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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 ๐ฎ
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:
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
2022 Mask of the Week Challenge
2021 Mask of the Week Challenge
2020 Mask of the Week Challenge:
2019 Mask of the Week Challenge:
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 masks๐
A 10-day trial of this sounds like an absolute must, @itsfi. Although I imagine any benefits would not outlast that time period by much. But 900k ppm? It is almost 100% HA...it sounds like if it worked as good as it does in theory, it would be an incredible โspecial occasionโ must. Adding to my list.
@eshoe, I'm finding for masks, 7-10 days of consistent use can give a generally good indicator of how the product will work over time; well, maybe not for clay masks on dry or dehydrated skin - that would be a lot, but for hydrating face masks, it's not a bad time line. When I use a daily mask pack, that's around when I start seeing benefits.
I may be more inclined to use a daily mask pack later this coming winter, @itsfi. There is a definite difference in my skin with consistent masking, but that doesnโt really speak to the specifics about how effective each one is. I wish Etude House made a 30-day pack, their fit and serums are just righ!
@itsfi Hmmm, interesting! I haven't seen these before! Sounds like it gave you some great results! ๐
I'd also be interested in trying out the other varietals @Shosh85; in particular, the cica. Not sure about the collagen or vitamins versions. I have a single pack of the cica that I'll try at some point and maybe after that, I'll decide whether to do a 10-day of the hyaluronic acid or cica one next.
@itsfi Hmmm seems like a ton of work for just a toner/essence.
Itโs definitely an extra step @ather. Iโm not sure whether the higher potency makes it worthwhile. ๐ค I put it on my list of things to look into once Iโve whittled down more of my skincare products. Who knows though. ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ By that time, I may be less inclined to try it out. ๐
I is for Irish Moss, a key ingredient in the sheet masks from KNC Beauty, including this Big Glo mask.
Glitter hydrogel @itsfi that's good enough for me to want to try ๐คฃ
All the masks in this line are scattered with sparkle @lmaster, so it's just a question of whether you'd like a subtle blue, purple or pink hue for the backdrop for your sparkle! ๐๐ Functionality-wise, I feel like they perform and provide fairly similar results.
@itsfi I literally just noticed that Sephora carried this brand! Sounds like some decent products here. I'm especially interested in that balm! ๐ I've been curious about their masks as well, so its good to hear your opinion of them! Love the 70's style packaging too! ๐
@Shosh85, I knew they carried the eye gel patches but I, too, recently discovered that Sephora carries the scrub and balm as well. I just can't tell if the balm is the rose one or the mint version. It, along with a lip gloss (okay, maybe more than one lip gloss) are the current lippies on my desk. My plan for working through my lip products and hand creams is to keep one, maybe two, at my desk for a week and then rotate new ones in and out every 7-10 days. Gives me some variety while at the same time, focused on working through my stuff and not opening new things before I finish a product. The 70's vibe of the packaging is a lot of fun! ๐ I'm totally diggin' it. ๐
The Rose lip balm is very pretty, @itsfi. When you say the scrub is a little challenging to extract from the tube, it reminded me of the Sara Happ scrubs. The pot = great. The tubes just didnโt seem to execute the plan with the same gusto!
@eshoe, yeah, that's a major 'con' about lip scrubs in tubes. It'd be nice to have them in jars / pots and include a mini spatula that can be secured in the inside top portion of the jar or if there's a plastic cover between the jar and the product, something to fit in that space. Alternatively, the design of the Tatcha moisturizers, with the mini spatula nestled on top of the lid would work very well too, and is also so aesthetically appealing.
@itsfi This sounds good maybe for more of a summer mask after a day in the sun!
Yeah @ather, I think this one is better for certain occasions, not for daily masking, as a filler mask, or for a burst of hydration. A time, place and face for practically every mask, right?! ๐๐
@itsfi I agree. I mean itโs always good to have masks that are different.
@ather, hahaha! I think there are a few of us here who take having a few different masks around to heart! ๐
@itsfi Irish moss, that sounds kinda weird. I love the packaging though!
@Samtian, itโs a type of red algae or red seaweed. (Why is there no seaweed emoji?? ๐) Thereโs a 97.9999% chance that at some point, Iโve probably eaten something that contains red seaweed in it. Since I donโt have a recollection of it, it should be safe to say it wasnโt bad per se... ๐
@itsfi Well that's not nearly as bad as muddy moss I was thinking haha.