💕😌 2024 Masking Challenge 😌💖

[eshoe]

Welcome to the 2024 Masking Challenge! 

This year is going to be a little different - simplified. Easy. Every month will have a new theme, and that's it. Feel free to join in whenever and wherever. Most importantly - have fun!

Spring Fling - Baskets and bouquets, showers of much-anticipated rain...this month's focus is herbal and floral sensory delights 💮

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January	Fresh Starts - Time for a re-set, or morning masking? However you see it, this month is all about new beginnings.
February	Winter Love - Whether it's a mask you adore, or something extra-special to care for dry winter skin, this month is for some soothing TLC.
March	March Madness - Competition is in the air! Find a $ dupe of a $$$ mask that is share-worthy? Or find a dupe that works even better than the original? Details, please!
April	Spring Fling - Baskets and bouquets, showers of much-anticipated rain...this month's focus is herbal and floral sensory delights.
May	Dew Drops - May Day lore says to wash your face in the dew you collect in the morning of the first day of May for radiant skin. This month is for absorbing all of that good-for-you H2O.
June	Summer Sunshine - Ice cream, sunglasses, SPF, check! Once the sun is down (or before it's up), extra care is most necessary. How do you give your skin cooling repair?

Mask of the Week Misc. Info & Previous Year's Links:

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To Post:

Each week features a different theme, as well as a letter of the alphabet for coming up with new masking ideas. 

Please include the brand and name of the mask you are trying out, as well as a photo if possible. Any other details are greatly appreciated, including scent, fit, adherence, mask type (hydrating, brightening, exfoliating, detox, sleeping, etc.) as well as your overall experience.

Most importantly: Would you repurchase it? 

Second most important: Have fun and merry masking!

2023 Mask of the Week Challenge

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2022 Mask of the Week Challenge

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2021 Mask of the Week Challenge

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2020 Mask of the Week Challenge:

https://community.sephora.com/t5/Skincare-Aware/2020-Mask-of-the-Week-Challenge-PART-1/m-p/4995162/h...

2019 Mask of the Week Challenge:

https://community.sephora.com/t5/Skincare-Aware/2019-Mask-of-the-Week-Challenge/m-p/4497678/highligh...

2018 Mask of the Week Challenge:

https://community.sephora.com/t5/Skincare-Aware/Mask-of-the-Week-Challenge/td-p/3615125   

Thank you @Aaliaa for starting this thread, and giving us a place to share our love for masks💗

[eshoe]

@PrettyPaint 🤗 so happy to see you here, I understand and am just thankful to hear you are doing ok! This mask seems to be a favorite, haven’t tried it yet but love that it has been so good for everyone who has given it a chance so far. Thanks for sharing:)

[PrettyPaint]

@eshoe  So great to get to chat with you again! 🙂 I really have missed it! I'm glad others have enjoyed this mask as well. I couldn't remember whether I had seen any reviews on it.

[eshoe]

I haven’t tried it yet, but it’s good to know it’s worked for so many here, @PrettyPaint 🙂 I am still working through my stash before making any new purchases, hoping to make it to the end of the year🤞🏼

[Shosh85]

@PrettyPaint  I did that mask earlier this week too! Definitely perfect for the theme!

It's funny how The Creme Shop is all over the place with the fit/size of their masks. Out of all the Creme Shop masks I've tried, the character masks have had the best fit, along with a few from the "fusion" line. 

[PrettyPaint]

@Shosh85  It definitely is perfect for the theme. I'm going to go back a few pages and try to find your review. I really wish I could figure out how the Creme Shop makes their fit determinations. I have seriously considered emailing them to compliment them on the masks that fit well.

[Samtian]

I tried a foil of the Tatcha Violet-C Radiance Mask 1.7 oz/ 50 mL  which fits the rainbow theme. It's a pretty color and smells nice. But my face does not like Vitamin-C. 

[lmaster]

Good thing you just tried a foil and didn't splurge for packaging @Samtian 

[haleyvvvv]

This is such a lovely sounding mask. I'm sorry to hear about the vitamin c, I hope your skin is okay, @Samtian !!

[Samtian]

@haleyvvvv Thank you, it is now.

[eshoe]

Oh no, @Samtian - hope you didn’t have a reaction to this. The powder form has been helpful for me, as I can monitor the amount that goes into my routine better. So sorry this didn’t work for you😕

[Samtian]

@eshoe Oh yes I did haha.

