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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
...and yes, thank you for the โIโm going to tackle this maskโ tip, @itsfi๐ @missjeanie please update, because I will do a jumping jack for joy if you are able to get a mask or two out of the way this month๐
Ummm, no pressure @missjeanie but a jumping jack for joy from @eshoe is on the table. Go, go, gooooo!!! ๐
Genius @itsfi !!! I'm in total 'use em up' mode with my sheet masks I have quite a few that I could use this way. Why didn't I think of this before? I have a few (maybe 2?) of the Bawdy masks somewhere to use as well. I'm setting some next to my bed for tonight when I head there! Wonderful idea!
Hahaha @missjeanie! Youโve been so disciplined with working through your stash! Been there and it is not always the easiest thing to do. Thought Iโd try to help out where I could. Use those masks anywhere! I once wrapped my feet ๐ฆถ๐ป with โmehโ sheet masks - to cool and hydrate the footsies and to knock off 2 masks! ๐
@itsfi @eshoe I actually used one of the Bawdy ones last night lol! It for sure had some glitter in it that may or may not now be on my sheets. I'm trying to get through the masks for sure. I can't remember if I did an April empties post or not? Either way they were about 45 masks from TCS. This month of miscellaneous has been at a one a day pace, but dang it's so hard to not want to just buy newness everywhere! lol. I'm trying to get through a lot of the 'meh' masks first so using some up on the rest of my body is a good idea. I mean, I'm using moisturizer on my neck and decollate so why not a sheet mask too?
Good for you @missjeanie๐๐ผ๐๐ผ And especially one with glitter๐
Every year is different, some are haul heavy and others empties, and while others are...rather quiet ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ?
Anything good enough for your face can work well enough elsewhere;)
2019 and early 2020 were heavy mask haul times for this gal @eshoe ! I have slipped and ordered a couple this year (okay maybe more than a couple but only two orders!!!!). I've noticed there are a few people on BIC trying to use up stashes though so it's keeping me motivated!
THE GLITTER!!! lol I almost said forget it then figured hey.... life's just a bit more interesting with some glitter in your bedsheets??? lol
You know, @missjeanie - that time frame was really so much fun for masking. A lot of exploration, blunders, and just plain fun. The bestโบ๏ธ๐ฅฐ๐
You're absolutely right @eshoe !
@itsfi @The bum masks are so funny. I agree they do hydrate - I feel like no sheet mask can really lift in one use !
@Kim888, I've tried a couple of sheet masks (for the face) that, after one use, have provided some firming in certain areas, temporary as those results may be. For the most part though, it's a result that I think is more likely to be noticeable after using a sheet mask on a regular basis. Not sure if my bum is ready for more regular use of butt masks. lol. They are cooling though so consistent use may be called for when it gets really warm. ๐
Posting some of last week's "T" masks while I have on my first "U" mask for this week. It's a multi-tasking Monday. ๐๐
tl;dr: The AM Piggyhead hot springs mask, Tula exfoliating mask and the %Dr. Ceuracle tea tree masks were the standouts of this group. innisfree Tangerine Brightening & Pore-Refining Sleeping Mask 3.38 oz/ 100 mL is nice, but I have to make a bigger dent in my sleeping mask collection before I pick up another one. ๐
T for thermal springs, Taiwan, and tangerine: ๐น๐ผ๐
Mask: | AM Piggyhead Beitou Hot Springs Hydrating Firming Mask |
Material: | Silk (and it feels that way too - soft, smooth and super thin) |
Adherence & Fit: Standard = slightly too large all around (1" to 1-1/2" too long at chin / jawline; 1/4" - 1/2" too wide at the temples, too much material over the nose bridge; and the openings for eyes and mouth are too narrow) | Adherence: Excellent. It clung gently and securely to my face for the entire half hour. No bunching or lifting, though to be fair, I rarely experience either with the sheet masks that I've used. Fit: Good; I was able to make all my tweaks to the size and shape of the mask by hand. This mask has several pre-cut slits strategically placed to both help with adherence and to allow for easier adjustment to the mask, which I made to the extra material at the chin and to widen the openings for the eyes and mouth. Width-wise, it's perfect. |
