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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!
March Madness - Competition is in the air. Find a worthy dupe of a ๐ฐmask that is share-worthy? Or find a dupe that works even better than the original? Details, please!
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
Two brands, one founder and owner. The last of my masks from last week.
Both of these masks are from brands founded and owned by Alicia Yoon. I've used both in the past; the wash off mask is a staple for me.
@itsfi I do like this brand too, the resurfacing mask kinda reminds me of the #Herbivore Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask 2 oz/ 60 mL have you tried that one?
@lmaster, yes they are very similarly, in sorta the same color family as well! ๐๐ Iโve used the Herbivore Blue Tansy and like it. I donโt know if maybe the DS of the Herbivore that I had was older but I felt like I have more consistent good results from the Peach & Lily mask - I always feel like it does a good job of resurfacing my skin. There were times when the Herbivore didnโt seem like it did anything for my skin. ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ It was surprising.
@itsfi curious how often you use the wash-off mask. Also, on a scale of 1-10, 1 being 'so gentle you might miss it if you blink,' and 10 being 'WOAH, look out, skin!' how heavy duty is it? I see BHA, so that makes me think it might be off-limits for those with drier or sensitive skin?
@eshoe, the degree of tingling varies from use to use for me. Some days itโs a 1 or 2; other days itโs a 6 or 7. But my 1 or 2, or 6 or 7, may not be the same as someone elseโs. I imagine some factors for that includes how sensitive my skin is that particular day/time, and that may depend on a number of things as well, including how many and what other actives Iโve been using.
Regarding AHAs and BHAs, itโs been said that AHA is better suited for those with dry skin and BHA for those with oily skin. My skin type ranges from dehydrated-dry to dehydrated-combo (leaning oily or dry depending on the time of year) and it can be sensitive to actives and certain ingredients. My skin has responded well throughout the year to both AHAs and BHAs, so I think that like with most things, thereโs the general assumptions and suggestions but each personโs skin is different and will react or tolerate different ingredients in different ways, depending on a host of factors including climate, other skincare products in use, etc. Iโm mindful of the general take on AHA/BHA and try to take into account how each performs on my skin and go for what works best for it, and keeping aware of how frequently Iโm using them and their concentration so that I donโt over-exfoliate.
@itsfi That resurfacing mask is a great one! I like your spatula! ๐
Thank you @PrettyPaint! I have all sorts of skincare tools that I forget about so I've pulled a few out and placed them in a cup next to some of my brushes, in the hopes that I will put them to use more often. We shall see...
Ohhhh, the Peach & Lily resurfacing mask is a rediscovered love! It has been working wonders. I go back and forth on how I feel when it tingles - some days, usually when I don't experience any tingling, I think "ohhh, I wish it tingled / or tingled a bit more." Of course, on days the tingling sensation is stronger, I sometimes think "oooh, if only that were a little less pronounced..." Hahaha! Either way, the results really are fantastic! ๐
@itsfi Great info on the founder!
This is a nice line of masks. I haven't tried the firming one yet, but so far I think my favorite is the Brightening one with Yuzu. ๐ Which one is your favorite so far?
@Shosh85, that "brighten" (yuzu) mask is great! ๐ My favorites so far are that brighten one and the "travel" sheet mask. Those two stand out as being ones that I would repurchase; they're probably each masks I would repurchase as well for the specific purpose of comparing them to similar type of masks to see which of those masks perform better.
The "clarify" mask is also a good one and near the top of the pack; that one was a surprise for me (a good surprise). The "hydrate" one is fine enough, but I feel like there are so many masks out there that are good at hydrating the skin, like this "firm" one did as well, that that particular "hydrate" mask has stiffer competition. I don't know if I've used the "calm" or "shink pores" versions or if I did, it was a while ago and I don't have my notes for them anymore - eeeek!
From last weekโs K theme, a bit of Hello Kitty, Kiehlโs & Korres:
Both photos are prior to use. The back has such an odd appearance in comparison to Biorรฉ strips. I thought I needed to peel something off, but after removing from the plastic cover, this is it. Unlike the LTS strip, this one left some of the adhesive on my nose after peeling it off ๐ณ It will be interesting to try the next one, to see if it was just a fluke. I was not as impressed with the HK, which was a disappointment. Hopefully the next one will be better!
Finally, the Orjena Rice Natural Moisture Mask Sheet. It has a pretty short ingredient list, a bonus. I have tried another mask form this brand and found it to be decent, and this one proved to be even better. Fragrance is listed, but nothing stood out as over the top; more like the typical sheet mask scent. It did leave my skin feeling soothed and that is about all I could ask for right now:)
Gotta love hello kitty!! @eshoe
That's interesting about TCS nose strips @eshoe. Out of curiosity, I looked up the ingredients list for both items on The Creme Shop website and it seems that the inci lists for both are the same, including order of ingredients listed, except for one ingredient - the Hello Kitty version contains hydrolyzed collagen whereas the Little Twin Stars contain hyaluronic acid. Maybe that is what accounts, partially, for the different results. It's not uncommon for me to get different results regarding the adhesive, even among the same line of Biore nose strips.
The Creme Shop Bye Bye Blackheads - Hello Kitty
from thecremeshop (dot) com
Water, PVP, Dimethicone Copolyol, Kaolin, VP/VA Copolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
The Creme Shop Bye Bye Blackheads - Little Twin Stars
from thecremeshop (dot) com
Water, PVP, Dimethicone Copolyol, Kaolin, VP/VA Copolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
@eshoe Oh, too bad about the nose strip!
@PrettyPaint you win some, you lose some. At least it was cute!
Now that's a full masking session @eshoe ! Wash off, lip, pore strip and a sheet mask! I've using the Rare earth lately too. I think it's fine, but unimpressive.
It's feast or famine, @missjeanie - some letters have all the luck ๐
@eshoe That's a lot of K's!
Interesting the Hello Kitty strip left some adhesive - that happens to me every once in a while with the Biore strips when I accidentally get the outside of it wet..... it's actually happened a lot to my husband, which is why he has me place them on him now ๐ I'll be curious to try the one you gave me!
2nd this @Shosh85. I have a similar experience with the Biore nose strips.
Well this one doesn't really fit into the theme, but since there's no expiration date on it, I was eager to try it soon. ๐ฌ
It's a bit of a stretch, but "K" does represent potassium in the periodic table, and bananas are full of potassium, so.....๐คท๐ป๐
Ulta Beauty Natural Fiber Banana Sheet Mask
Material:
Pale yellow cotton, sort of in between thin and medium thickness
Serum:
Clear, slightly viscous. Not much extra
Scent:
It smelled like banana runts.... oh my goodness SO GOOD! It was light and actually wouldn't have minded it being a little stronger ๐๐
Fit:
Just smidge too wide at the forehead and a tiny bit too long at the chin. Adherence was good as well
Wear Time:
Half hour
Tack:
Light, stuck around for about 10 minutes
Results:
Comfortably hydrated, soft and smooth skin with a nice glow.
Repurchase?
Dang it, I probably will! Haha! I'm just so frustrated there's no way to find out the expiration! If I knew the expiration dates I would DEFINITELY buy a bunch right now and stock up, but instead I'll probably just be buying them one or two at a time and try to use them soon after. It's hard enough to keep track of the masks I have that do have expiration dates. ๐