💕😌 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💗

[itsfi]

@eshoe, it seems like there’s been some developments with bio-cell sheet masks and they’ve been good ones. All the ingredients for the acai bowl came from Trader Joe’s, right down to the grainless granola. 

[heartsmyface]

@itsfi   The thinner bicellulose masks are wonderful once you get them on but I like how the thicker ones are easier to work with.  

I have a ten out and one in rule until I can get the masks under control here but this one is going on my list:) 

[itsfi]

So true @heartsmyface! The thicker ones are definitely easier to apply. What I think that really means is that we need to just use more of these thinner bio-cellulose masks until we get the hang of it. 😉 Practice makes perfect.

Oooh, your 10-out, 1-in rule sounds good! 😍 I've finally gone through all my pre-2020 purchased sheet masks and, with the exception of a moderate end of the year haul last month, I was on a sheet mask no buy for the most part, since the stay-at-home started. I will try holding off on any more sheet mask purchases until this current stash falls under 30 masks. 😬

[heartsmyface]

@itsfi I like the way you think!  it’s got to get easier with practice;). 
ahhh, you’re doing great! 🙌🙌 I have a feeling there are a few I’ll just be destashing.  30 is quite the goal.  My first goal will be to get down to three bins from four.  Omg, i just counted what a bin holds.. I’ll report on my progress in three months. 😭

[itsfi]

I hear you about the bins @heartsmyface! I told myself not to count what's inside them. 😂 This stay-at-home has definitely been good for helping me work through my stash. As has doing 2 sheet masks a day for a short period of time every few months. And de-stashing and either donating them or gifting them to a home where they will be used and loved.

You got this, hearts!!! 

[heartsmyface]

@itsfi @Two a day sounds like a plan!  My skin appreciates when I do that but it’s not always easy to find the time.  
i stopped masking with as much consistency since I started up yoga and it stole that time slot.  Maybe mud masking would work during yoga sessions....

I’m definitely going to have to réhome a bunch even still.  It might be cathartic to just let the bulk of it go and start fresh.  

[faeriegirl]

A is for Annie’s Way Blueberry bubble tea mask🫐

 I really enjoyed this mask. It had a lovely blueberry scent. The sheet was thin and it fit pretty good. It was just a bit wide. I left it on for 20 minutes and there was still plenty of serum to massage in to my face. My skin felt very moisturized, soft, and smooth. I would definitely use this one again. Thank you so much @lmaster for sending it to me!

[lmaster]

@faeriegirl these are so good!! So happy you enjoyed it!!

[eshoe]

Wow blueberry 🫐, yum @faeriegirl! Annie’s Way is another brand that has the best fruity-scented mask. 

[itsfi]

Oooh, blueberry scented @faeriegirl? Sounds wonderful! Have you tried all the different flavors from this line?

[faeriegirl]

@itsfi  I have several more from this line that @lmaster sent to me. One of my resolutions is to get back in a consistent masking routine, so hopefully I will try them soon!

[Shosh85]

@faeriegirl  I still have this one in my stash to try, so I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it! The scent sounds wonderful! 🫐😋

[eshoe]

My “A” for the week, and how I started off 2021 - A’Pieu Bananas!

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The first mask of the year was the very cooling OLEHENRIKSEN Cold Plunge Pore Mask 3 oz/ 90 mL. I almost always forget to check my pores after using a mask like this, and this time was no exception. Which is fine because I use it for how good it feels on my skin! This is such a good summertime mask, and one I plan to restock at some point.

The innisfree My Lip Balm is a good choice for a matte balm with longer-than usual longevity. I like the added tint, too, it’s very cheery! 

The A’Pieu Banana Sheet Mask was a gift from the wonderful @Shosh85, and one I’ve been saving for a special day. Friday seemed perfect 👌🏼 I was greeted by a true Runt Banana scent, yum, yum, yum 🍌 The banana and strawberry were my favorites, so this was a treat. The fit was pretty good, and I was able to wear it for about 20 minutes before it began to dry a bit. I didn’t notice any residual tackiness, and my skin felt sufficiently hydrated. Thank you Shosh85, for sending this my way, it was a fun start to the New Year:)

[lmaster]

@eshoe ohhhh yes!! The cold plunge is fabulous!!! And love a great banana mask 🙌

[eshoe]

Yes on both, @lmaster! Going to make a banana date shake this afternoon 😋

[haleyvvvv]

@eshoe Love the cold plunge mask. And the Apieu mask sounds like a delight!! 

[eshoe]

The cold plunge is so refreshing, @haleyvvvv! And as far as banana-scented masks go, this one is one of the sweetest and strongest, too☺️

[itsfi]

Those are all good beauty products you used @eshoe. Something so good about a banana runt scented sheet mask from A'Pieu!

[eshoe]

Yes, I think as far as fruit scents go, @itsfi, A’Pieu packs a punch! Their icing bar masks, the melon one-is so, so good, too. 

[Shosh85]

@eshoe  I'm so happy you enjoyed the Banana mask! The scent really is sooo good isn't it?! Definitely one of my favorites! 😃🍌

[eshoe]

Awww this one was so fun, @Shosh85 - such a great start to the year! And I am already plotting my candy fill in February, time to try Runts again. Although, I suspect I still won’t like the lime unless I eat them with the orange 🍊😉 Thank you for sharing this one, it was great!