💕😌 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💗

[itsfi]

@eshoe, I primarily look for a mask pack's hydrating properties with soothing being a nice additional benefit (though a mask's that is both hydrating and moisturizing would probably be tops for me), but I guess an ideal mask pack would depend on the masker. For the most part, the main benefit of sheet masks is the hydration they provide - they're quick, 10 - 20+ minutes, and as a result of the hydration, skin is typically more plump and dewy, at least temporarily, but consistent masking over time can help in the long term. 

My skin does see good results when I'm consistent with daily masking. With the various daily masking stretches that I've done, I've found that interspersing a few single-use sheet masks in between daily use of a monthly mask pack  is a good combination for me. I may plan to do that in the next couple of weeks, or maybe next month - use a 30-day mask pack and substitute a single use sheet mask in there for a day or two every 7-10 days depending on whether I notice myself tiring of the mask pack, or if my skin needs something else. That seems like it could make for a good routine for me and cuts down, a little, on the waste aspect. It also would mean less space taken up by sheet masks! 😂

[eshoe]

“as a result of the hydration, skin is typically more plump and dewy, at least temporarily, but consistent masking over time can help in the long term.”

YES @itsfi! I have noticed this, too. My sheet masking has not been as consistent as usual, and I can tell. I do like your process of intermixing with other sheet masks every other day. Keeps it interesting! I just might try that technique when I am ready to restock my mask stash☺️

[itsfi]

@eshoe, consistency is the key. But at the same time, sometimes our skin needs a break, whether by our own choosing or because life happens and there are just other things that take priority. Good news is that we can pick it back up the next day, or the day after, or the one after that... 😉

If you end up trying a 5-day or 7-day mask pack, whether straight through or with some single use masks sprinkled though out, it’d be great to hear how it went (and if you think you’d do it again). The hardest part could be deciding which 7 multi-day mask pack to pick up and use. 😆 

[eshoe]

Test 

When masks are the best,

They give my skin love, keep it 

Happy and most importantly,

More hydrated than all the rest

@itsfi thank you for this week’s theme and excuse to use one of my favorite masks of all🥰

[itsfi]

@eshoe, the test looks like it worked. Your post is still on the first page of the thread and hasn’t moved. Will be interesting to see if the posts that did move will be populated back to where they should be. 🤞🏼 

[eshoe]

I hope it helps it ‘stick’ @itsfi. I can’t imagine the volume of pages and photos that have to make this transition! Hopefully everything smoothed out over time:)

[itsfi]

@eshoe, it seems like we're getting there. Just hope we don't lose any posts or threads along the way, but I think with folks checking in, it should be fine.

[ather]

@itsfi  I was on page 4 and it was from August 8 2020 I think the posts are still confused. 

[itsfi]

lol @ather. If you were on August, then it's moving along. Initially I saw July, 2020, so it sounds like we're catching up. 

[itsfi]

S is for single ingredient, and in this case, quince, an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial ingredient that helps skin heal and retain moisture. For some self-care, I paired the mask with a quince ginger green tea and a light and pleasantly scented Japanese quince candle.

Ingredient spotlight: Quince

I was first introduced to the brand Dewytree by @sonnydee  (thank you!!) and have found their masks to fall anywhere between good and great, which is no small feat. They have a line of sheet masks, 4 total, made up of a single ingredient - cica, birch, hibiscus and this one, quince. If my memory is right, I think @quspork  may have used a mask from this line before, maybe even this quince one?

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Material & Essence:  Dewytree Quince 100 Mask is a thin Eucalyptus sheet mask drenched (and dripping) in a clean, slightly viscous, runny essence that carries a light, sweet and slightly fruity scent that dissipates almost instantaneously, which is a shame as the scent was pleasantly refreshing. The mask, though thin, is not as soft as other Eucalyptus sheet masks I've tried; it's not what I would describe as rough or heavy, but I can definitely feel the material when I'm wearing it, which is not always the case. 

Fit & Adherence:  Fit, like most sheet masks, can be adjusted for a more tailored fit. Here, I made the usual incisions to the corners of the openings for the eyes and mouth, and cut off about 1" to 1-1/2" from the chin and jawline. Adherence was pretty good. 

Performance & Results:  I previously mentioned that the mask is dripping in essence - it dripped a lot when I pulled the mask out of the packet and there were more than a few occasions when I needed to wipe away the essence as it ran down my neck. Excessive drippiness aside, the mask felt refreshing while worn. It also felt like it was drying out much more rapidly than any other mask I've used. I'm not sure if that was due to the weather - it was a lot more warm than usual and slightly humid. I only had it on for maybe 10 minutes and when I removed the mask, there was the slightest bit of essence sitting atop my skin but that too, was fully absorbed very quickly, leaving my skin feeling lightly hydrated. 

[quspork]

Yes, I've tried both the Quince and Birch ones from this line, @itsfi and liked both for a boost of hydration. They do definitely come soaked in plenty of serum!

[itsfi]

@quspork, my skin seems to always be on board for a boost of hydration! 😀

[Shosh85]

@itsfi  Oh, I forgot about these masks! The Quince sounds wonderful! I'd definitely love to try all of these, but especially the Cica one! Glad to hear you enjoyed this one! 😃

[itsfi]

@Shosh85, the Cica and the birch ones caught my eye. 😍 I don’t see a lot of hibiscus 🌺 sheet masks so that will be fun to try too!

[eshoe]

Yay for being able to click on a photo, see the post and reply @itsfi 🙌🏼

I have used the cica version of this and find it soothing for my skin but a bit ill-fitting. The chin wouldn’t stay put, but that happens with a few masks 🤷🏻‍♀️ 

The candle sounds lovely!

[itsfi]

Hahaha! It's the little things @eshoe! The migration and email notifications will sort themselves out - it's just funny how recent posts are finding themselves hidden between posts that are nearly 10 months old. The cica version sounds like it would be a nice one; actually, all the flavors in this line sound good! 😁 

Oh the scent on the candle is really nice. I don't know what quince fruit actually smells like but if the candle is true to the scent, I would buy quince in bulk. 😁

[lmaster]

@itsfi how cute is this!!! Can I ask how come the newest posts are not at the beginning of the thread??

[itsfi]

Thank you @lmaster! 🤗 I think it has something to do with the migration to a new platform. I shared the issue with TeamBIC this morning and they have let the vendor know. It isn’t just the masking thread; it’s happening on other threads as well. 😔 

[lmaster]

@itsfi that's what I was thinking, I hope they can get it fixed, thanks!!

[ather]

Finally can post again yay!! My husband and I did the S  for Sephora foot mask!! The last foot mask we did in my husbands words was to much work. Had to cut and paste to open and keep them closed. He said these are the best ones. They break open easy and were also easy to close. They were super comfortable on and my feet felt very moisturized after. I actually ordered another set of these!! 

[Shosh85]

@ather  That's so awesome that you guys mask together, but even better you both enjoyed it! 🥥