💕😌 Mask of the Week Challenge 😌💖

[eshoe]

Nearly wrapping up June 🏝🥥🌞 and  almost 1/2-way through this year’s challenge🙌🏼

Thank you @Aaliaa for starting this thread, and giving us a place to share our love for masks💗 Post as frequently or infrequently as you would like, with or without following the challenge. We love hearing about every masking experience, and suggestions are always welcome. 

This Week’s Theme: Masking Duel: Compare two (or more) masks to determine which one reigns supreme! 🤔

Letter of the Week:  Z

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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!

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   

[itsfi]

Thank you @ather! 🤗 I need to up my green tea intake too, so your note to self is a note to myself too 😂 I used to drink green tea all the time. Need to make that a habit again! 🍵 

[quspork]

Playing catch up for a few masks over the last couple of weeks:

1. Dewytree Blooming Ginseng- Loved this one. It has a strong ginseng scent which I love but if you're not a fan of strong scents in general or don't care for ginseng, that's something to watch out for. It left my skin hydrated and feeling nourished. It's a shame I don't see it for sale anywhere besides ebay now (of course), but I would totally buy it again if it wasn't discontinued. 

2. Instree Hyaluronic Acid mask- This one is just ok. I don't love it as much as some other Isntree masks, but it fit alright and did offer hydration so I can't complain too much about it. I would use it again, but won't be running to repurchase. 

3. Beyond Intensive Ampoule Propolis mask- Another good but not great mask. It's a medium thickness cotton sheet with a noticeable woven pattern. The watery serum has a light powdery perfume scent. It added some hydration and a bit of brightness but also has a bit of tack to it after removal. It's not my favorite propolis mask (that honor probably goes to either Papa Recipe or Tosowoong) but it's a good performer. I would use it again if it crossed my path, but I won't purposefully seek it out. 

4. Acure Brightening Under Eye Hydrogels- Unfortunately, these just did not stay put, sliding every which way. They also offered no brightening effect. They may have reduced some puffiness slightly, but that's about it. Wouldn't use again. 

5. Kina Marine Complex mask- This one is pretty interesting with "17 botanical extracts, and a marine complex made with kombu (kelp), algae, and collagen." It was a comfortable fit and I was able to wear it for a while without it drying out. My skin looked nicely hydrated after removal but I think it would require more consistent usage to get the full effect of the various extracts and complexes. I'd use this one again. 

6. TonyMoly Prestige Jeju Snail Mask- Thank you to @itsfi for sending me this one a while back. I will be the first to admit that I'm not usually a fan of TM sheet masks. They just tend to be poor fits and underperformers for me. But this one was actually pretty excellent. The fit was still a bit off for me, but the cotton sheet was comfortable and easily manipulated to make it work. And there was a ton of serum! I feel like I had this mask for quite a long time and it didn't dry out. I felt very moisturized after removing the sheet and my skin felt pretty soft and supple, so I'd definitely use this one again. 

[eshoe]

I’ve found the Beyond masks to be underwhelming too, @quspork. I loved that Dewytree too, what a blah ale it’s been discontinued! Makes me think a good ginseng lip scrub might be good🤔

[quspork]

This Beyond was just meh @eshoe but I have really liked the Herb Garden line that they have. Although those can be pretty fragrant so I can understand why they wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea. 

[ather]

@quspork  Wow great lineup! 

[quspork]

Thanks, @ather!

[PrettyPaint]

@quspork  TM is a funny one for me as well. There are some lines that I enjoy and fit decently, but others that are completely off. I've always been surprised at how different some of their masks are.

[quspork]

It was certainly nice to see a good one from the brand, @PrettyPaint 

[lmaster]

@quspork I've always liked the kina masks, I found a pack at tj maxx awhile back,, hopefully they can get some at marshalls 😌

[quspork]

It's always nice when good masks show up at TJs or Marshalls, @lmaster. Who doesn't love a good deal?!

[haleyvvvv]

Booooo to discontinued good masks, @quspork!! The Kina one looks interesting and so nice to hear about a good Tony Moly sheet mask!!

[quspork]

I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for a possible restock on the ginseng, @haleyvvvv - ya never know! 

[Shosh85]

@quspork  Why is it always the masks we love the most that get discontinued?! I hate when that happens! ☹️

I feel the same way as you about Tony Moly masks, but I do remember liking that one as well! 😃

[quspork]

Every time, @Shosh85 every time- that's part of why I stay so fickle with a lot of masks. You get attached and then bam- discontinued!

[eshoe]

Great strategy @quspork, because it is so true!

[itsfi]

@quspork, I completely agree with you on that Dewytree ginseng mask! ♥️ Masksheets dot com occasionally restocks masks from that Dewytree line. 

Yaaay! 🙌🏼 I’m happy to hear the TonyMoly snail mask was a win for you! I’m not always the biggest fan of TM sheet masks but the gastropod 🐌 was calling me. 😂 I wasn’t expecting much from the mask when I first picked it up (even though the sales associate was raving about it) so I only grabbed one ... and then after I tried it and realized what a fabulous mask it was, I waited for months for the boutique to restock it! I didn’t take any chances and grabbed a handful for myself and for gifts. I was really pleasantly surprised by how well it performed! 😍😍

[quspork]

@itsfi The TM was a very pleasant surprise. Thanks again for sending it my way! 

[Shosh85]

Going with the number theme and using my favorite mask from the Etude House 0.2 Therapy Air line. 🐌

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Etude House 0.2 Therapy Air Snail Mask

This is a thin-medium cotton sheet mask that was fully saturated with white, milky serum - which surprised me a little because I've ever used a snail mask with that kind of serum. It had a light, clean & fresh scent that was barely noticeable while the mask was on. The fit was a little wonky - a tiny bit too long at the chin/jawline, slightly too wide at the temples, and the eye holes were way too big. Despite having to smoosh and tweak things a little, it adhered very well and was comfortable to wear. I had it on for about a half hour. There wasn't any tackiness after removing and my face felt moisturized and plump, and my skin felt soft & smooth and had a nice dewy glow.

I really enjoy this one and will probably always try to have them on hand!

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[ather]

@Shosh85  Oooo I love a good snail mask!! Too bad it fit wonky tho. 

[Shosh85]

@ather  Yep, me too! Snail is probably one of my most favorite ingredients in skincare and this mask does not disappoint! It's always nice when a mask fits well, but a bad fit is never a deal breaker for me, since there's always something you can do to fix/tweak it. 😃

[lmaster]

@Shosh85 stellar results here!!