Essence / Serum: | Mask is drenched and dripping in a clear, thin, watery, runny essence that has a very light, fresh scent that I would initially describe as non-descript, but if pressed on it, would probably say the scent reminds me of what I imagine water to smell like if water had a scent. Like most sheet masks, it dissipates completely and is only detectable when I put my nose into the packet for closer inspection. The dripping can be a problem as it continued for almost the entire 30 minutes of wear, which makes mult-tasking with this mask a challenge. I ended up lying down and wrapping a towel around my neck to soak up the runny essence. There's extra essence in the packet to reapply to the sheet mask or to apply to other parts of the body. |
Claim(s): | Hydrating and firming |
Notable Ingredients: | * Aloe leaf juice: soothing; anti-inflammatory * hyaluronic acid: hydrating; helps skin retain moisture * rose water: hydrating; balances skin's natural oils * oat extract: calming; anti-inflammatory * collagen: elasticity; firming |
Performance & Results: | While I didn't care for how drippy the essence on this mask was, the results from it were amazing - redness from a couple of blemishes looked less noticeable and my complexion looked dewy and bright. My skin felt very hydrated and had a bouncy plumpness to it as well. |
My Two Cents: | This is a great mask for the price. The sheer amount of essence, runny as it may be, makes this a nice choice year round for those with dehydrated skin. Oilier skin types may find the amount of essence to be too much and should wring out some of the excess before applying to the face. For me, the results and the pre-cut slits make this mask a frontrunner for a travel mask. Hydration is great and there's no need for mini-scissors which make it less likely that TSA may stop and ask me about them - "oh, but they're for my sheet masks" can only work so many times, you know?! |
Will I Repurchase?: | Very likely, but first, I'd like to try a few other masks from this line. |
T is for tea, green tea to be exact: ๐ต
Mask: | Farmskin Superfood Green Tea Soothing Mask |
Material: | Super thin cotton made from eucalyptus wood (basically, Tencel) |
Adherence & Fit: Standard = slightly too large all around (1" to 1-1/2" too long at chin / jawline; 1/4" - 1/2" too wide at the temples, too much material over the nose bridge; and the openings for eyes and mouth are too narrow) | Adherence: Good Fit: Standard, except for width, which was perfect. |
Essence / Serum: | Clear, slightly viscous serum. The scent on this threw me - there was a somewhat chemical scent to it coming out of the packet. When worn, I pick up at different times, both a faint, clean, fresh, slightly herbaceous scent that is pleasant but not overwhelming, and a plastic-like scent that while not terribly strong, is noticeable enough and not at all what I would consider a nice scent. |
Claim(s): | Soothing |
Notable Ingredients: | * Green tea (6th ingredient listed): soothing; calming; antioxidant and anti-inflammatory * Hydrators: beta-glucan; hyaluronic acid |
Performance & Results: | Skin feels fresh, hydrated and moisturized. Soothes skin irritations (at least temporarily) and leaves complexion with a fresh faced glow. |
My Two Cents: | I'm conflicted about this one - the ingredients, feel and results from the mask are all good. The scent, however, is definitely not something I cared for, particularly as that plastic-like scent is noticeable while wearing the mask. Not sure if this might have been an errant mask as far as the scent goes. |
Will I Repurchase?: | Maybe. The Farmskin masks from this line typically come in sets so I might pick up a set with this green tea mask in it. It would be interesting to see if the chemical and plastic scent is how this mask smells or if the one I used was just off. |
T is for Tula and Tea Tree: ๐
Mask: | % Dr. Ceuracle Tea Tree Purifine Soothing Mask |
Material: | 100% biodegradable eucalyptus fiber - it's essentially Tencel, but this leans just slightly thicker than most Tencel masks I've used - that is not at all to say this is a thick mask. |
Adherence & Fit: Standard = slightly too large all around: 1" to 1-1/2" too long at chin/jawline; 1/4" - 1/2" too wide at temples; too much material over the nose bridge; and the openings for eyes and mouth are too narrow. | Adherence: Beautiful. Mask rested comfortably against my skin; and softly hugged its curves and contours. Fit: Standard |
Essence / Serum: | Clear, viscous, gel-like serum with a faint tea tree scent tempered by a blend of plant and floral fragrances. Scent becomes undetectable once mask is applied to the face.' |
