💕😌 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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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💗

[missjeanie]

I've got my avocados ready @eshoe !  

[eshoe]

Mmmm pictures pretty please of your guac @missjeanie! Do you have a recipe you love?

[missjeanie]

Truthfully I don't really cook with recipes @eshoe , I will however post a pic tomorrow! 

[eshoe]

For things like guacamole I don’t, @missjeanie. It either turns out great or a,”huh, that’s interesting.”

[eshoe]

Buddying up with the Superfood Mangosteen Balancing Mask, after trying out the Primera 10-Seed Nourishing Modeling Mask.

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It’s been quite some time since I’ve used a modeling mask. This one has two complete sets, including two cups and one wooden spatula.

The first packet has a translucent green gel, which when mixed together...

magically becomes a beautiful sea foam mint green:

The scent reminds me of belif’s products, fresh and clean, but not laundry-detergent type clean. There was enough product for both my daughter and I (bonus buddy pairing) to generously cover our faces. We left it on around 30 minutes, then began peeling it off. It removed easily, though not in large patches. My skin felt soft and cool to the touch, reminding me just how much I love the after-effects of modeling masks! I do wish the packaging would minimized, and it made me realize why the Dr. Jart+ freaky baby masks are packaged the way they are...so the user has a container to mix in, I think. At any rate, I really enjoyed this and would buy it again in a heartbeat!

The Farmskin Superfood Salad for Skin Balancing mask was a good follow up as I’ve had a pesky blemish on my chin this week. I didn’t notice a scent to speak of, and the sheet itself fit well, no snips needed. I left it on around 25 minutes and removed to find no remaining tack on my skin. This line is fun and I will happily use the remainder of my little salad pack🥗 Thank you @ShortErica, @lmaster and @Shosh85 for suggesting and joining in for this one☺️

[tjffc]

@eshoe Great Mask. 

[eshoe]

Thank you @tjffc , fun if you’re in the mood to make a mess!

[PrettyPaint]

@eshoe  That primera mask looks so interesting. Modeling and peel off masks always make me a little nervous, but this one seems like it would be pretty gentle. 

[eshoe]

It’s a mood thing, @PrettyPaint - I’ve accepted that. Multi-step sheet masks are often pushed aside due to the extra effort required, so to have a multi-step and messy wash-off can seem even more cumbersome. I think you would enjoy it, it’s one of the best modeling masks I’ve tried yet:)

[CookieGirl1]

I always feel like the modeling masks look like a DIY at-home science experiment, lol.  And how fun is it to do masking with your daughter?!  I love how you and your family seem so close, @eshoe :).

[eshoe]

It’s not something I’m up for often, @CookieGirl1, I totally get it! It’s like a twice a year thing for me. They really do have a cooling effect (not as much as the OH Cold Plunge, but gently soothing). 

I’m grateful to share a few masking sessions with her. I always admired watching my own Mother get ready for an evening out with my Dad, but didn’t have the same type of closeness. I am also learning that it’s ok to be silly. Not an easy thing to do as an adult (or maybe it is for most!). 

[missjeanie]

Love the modelling masks @eshoe ... such a fun project that I'm happy you got to share!

[eshoe]

@missjeanie it was a treat, and one I don’t take for granted. A modeling mask in powder form with a gel in a tube activator would be great to save it for a second use when masking solo😊

[Kim888]

@eshoe @That looks so fun!!! Glad to hear it worked well too!!

[eshoe]

@Kim888 It’s a great modeling mask, I need to pick up another before the sale ends. I forgot to use my discount on this order but it was still worth it:)

[lmaster]

@eshoe I love the mangosteen!! The scent I picked up floralish I think lol

[eshoe]

Good to know, @lmaster. The green tea has been my favorite so far, I still have the coconut and a few more (beet I think?) to try though.

[ShortErica]

Glad to hear the mangosteen worked well for you too @eshoe! Very cool getting to buddy up with your daughter on the Primera.

[eshoe]

It wasn’t planned, @ShortErica, she just wanted to be a part of the mess😂 This might be a mask even the boys enjoy! Already looking forward to the next one.

[ShortErica]

I'm hoping to get them started on good skincare habits young @eshoe. They use chapstick before bed. They picked the ones shaped like a Hershey kiss from @Shosh85 

[Shosh85]

@ShortErica  Awe, that's great! My 4 year old really likes the chapstick that looks like a rainbow poop emoji 😂