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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!
March Madness - Competition is in the air. Find a worthy dupe of a ๐ฐmask that is share-worthy? Or find a dupe that works even better than the original? Details, please!
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
@Mellmars1185, thank you! I learned about mud sheet masks much later into my sheet mask days and have only tried a handful, maybe half a dozen. They can be messy, and some brands are more dry than others. This is probably my favorite of all the ones I've used. Patchology also makes a good one, I recall.
โB is for Blue, used this lil gem the other night
Fit? Great. It had a mesh sort of backing to help you maneuver the very thin mask on your face
Smell? Faint but clean/perfumey
Consistency?serum was clear & on the thicker side. Wouldn't call it gel but I didn't have any troubles with it dripping
Ease of use?awesome. I used this when I was in bed & had it on for the recommended 20 min. Couldve went longer it was so saturated. I put it on my neck after to continue to work its magic
Would I purchase/try again
? It left my face feeling soft & nicely hydrated. I think this would be a good one to use during all seasons for me & my oily skin, if I need to balance out my face. For others, it may be not quite as special but I REALLY enjoyed this one. ๐๐๐๐๐
This one sounds lovely, @sonnydee! I'm glad to hear it worked out nicely for you.
@sonnydee I really enjoyed this one too! I have dry skin and it worked well for me - though, it was summertime when I tried it. Now that wintertime has pretty much hit here, I'll have to pull one out soon and see how it does. ๐ Happy to hear it's a winner for you!
@sonnydee, makes me happy to hear this was a good sheet mask for oily skin. ๐ As much as I love a milky, creamy saturated sheet mask most of the year, I know that can be too much for those with oily skin, and for me too when my skin leans more combo in the summer. Making a note of it.-
(This one is not on theme for this week, sorry) Letters: A-E
A is for Antioxidants and Aloe Vera
C is for Chamomile and Cucumber
G is for Green Tea
E is for Earth Therapeutics and for Eye Patches
ps. Please forgive my mani (or lack thereof). ๐๐
My Thoughts:
@QueenMarceline These sound really nice! The SKYN ones are definitely tough to beat!
@Shosh85 They really are, such an "oldie but goodie" type of product for me ๐
@QueenMarceline, the key ingredients noted on these under eye gels sound really good. How often do you use under eye patches in your skincare routine?
@itsfi Honestly ideally almost everyday (and on special occasions/when I feel like it even twice a day-morning and night). I'd say on average 5 times a week, in the morning is the go-to. ๐ I usually use the hydrogels from SKYN Iceland which I've already reviewed but I've been cracking open the ones that are individually wrapped. I have a couple "jars" of patches too. Recently got some from Florence by Mills that are in a jar and shaped like whales. Cannot wait to review those.
@QueenMarceline, good for you for using them regularly. Impressive. ๐ I go through phases with the under eye gel patches and currently, it's the forgetting-to-use-them or being-too-tired-to-use-them phase. I'll have to put them where they are more within my reach, and my line-of-sight.
Ohhhh, the Florence by Mills under eye gels are soooo cute! ๐ณ
@itsfi Thank you, they really perk me up in the morning. My eyes always feel so dry/heavy when I first wake up so usually eye drops and eye gels are my go to in order to combat that ๐ I'm very excited to try those cute little whale ones. I actually just bought some eye gels (and 1-2 other sheet-style masks) from various places that I was placing non-beauty orders with. I'll probably post them soon in the January hauls ๐
This is a sample turned purchase mask.
I like this mud mask. Freeman has some good masks, affordable too.
@erikarosenim I have a bunch of freeman mask samples from a secret santa gift I got. I can't wait to try it out ๐
@erikarosenim I haven't tried this one yet, but I have liked a couple others from the brand. I think they're pretty decent masks for the price! Happy to hear this one works well for you! ๐
@erikarosenim, yay for finding a repurchase-worthy detox mask! ๐
For the sample turned purchase theme, I'm going to go with Drunk Elephant F-Balmโข Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask 1.69 oz/ 50 mL which I find soothing and moisturizing. However, on days when my skin is on the extra dry side, I do reach for other products. Or I'll layer this mask over an oil.
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@txcatx I haven't tried this one yet, but I do love a lot of DE products. Glad to hear you've been enjoying this one!
I'm glad this one has worked out well for you, @txcatx! I wish I had liked it a bit better when I tried it, but it's always fun to see when others have a better experience with something.
@txcatx Oh I've always wondered if I'd like this. I do enjoy a lot of DE products, can't remember why I hadn't picked this up to try. Mayyyyybe I'll add it to my loves for the spring sale lol