Yesterday’s masking : to conclude D and Clean Week, after cleansing my face and making sure ir was dry, I used the DE Sukari babyfacial ( Thanks @itsfi 😘 ) and left it on for 20 minutes which is the recommended time. After rinsing I applied the BOSCIA - Tsubaki Oil Deep Hydrating Bio-Cellulose Mask

Thanks again Fi 😉 ! because it falls into the Clean category and also is rich in Tsubaki oil ( from the Camellia Japonica plant seeds ), sodium hyaluronate, coconut fruit oil & water plus other hydrating ingredients. This bio-cellulose mask is sandwiched between 2 plastic mesh layers and drenched in serum. The fit was perfect so no alterations were needed. ( I kept the remaining serum for future use ). After leaving it on for 60 minutes ( instead of 20 minutes ) I gently removed it ( some parts were stuck on my forehead so when I removed the mask, some tearing occurred ). The mask was dry in some areas ( nose, chin and forehead ) and still damp on both cheeks. This mask deserves an A+ since my skin was very hydrated, moisturized and plump. Absolutely perfect for dry/very dry skin types and for winter. Since I had used the Babyfacial, I tried a new gel from La Roche Posay which is called Cicaplast Gel B5. This is a dermatologist approved gel that’s used as an epidermal recovery accelerator. It’s used as a post-peeling, laser, sutures recovery gel.This product contains glycerin, different silicones ( silicones do block pores but are very beneficial for healing purposes ), madecassoside ( from the Centella Asiatica plant ( also known as Tiger Grass ), sodium hyaluronate + other beneficial ingredients ( copper, zinc, manganese etc...) Because it’s rich in silicones, I used the Boscia mask first, since the silicones would have blocked my skin from absorbing the serum from the mask. This gel spreads easily but gives the skin a very shiny aspect due to the silicones. I don’t have blocked pores, never suffered from acne and have dry/very dry skin this gel is perfectly suited for my skin type. I’ll always use this gel after the DE Sukari babyfacial or TO AHA 30%+BHA 2% Peeling solution to minimize irritation and accelerate recovery. ( the DE babyfacial also gets an A+ rating )I also exfoliated my lips with the Sephora Honey Lip Scrub

[Shosh85]

@keana1 This sounds like a very nice masking session! I've only heard good things about that Boscia mask! Biocellulose really is my favorite type of mask!

I haven't heard of that La Roche-Posay! Thanks for the info! My skin type is pretty much the same as yours – sounds like something I could use! 👍😍

[keana1]

Thanks @Shosh85 ! I was debating whether to buy Dr.Jart+ Cicapair cream or lotion but the LaRoche Posay Gel wasn’t as expensive and is dermatologist approved! I’m starting a low buy starting now! I’m tempted by so many new products but I have to stand my ground, which is going to be difficult 🙄 !

[Shosh85]

@keana1 Oh man, you're telling me! Standing your ground with beauty items especially, is definitely hard for me too! It seems every time I tell myself I'm going on a low-buy, something new and fancy comes out! I get the "urge to splurge" quite often... haha! 😂

[keana1]

I have the same problem @Shosh85 ! Every time I want to be on a low buy, they always come out with new products that are interesting! 😱 February will have to be a NO buy ! I have to renew my professional license and my drivers license ! This sucks!