💕😌 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]

Oh I loved that Rael mask @itsfi .  Actually I liked all of their masks now that I think of it.  And now I'm off to see where these get sold in Canada!

[Shosh85]

@missjeanie Actually, your reviews are the reason I picked some up! @itsfi 

[missjeanie]

@Shosh85 I want to say that I've seen the brand have a few other items I was eyeing at one point as well.... I believe when I first saw them they were doing cotton products, menstrual products and face masks, but I see now they've expanded quite a bit.  I have a few heating patches that stick onto your abdomen but haven't tried them yet.  And... now looking at their site they have a bunch of stuffs I wouldn't mind testing! Need to get back into the US to visit a Target!

[itsfi]

Ahhhh, the circle of enabling!!! 😃 @Shosh85 @missjeanie 

[itsfi]

@missjeanie, Rael sheet masks are available online at Urban Outfitters Canada. 

[missjeanie]

Oh nice @itsfi , I always tend to forget about their beauty selection and it's actually a sizeable one.  I checked last night and I maybe have several of them in my collection already.  total face palm.  need to get through more of this stash clearly. 

[itsfi]

@missjeanie, you’re doing an incredible job on working through your stash!! 💖 I hear ya on forgetting that UO stocks sheet masks. There’s so many more resources for sheet mask these days. Great for us; well, sorta. 💸💸💸

[missjeanie]

@itsfi Thanks... it's been a bit of getting back into the groove, but I know that working through some of my 'boring' masks will help me bring the collection back into a manageable size that I can have fun with.  I found myself perusing the UO website and then had to draw a line with myself and close down the laptop for a hot minute lol

[itsfi]

Nicely done @missjeanie! 😃 It’ll feel good when your mask collection is at your target level.

[Samtian]

@itsfi Those are some great looking masks!

[itsfi]

Thank you @Samtian! They performed really well too! My skin felt so hydrated and happy after using each of them!

[lmaster]

@itsfi oh my goodness!! You used some great sounding masks,, I'm very interested in a couple of these as well

[itsfi]

Sheet masks have been a great way for me to get some more hydration @lmaster! It was a good week for my skin. 😆

[quspork]

This looks like a nice set of masks, @itsfi. I'm definitely curious to try the Rael and Celloine.

[itsfi]

@quspork, both of these masks are good. Different from each other but nice for hydration. The Celloine mask is the harder of the two to source. Hoping we see more of those on the market at some point.

[haleyvvvv]

This collage is gorgeous, @itsfi!! A mask called tears that provided hydration is immediately on my to buy list for my dry skin. 

...Or maybe not? I can only find at a New Zealand store. I will explore further where to buy. Where did you purchase?

[itsfi]

Thank you @haleyvvvv! You’re the inspiration for collages. 🤗 I now include working on a collage (and notes on a mask) as an option for unwinding after a long day or for when I can’t fall back asleep immediately. 

Yeah, it looks like sourcing is going to be an obstacle for the Tears mask. 😢 I’m pretty sure I picked up the mask at one of the local shops that carry sheet masks, but I can’t remember which one specifically. It was before covid so I can’t imagine they still stock it. 😔 When things settle down with my schedule, I’ll make my rounds to the stores again and see if I can hunt some down, or find more info from them about the mask. 

[Shosh85]

@itsfi  Sounds like a great group of masks!
I haven't even got a chance to try out the Rael  mask yet 😂, so it's good to hear you enjoyed it! I liked the BioBelle mask too - I agree this one's a bit better than other "new" ones. 😃

I haven't heard of that Tears mask, but it definitely sounds like one I'd like to try! 👌

[itsfi]

My skin was really happy with this group of masks @Shosh85! 😍 I’ll be interested in your take on the Rael.  I’d use any of these again but the Tears and Dr Ceuracle masks were my faves from this bunch. Gotta keep this face happily hydrated!! 💦 

[eshoe]

@itsfi the Celloine Tears sounds heavenly, especially the comfy gauze. I love the Merbliss, though it is a bit fragranced. Love that this is unscented!

eta: it appears this might be a bit tricky to find, surprise, surprise 😂

[itsfi]

@eshoe, well, at least it’s not discontinued, right?!! 😆 Probably better that it’s a challenge to find; makes it easier to keep up with my masking schedule and continue with my sheet mask no buy this month.