💕😌 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 like that you call it a library @itsfi !

[itsfi]

@missjeanie, I've had percolating in my mind for a few years now, the concept of a curated collection of masks that I would set up like a mini library. I do mean "mini" because I can't have the library be too large. I mean, the sheet mask library version of the Smithsonian, it cannot be. 🤣 

[tjffc]

@itsfi Lovely concept  Gorgeous and wonderful results!   

[itsfi]

@tjffc, when I first used these eye masks from The Creme Shop, I thought they were just so large but the size has really come in handy for me. It covers the areas where I'm prone to be more dry. It doesn't hurt that with this one at least, the scent is amazing! Highly recommend these eye masks.  😁

[PrettyPaint]

@itsfi  Oh yes, this is such a nice one! I remember the first time I tried it I was surprised how good it smelled!

[itsfi]

The scent seriously needs to be bottled @PrettyPaint! 😉 An example of when added fragrance is done right. 

[sonnydee]

Im embarrassed to say I have yet to try these. Maybe I'll wear one tomorrow while I'm cooking/getting ready for a party.😁 I think i have all the variations too. @itsfi glad to hear its a good one, im just so bad about using eye masks. And I should since i always get the "you look tired". Duh, people. Duh. 😳

[itsfi]

What @sonnydee?!!! People tell you that you look tired?! 😮 I hope they were discreet about it. I shouldn't be surprised; in the past, there's been more than one occasion where I was told "oh, you really don't look so good." Thank you for that; no really; thank YOU! 🤣 Hahaha! The things people say. I've have these in my mask bin for ages it seems. I sometimes forget they are there but after using this one, I'm reminded how well these will come in handy when periodic breakouts or maskne means it might be better to not use a sheet mask on my chin / jawline area. Hope this one works out well for you. Have fun at your party!!! 

[sonnydee]

Not really discreet 😳@itsfi. and i even had that comment come up not just from family or "friends" but even acquaintances. And even if I have a newborn. Smh. 😥 i havent heard it fairly recently since weve been at home more but I'm sure it's coming

[itsfi]

Ugh! 🤦🏻‍♀️ So sorry @sonnydee! 

[sonnydee]

Its ok @itsfi just helps me sharpen my wittiness/sarcastic responses. And if i don't like the person...😾...im not even joking the things I come up.with. Some people just lack common sense/manners/courtesy. 

[itsfi]

Excellent outlook @sonnydee! 🤗 It’s good to have a healthy dialogue of wit and sarcasm with yourself every now and again! Keeps the mind sharp! 😉 

[Shosh85]

B is for Benton

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Benton Goodbye Redness Centella Mask Pack

Material:

Thin cotton

Serum:

Clear and watery. A little extra in the pouch for hands and arms

Scent:

None that I could tell

Fit:

Almost perfect- just a smidge too long at the chin/jawline

Wear Time:

Half hour

Tack:

Very light and only stuck around for less than 10 minutes

Results:

Soft and smooth, lightly hydrated skin and a brighter, more even complexion.

I used a Biore nose strip right before this mask and it cleared up the redness I got from it.

Repurchase?

Yes, definitely! I would actually love to have permanent backups of this one. It makes a great soothing mask and a perfect one to have handy when my skin is acting up.

[lmaster]

Nice!! @Shosh85 where did you find this one??

[PrettyPaint]

@Shosh85 Yay! I really like centella as a mask ingredient.

[Shosh85]

@PrettyPaint  Oh, me too! It's definitely one of my favorite skincare ingredients! 😃

[itsfi]

I'm in 100% agreement with you on having permanent backups of this mask @Shosh85! 😁 Benton has a small curation of sheet masks but they are so good! ❤️ 

[Shosh85]

@itsfi  Happy to hear it's a love for you too! I would definitely love to try the others from the brand! 😃

[itsfi]

@Shosh85, is this the first Benton sheet mask you’ve used? They have an aloe one that I really like - it along with this Cica one falls into the category of “masks to keep on hand for skin emergencies.” Both are in my skincare first aid kit. Benton also makes a sheet mask version of their popular snail bee serum. 

[Shosh85]

@itsfi  Yup, this is my first one! I remember you reviewing the Aloe and Snail-bee ones and I would definitely like to pick those up sometime! I also saw a Fermentation one I'd like to try as well. 😃

[itsfi]

@Shosh85, how could I forget the fermentation one?!!! Especially since I took it out the other day. Oh goodness, how forgetful!