💕😌 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💗

[lmaster]

Very interesting!! @itsfi thanks so much for the heads up!! 🙌

[eshoe]

I have the same question @itsfi; when did they start selling sheet masks???

Probably right around the time they realized the markup was so spectacular 🙄

[itsfi]

Very odd, right @eshoe?!! I had no idea I would find sheet masks while looking online for a housewarming gift!!! 😲  

[Shosh85]

@itsfi The Briogeo and Lapcos mask are definitely loves of mine! I've never tried that Blithe mask, but it sounds wonderful! What does it smell like? 

[itsfi]

@Shosh85, the Blithe splash masks came in handy when I had a longer commute; I'd jump in the shower, dilute a capful of the product and splash-splash, pat-pat; hop out of the shower and move on directly to my moisturizer and SPF. Easy-peasy. 😃

I didn't pick up a scent from the foil sample; could have been because I hold my breath when I am splashing the water and the product onto my face. But, I just went to open a new bottle and give it the good ol' sniff test and it has a very light, citrusy (slightly lemon-ish) scent. Pleasant, not overpowering.

[Kim888]

Thank you for reviewing the blithe mask @itsfi ! I was always curious about that ! I was sad when Sephora stopped carrying them 

[itsfi]

@Kim888, the Blithe splash masks are great any time but I love it when I'm short on time. Blithe has a really good array of skincare products. I agree its a bummer that they are no longer available at Sephora. Fortunately, OhLolly, YesStyle and Revolve stock their products. Were there any Blithe products you really enjoyed?

[Kim888]

@itsfi @I used the pressed serum for a while and I really liked that! I guess I kind of forgot about it !

[itsfi]

@Kim888, there’s been an explosion of wonderful skincare products in the market and with it not being as widely available as before, it makes sense that it might slip your mind. I’m very happy to be seeing them again. 😃

[eshoe]

Oh that Blithe mask @itsfi! The Tundra Chaga pressed serum was so, so good...I must imagine this was, too.

Also smiling to myself at “Tencel is the US brand name for lyocell.” I remember a tee feeling soooo extra comfy and raising my brows at lyocell. Makes for a great tank as well as a mask😊

[Kim888]

@eshoe @I really liked that pressed serum as well! I haven’t thought about it in a while, I should buy it again!

[eshoe]

I had forgotten about it too, @Kim888! Time to hunt it down again:)

[itsfi]

@eshoe, that serum is available online at iHerb, Yes Style, and Jolse (on sale now).

[itsfi]

@eshoe, splash masks are great; all the ones from Blithe are good! Blithe Tundra Chaga pressed serum has been a repurchase of mine for years. 💗 Have you tried any of their other pressed serums?

[eshoe]

No, I haven’t @itsfi. But I have now added that to my wish list😉

[Shosh85]

Not on theme here. I had planned on using this eye mask during "S" week, but life happened. So now I'll go with T for too late, or maybe twosome? 😉😆 A big thank you to the sweet @itsfi for sending me the eye mask!

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Sexy Look Moisturizing Black Eye Mask

This is a medium thick, butterfly-shaped, black eye mask. There was plenty of clear, watery serum, that had no scent I could detect. It adhered well the 20 minutes I had it on. When I removed it, there wasn't any tackiness. My skin looked a smidge brighter, felt nicely moisturized and was noticeably smoother.

This had great results and the shape of it makes it even more fun. I'd gladly repurchase if I happen to see it again. I do remember seeing these at TJ Maxx at one point, so hopefully I'll run into them again!

Side note: Thought it was interesting that Sodium Hyaluronate is listed twice👇 🤔

OleHenriksen Balance Cold Plunge Pore Mask

This is a turquoise colored clay mask that goes on easy/smooth and has a sort of minty scent. I had it on for about 20 minutes. It has a refreshing and cooling feel that especially feels great after a hot day. It dries down, but not to the point where it's hard, cracking and uncomfortable. It washes off easy and afterward my skin feels super soft and smooth and a little brighter.

I really enjoy using this one and especially love using it with the OH Facial Sauna Scrub (Sauna Scrub 1st, Cold Plunge 2nd) - both of which will definitely be repurchases for me!

 
My face:

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[missy94612]

@Shosh85 - both these sound great. You look so cute with these masks on.

[Shosh85]

@missy94612 These both really were so great - they make a perfect pair! 😃

[eshoe]

@Shosh85 both of those OH masks are short-listed! How great would it be if there was a Sephora Mask Bar where we could curate our own 4 or 8 pod wash-off masking set? @itsfi @lmaster @ather @PrettyPaint @quspork @faeriegirl 

[lmaster]

Yes yes yes!! @eshoe love it

[PrettyPaint]

@eshoe  I think that's a fantastic idea - I would totally love that!