💕😌 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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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

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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💗

[eshoe]

Last night’s mask for this week’s Outrageous Mask Claims:

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For “O,” the last bit of the OLEHENRIKSEN Cold Plunge Pore Mask 3 oz/ 90 mL convinced me to add it to my repurchase list. The cool mint-like scent and sensation are so enjoyable. I am also a sucker for the bright, jewel-toned shade🧊 The Pat McGrath Lust Luxe Lip Balm (🙌🏼 @SportyGirly125 love this!) is extra smoothing and lasts while masking. It is scentless and easy to apply. The little tin feels a bit nostalgic, which I think is a sweet touch.

Finally, the Purclair Cocktail Cinderella Aqua Mask for Most Outrageous Claims (great theme, @ShortErica!). It moistens, calms, and promotes healthy and clear skin. It reminds me of those commercials...”but wait, there’s more!”

“Like Cinderella, the queen of luck, brings good luck to your skin.”

Good luck for my skin? Ok, you got me! Now I am curious. Time will tell, but in the meantime, let’s see what the mask itself is like.

The scent was a mix of sunscreen and something fruity. I noted pineapple and orange extracts, and after sticking my nose inside again, I could distinguish the pineapple. It was more sunscreen, though-not my cup of tea but it was manageable. The fit was surprisingly good-I really enjoyed it! It was also comfy; not quite charcoal mask level, but unexpectedly soft. The serum was slightly thicker than water, with enough in the packet to reapply to my cheeks. It wore quite well for 20 minutes, and began to dry in a few places. I was very pleased with this one, which I originally had planned to use for @PrettyPaint’s ‘Masks that could be a band name’ challenge. 

As far as that claim, so far today, my skin has been...neutral on luck. I will give it a few days and report back;)

[Shosh85]

@eshoe  The Cinderella mask sounds nice! I hope your skin received some good luck from it 😆🍀

I really like that OH mask! It feels so refreshing! I especially love to use it in conjunction with the OH Sauna Scrub 😃

[missjeanie]

Okay this sounds like a great sheet mask @eshoe !  A bit on the thicker side with the serum, a sunscreen scent (I'm one of the weirdo's who loooooove a good Hawaiian Tropic moment) with a touch of pineapple AND Good Luck!!!  I hope it brought you fortune!

[lmaster]

Please bring my skin good luck,,, or just bring me good luck in general 😂 @eshoe 

[Kim888]

@eshoe lucky skin is totally an outrageous claim haha! Sounds like it was good overall! and fun packaging as well!

[SportyGirly125]

@eshoe @Glad you are loving the PMG lip balm. 

[heartsmyface]

Not really on theme.  I blindly grabbed a mask today.  I like that this one is red and foily.  It warmed up on my face and felt nice although it wasn’t the best fit and was drippy.  Lots of extra lightly floral scented serum in the package.  I didn’t notice anything special.  Minimum hydration.  meh, good for photos not for results.  

 

 

[missjeanie]

Super cute photo op, but total bummer about the drippyness and meh efficacy @heartsmyface .

[lmaster]

@heartsmyface total bummer!! Foil masks sure are beautiful though

[Shosh85]

@heartsmyface  Oh I love it! I've had this one for a while now but haven't had the heart to use it yet because it's my son's favorite 😂 It's too bad the results were unimpressive, but it definitely gives you a fabulous selfie! 😍

[eshoe]

@heartsmyface foil masks in general are pretty but don’t perform as well as they look., why😆🤦🏻‍♀️

[Kim888]

Thanks for sharing @heartsmyface  - I think I have this floating around as well. Too bad it wasn’t anything special !

[itsfi]

You look awesome @heartsmyface!  This mask totally fits with the theme. O is for off theme! 😆 I may have a few of those myself this week! 😉 

[heartsmyface]

@itsfi   Haha, that works.  I suppose I can do consistent Overnight masks this week:). But I’m down for the opportunity to do off theme:). 

[Mcakes]

You look like a superhero! Bummer it's not super hydrating though 😕

[heartsmyface]

@Mcakes   At least I still got to enjoy some me time:)

[itsfi]

N is for Natto

Last week's plans for Takeout Tuesday ended up happening over the weekend, and I decided that Sushi Saturday: The Takeout Edition sounded worthwhile. This was the first time I've had natto maki. It was fine; I'm glad I tried it and, really, the only reason I did was because I was intrigued by the star ingredient in this mask and the mask hearts used earlier this week. I'd eat it again, but not sure it's something I would crave or order myself.

tl;dr: The softly floral scented milky serum pairs beautifully with the super soft, ultra thin Tencel material to create a luxuriously comfortable feel over the face. Skin feels soft, moisturized and bouncy after an half hour of wear, even as there's a slight tacky-to-the-touch feel that lingers for some time after the mask is removed and the serum has been completely absorbed.

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Skin Type / Condition: Dehydrated, dry. Sensitive, dark spots from acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Mask: My Beauty Diary Natto Fermented Moisturizing Sheet Mask

Claim(s): Intense hydration and hydrating resilience, per the reverse side of the packet.

Material: Super soft, ultra thin Tencel

Adherence: Wonderful, like you're not wearing a mask at all. Love the second-skin feel of this mask.

Fit: Almost perfect. Only adjustments I made were to take off about 1 - 1-1/2 inches from the chin and to make the slightest of incisions to the lower inner corner of the opening for the eyes to help the material covering the nose bridge to lay flat against the skin. 

Essence: A beautiful, viscous milky emulsion having a soft, pleasant, slightly floral scent. There's extra, too, in the packet. ♥️

Performance & Results: Taiwanese sheet masks tend to fit the size, shape and features of my face really well and this MBD Natto mask was no exception. The material and the milky essence just melt into my skin, which felt soothed and nourished immediately after I applied the mask. An half hour with the mask yielded soft, moisturized, bouncy skin that had a tacky-to-the-touch feel lasting at least an half hour after I removed the mask. 

Best Suited For: those with normal, normal-to-dry or dry skin would like this year-round. Those with oily or combination skin (leaning oily) could be happy with this in the cooler months, especially winter.

Will I Repurchase?: Yes, but I may first try the Mediheal natto mask that @heartsmyface used earlier this week to see which performs better for me. 

Ingredients:

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from glowieco dot com:

Water(Aqua), Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Isopropyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyglutamic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Polyisobutene, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/CP Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Cistrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 20, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Saccharide Isomerate, Triethanolamine, Codiu Tomentosum Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Carbomer, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Fragrance(Parfum), Polysorbate 80, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sodium Lactate, Citric Acid, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Glycosphingolipids, Tocopheryl Acetate

[lmaster]

@itsfi love it when you showcase your food 😊🤤 living where I do,,,I don't see much of these exciting options that are offered in other areas!! 

[itsfi]

Thank you @lmaster! That's really kind of you to say. I am spoiled with being surrounded by yummy treats! 😋

I think there are hidden gems everywhere, in every town, city, community - just waiting to be found! 😍

[Shosh85]

@itsfi  Ahh, a tencel mask with milky emulsion sounds wonderful! I would be super curious to know how this one compares to the mediheal one 😃😉

[itsfi]

@Shosh85, the combination of the Tencel material and the milky serum were just a perfect pairing for me! 💖 So good for dry skin. 😍 I will definitely let you know my thoughts on how this one compares to the Mediheal natto mask.