💕😌 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💗

[itsfi]

@ather, I had been on a baking kick, for some reason. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I decided to be faaaahhhnncy with the galettes. 😆 At some point, I might try a berry filling with it or a peach filling. We’ll see. 

I think I’m used to sheet masks being off in terms of fit - too wide, not wide enough, too long, not long enough. It’s usually always something so it’s not a dealbreaker unless it’s really off. There are a few Vitamasques masks from this line I still need to try, but I have liked the one I’ve used.

[lmaster]

I'm going to have to try this set!! @itsfi 

[itsfi]

@lmaster, I’ve been happy with all the ones I’ve tried from this particular line, but the lychee remains my favorite. I like that most of the “flavors” are available at Target. I also saw a set of them, with a new-to-me variety (blackberry) available on Amazon. Completely get that there are other sheet masks in the queue but I’d love to hear your thoughts on them when you get a chance to use them.

[lmaster]

@itsfi I'm still waiting a bit to order more masks, I have so many to get through this year, but I will definitely do a review once I order some 😉

[Kim888]

Your masking always makes me hungry @itsfi - this mask sounds amazing ! I always love cherry as an ingredient 

[itsfi]

Lol, a treat for the skin and a treat for the tummy @Kim888. Self-care at its finest. 😂

Cherry masks are newer to me; I’ve only tried a couple, and of those few, this one gave me the best results. 🍒  Is there a cherry mask you would recommend?

[Kim888]

@itsfi @I’m not sure I’ve used any cherry specific sheet masks, but I really like the cherry farmacy line! 

[itsfi]

Oh yes @Kim888! That’s a great line. The Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm Limited Edition Very Cherry 3.4 oz/ 100 mL does a nice job of breaking down and removing makeup - and smells amazing! 🍒 I’m really, really close to finishing up the Farmacy Very Cherry Bright 15% Clean Vitamin C Serum with Acerola Cherry 1.0 oz/ 30 mL. It adds a lovely brightness and glow to my complexion. 

[Skunk12puzzola]

@itsfi omg, what's that sweet treat? it must be delicious 😋🍒

[itsfi]

@Skunk12puzzola, thank you. It’s my attempt at fruit galette, cherries here. 🍒 I tried an apple one 🍏 but that didn’t look (or taste) as good, even with some of the sauce spilling over on this one. 

[missy94612]

This was for weird mask week.

HE SAID: Is it supposed to tickle? I don't know about this. 

SHE SAID: Interesting. My skin looked cleansed and had that clean, fresh feel. I'm glad we tried it but I'm not sure it'll be something I pick up again.

[Cissy63]

@missy94612  I am hesitant about the bubble sheet mask.  I feel like I should wash it off.  Associating bubbles with soap and water likely where it’s from. Good to know your face responded to it favorably!

[ather]

@missy94612  Was it the bubbles that tickled?

[missy94612]

@ather 

I think so. It stopped not too longer after it started to bubble.

[lmaster]

@missy94612 sounds very very interesting!!

[eshoe]

@missy94612 I used to see this brand pop up here quite frequently. Bubbling sheet masks are a little weird, yes! Kate Somerville shared during a Masterclass that oxygen kills bacteria, which made me think of these masks. Perhaps why they are labeled as ‘purifying?’ There are plenty of wash off bubbling masks that I have found to be more enjoyable (and easier to control!) to use.

[missy94612]

@eshoe

Thanks. I'll keep it in mind.

[itsfi]

@missy94612, I’m not generally the biggest fan of bubble sheet masks but there are a couple out there that I like, or don’t mind might be a better way of describing my feelings for them, though if given a choice, my preference would be bubbling wash off masks instead of the sheet mask form. 

[missy94612]

@itsfi 

I feel like I've heard you mention that before. A non sheet mask would maybe be something I would try. Or one of those masks that only covers the bottom half of the face that I've seen. If it's away from my eyes, I should be fine.

[nuinui933]

@missy94612 

I felt the same way your husband did when I first used a bubble mask. The sheet masks ones bubble up a lot less than the Elizavecca one - that was is crazy!

[missy94612]

@nuinui933 

I think I've seen videos of the mask you mentioned. When it all bubbles up, people's faces look like The Thing from The Fantastic Four.