Claim(s): | Soothing, hydrating and evens tone |
Notable Ingredients: | * Niacinamide (4th ingredient): brightening * Centella asiatica extract (8th): healing, soothing, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing * Allantoin (17th): soothing * Tea Tree extract (5ppm): helps treat acne; anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-fungal; interestingly, it's either the 3rd to last or last ingredient listed depending on which inci list you're looking at - ohlollyl's website lists it as the 3rd to last ingredient, but on the reverse side of the packet, it's the very last ingredient listed. |
Performance & Results: | Oh. This is a very noice mask! Very noice!! The mask wore comfortably for the entire half hour wear time. Slight tack remains for about 10 minutes after the serum is completely absorbed. Skin feels soft, smooth and cool to the touch; looks fresh, clear and beautifully brightened and dewy. Darkness from post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation as well as redness from 2 unwelcome zits appear to be diminished. |
My Two Cents: | The fresh faced radiance from this mask makes me want to use it as a skincare primer before applying makeup. This is a tea tree mask that I would keep on hand - a new (and fabulous) standard for evaluating sheet masks, courtesy of the brilliant @Shosh85! |
Will I Repurchase?: | Yes; without hesitation. And, at full price too. |
@itsfi Both the Ceuracle mask and the AM Piggyhead masks sound wonderful! Repurchasing that Ceuracle mask definitely seems like a no-brainer ๐๐
The Farmskin Salad masks are nice - perfect everyday masks. Too bad about the plastic scent though! It's been awhile since I've tried this one, but I didn't mention any plastic smell in my notes - so now I really want to go see if I have another one so I can do some re-sniffing! ๐
@Shosh85, of the 3 varietals in the Dr. Ceuracle sheet masks, I like 2 a lot - propolis one and this tea tree one. The hyaluronic acid one is good too, but the propolis and tea tree masks stand out. ๐ I really like a few of their skincare products too (including their propolis line) so I may pick up more masks when a skincare haul is in order. Or, I may just pick up the sheet masks on their own - hahaha!
Yeah, I'm not sure what happened with the Farm Skin sheet mask; it's the first time I've picked up a "plastic" scent from that brand. Re-sniffing. ๐ Love it. ๐ If you do have another mask from Farm Skin and use it, I'd be very interested in hearing whether yours has a plastic smell to it or if this one was just a one-off (likely).
T is for Tea Tree
Rael Beauty Tea Tree Sheet Mask
Material:
Thin comfortable bamboo sheet
Serum:
Clear, watery
Scent:
Tea tree. Smelled a little strong if I stuck my nose right in the package, but wasn't too noticeable while the mask was on my face. Honestly though, tea tree doesn't really bother me - to me, it's better than floral. ๐
Fit:
I little too long at the chin and not long enough at the forehead
Wear Time:
Half hour.
Tack:
Very light, and only stuck around for a few minutes.
Results:
I felt a nice cooling feeling while the mask was on. When I removed it my skin felt refreshed, soft and smooth. Skin tone looked more even.
Repurchase?
If not for having plenty of backups, this is one I'd consider repurchasing. It's always nice to have a good tea tree mask on-hand ๐
@Shosh85, I laughed and laughed when I got to the part where you said โif not for having plenty of backupsโ ๐ Ohhh, backups - love โem but they can get in the way of a large mask haul. ๐
Agree about having a good tea tree mask on hand. I used the Etude House 0.2mm Tea Tree earlier in the week and not bad; have another in the queue for this weekend. Do you have one (or two, or ... ๐) that you like to keep on hand?
@itsfi I would have to say my most favorite Tea Tree sheet mask so far is the Ariul 7 Days one. Other favorites are from Whole Foods, Facetory and Mediheal. ๐
Taking notes @Shosh85! ๐ค Thank you!! I'm pretty sure I have the Mediheal tea tree mask and can't imagine not liking it - it is Mediheal, after all. I think there's only been one Mediheal mask that I've considered a pass or no. I may possibly have the Whole Foods version too; gosh, now that I think about it, I haven't been inside a Whole Foods since about a week into the lockdown last year. ๐ค Will check my stash for both of those. I feel like I had the Ariul mask in my stash at some point. ๐ Good to know that the Facetory tea tree is one you like. I have a vague recollection that I used their acai mask and thought it was just okay.