[Shosh85]

@Samtian  Oh bummer, sorry your skin didn't like this one! It definitely wins points for prettiness! 😉

[PrettyPaint]

Oh, no! I'm sorry that your skin isn't a fan of Vitamin C @Samtian. I've always loved the packaging on this one.

[Samtian]

@PrettyPaint Thank you, yes the packaging is gorgeous.

[itsfi]

@Samtian, sorry to hear this one didn’t work out for you. Are you allergic or sensitive to all forms of vitamin C? 

[Samtian]

@itsfi Not sure, but I  know my face does not like it at all.

[itsfi]

I’m sorry @Samtian! I hope your skin is recovering from the vitamin C in this one.

[itsfi]

Rainbow week continues with orange and I went with a pumpkin theme. 🎃 Come to think of it, I may have also gone with a pumpkin theme for last year's rainbow week as well. 🤣 In any event, it's not the exact same masking session as before, but each of these masks are repeats. I'm also going to give this masking sesh a Q for quintessential, as pumpkins are the quintessential fall vegetable! 😆😉

Pumpkins everywhere!

Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask

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Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask is one of my forever favorite mask, a true oldie-but-goodie. This PTR mask literally smells like a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks, which yes, that's what's in the back there - my first pumpkin spice latte of the season. This physical and chemical exfoliating mask is a smidge on the thick side, but spreads easily. There's a slight tingling upon initial contact, the result of the pumpkin extract (a natural exfoliator), vitamin C, and lactic acid (AHA), but it eventually fades away, leaving my skin super soft, polished, and brightened. This PTR mask is a regular repurchase. 

Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spice Biocellulose Face Mask

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Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spice Bio-cellulose Face Mask has more of an autumn spice scent than a pumpkin spice scent, due in large part, I suspect to the clove leaf, orange peel and turmeric root extracts. Bio-cellulose masks are nice after a peel, or here, the enzymatic PTR mask. While I think this pumpkin skin mask is better than the original Trader Joe's mask, this isn't one I'm inclined to repurchase. I will, however, be interested to see if Trader Joe's brings this mask back this season or if there will be a new mask, sheet mask or otherwise, for the fall. I've heard that some pumpkin products have begun making their way to certain TJ's, but the ones near me are said to have them in stock next week, which coincides with @SportyGirly125's post on the Trader Joe's thread that pumpkin product should be arriving in TJ stores after Labor Day. 

Too Cool For School Pumpkin Hydra Gold Eye Gel Patch Illuminating 2-Step Eye Patch

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Too Cool For School Pumpkin Hydra Gold Eye Gel Patch Illuminating 2-Step Eye Patch is another multi-step mask, with the first step being a medium thick eye cream with claimed brightening and anti-wrinkle properties and the second step being oversized hydrogel eye patches infused with pumpkin and 24K gold to firm and brighten the undereye area. I'm not a huge eye cream person, though you probably wouldn't think it with all the DS and FS eye creams I have, the vast majority of which were part of gwps or gift bags. That said, the cream in this first step is nice - it goes on smoothly and there's enough for my entire face. It's impossible to know if this cream lives up to its anti-wrinkle claims with one use, but my undereye area does feel hydrated and looks a bit more plump after applying the cream. The gold eye patches are extra large, which I don't mind as it means my cheeks also get to benefit from the cooling hydrogel - we're experiencing a bit of a heat wave at the moment so the cooling sensation is very much welcome. Overall, this 2-step eye care pack is alright - the packaging is cute and it's fun to use. I can see this being something useful before a special occasion or to use while on a flight (especially if you need to hit the ground running when you land), which is more likely how I'd use it again if I had another one of these packs, but ultimately, this is not a repurchase for me. 

[lmaster]

Sorry to see the tcfs masks were not a repurchase @itsfi love your theme 😊

[itsfi]

@lmaster, I much prefer the coconut line of TCFS masks, and the egg line too, over their pumpkin masks. These weren’t bad; I think  I’m just finicky when it comes to undereye patches. Gotta have a pumpkin theme around this time of year. 🎃 

[eshoe]

What most excites me in this photo is the evidence of coffee, yum @itsfi ☕️ You also must truly ❤️ the PTR, that is a FS I spy☺️ Love finding a go-to mask that makes you happy!