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Welcome to the Skin & Body Care Masking Challenge!
Feel free to join in whenever and wherever. Share your thoughts and observations on a mask you have tried, we need all the details, please! Most importantly - have fun!
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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
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 masks💗
V is for vivavious, as in effervescent, like the bubbles of a sparkling bubble mask. 😉 I know, I can stretch things a bit to make them work; thanks for humoring me, friends! The bubbling aspect of this trio of treats is for the weird / bubbling theme from the fabulous @Aaliaa who started it all - hope you are well dear friend. 🤗
Sheet Mask:
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Shangpree Bubbling Mask was the very first bubbling sheet mask I used; that was years ago. I thought it was a regular sheet mask at the time when I purchased it. Nope, not a regular sheet mask. lol. This is a wash-off sheet mask geared towards clarifying, exfoliating, and rejuvenating skin while controlling shine through a combination of notable ingredients including charcoal powder and extracts of pomegranate and berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries). It's the berries that I pick up the most as far as scents go, a subtle, fruity, blueberry scent in fact. 🫐
A cloud of foam bubbles up after the charcoal infused black sheet mask is applied to the skin. On me, I need to quickly make some minor adjustments to the corners of the opening to the eyes and mouth before the foaming starts up. This is because those openings are pretty narrow for my facial features and also out of habit as I really like to minimize the likelihood that any bubbles or serum fall into my eyes or mouth. After the fizzing from the bubbles slow down, I remove the mask that now looks like it has a layer of cloud atop of it and rinse off the essence with lukewarm water and a washcloth. My complexion looks awake, refreshed, clearer and brighter. My skin feels soft, smooth and my nose looks like it's undergone a little detox. I'm generally not a huge fan of bubbling masks in any form; that said, I wouldn't mind using this mask occasionally, but it's not one that I would run out to pick up. I can see how it could make a nice primer mask before makeup application for those who like foaming/bubbling masks.
The mask is regularly $6 but is currently on sale this weekend only at Peach & Lily for 25% off with code REFRESH.
Lip Care:
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I've used these Unpa lip care products before but they seem to get lost in my collection of lip care treats. Will set these aside to work through them this summer.
Unpa Bubi Bubi Lip Bubble Lip Mask is a pale pink-hued, thin, light gel that turns white once the product touches the lips and takes on a slightly thicker and foam-like consistency as I work it across my lips. I hear a slight fizzing sound and feel a light tingling while this lip mask was bubbling up. My lips look and feel more smooth after using this lip mask, which is a plus, but ultimately, despite the fun factor of this item, I still prefer a lip scrub for smoothing and softening my lips.
I followed up the lip mask with the Unpa Bubi Bubi Lip Ampule Ceramide and Hyaluronic Acid, an unscented balm consisting of well recognized hydrating and moisturizing ingredients. This one does a fine job but I think there are other balms on the market that perform similarly. It's one I consider nice to use but not a standout for me.
@missjeanie, hahaha! I feel like this might be a good indicator of my expression the first time, minus the fabulous hat and beautiful wavy curls:
Or, maybe this was more like it (gotta love Ramona and how expressive her eyes are):
Yes, I like the opportunity to be creative that comes with the weekly themes, both the actual themes and the letter of the week.
