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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
Letters of the Month: E - I
Uncle Bud's Hemp Seed Oil Collagen Face Mask
My Thoughts:
Oh no, @QueenMarceline , flaking doesnโt sound especially inviting! Why a nice thought, though, Iโm afraid I am guilty of sharing less than stellar masks, too- it happens. I hope you continue on your satchel mask journey though โบ๏ธ
@eshoe Just a bit of flaking, trust me I've had so much worse like some of the LUSH fresh face masks--flake city ๐คฃ
@QueenMarceline This one sounds nice. I've tried the detoxifying version of this mask that was pretty decent as well - not bad for the price ๐
@Shosh85 Yeah definitely not bad. I have the rose gold version left, I believe. I hope that one is even nicer ๐
@QueenMarceline Sounds like a decent filler mask!
@PrettyPaint Could see this being nice for travel or on-the-go use. ๐
@QueenMarceline, the end results - soft, hydrated skin - sounds good. This seems like it might come in handy for traveling, or a nice way to try out the mask before purchasing a larger size (if the mask comes in a larger size). Is there enough product in the packet for more than one use?
@itsfi Personally, I don't think there is any way that one could get more than a single use out of this satchel. Unfortunately ๐
Interesting @QueenMarceline- I donโt think 20 minutes before total dry down is a great wear time ! But always good to have a filler mask around
@Kim888 Admittedly, it could have been a touch longer. However this is also a traditional face mask opposed to a sheet mask.
@QueenMarceline Wasnโt all terrible!!
I meant to use these masks earlier in the year (for the months when C or M were included in the monthly letters challenge), including last month, but time and work deadlines got the best of me, so here we are, and to make it work with a mask challenge theme this month, we're going to go with ... wait for it ...
Mask: | Axis-Y New Skin Resolution Gel Mask |
Brand Origin: | South Korea |
Manufacture Site: | South Korea |
Claim(s): | Hydrating, repairing, soothing, brightening and evens tone |
Key Ingredient(s): | Niacinamide (brightening) (2%); cica extract (soothing); Houttuynia Cordata extract (soothing; anti-inflammatory); fig extract (hydrating, regenerating); allantoin (soothing; protecting); mugwort (soothing; calming); madecassoside (soothing; healing, antioxidant) |
Consistency / Texture: | Lightweight, pale olive green hued gel (though slightly runny in texture, it adheres well to the skin) with tiny bits of plant leaves scattered throughout |
Scent: | Fresh and refreshing, with a soft herbal bent |
Performance: | Though leaning on the thinner side as far as gels go, this one applied smoothly and easily, and adhered nicely to my skin without dripping. A little of this product goes a long way and the gel feels cooling and soothing on the skin. The mask felt lightweight on the skin, wore comfortably for the 10 minutes I had it on, and rinsed off easily with a lukewarm water and a washcloth. |
Results: | Skin looked and felt smooth, more clear, brighter, and lightly hydrated. |
Best Suited For: | All skin types in the warmer, summer months; though it seems that it's more suited for those with combination or oily skin. It may not be hydrating enough for those with dry or very dry skin. |
Will I Repurchase?: | A little of this goes a long way and while I like this mask, it's not one I feel that I must have, and, as a result, I may not repurchase it immediately after finishing this tube. |
Mask: | Axis-Y Mugwort Pore Clarifying Wash Off Pack |
Brand Origin: | South Korea |
Manufacture Site: | South Korea |
Claim(s): | Pore clarifying, exfoliating, soothing |
Key Ingredient(s): | Mugwort extract (revitalizing; soothing) (61%); Adzuki Bean (exfoliating); kelp (revitalizing, nourishing);artichoke leaf extract (antioxidants; anti-aging); mung bean extract (moisturizing; brightening; strengthening) Houttuynia Cordata extract (cell regeneration) lotus (cell regeneration; helps control sebum production; brightening) |
Consistency / Texture: | There's a rich creaminess to this kaolin-clay based mask, with Adzuki Bean granules sprinkled all throughout. |
Scent: | Herbaceous, earthy with a slight minty scent; noticeable but not pungent, disappears after rinsing off the mask |
Performance: | The Adzuku Bean granules are gentle on the skin and do a nice job of exfoliating. The mask feels comfortable on the skin for the 15 minutes I had it on, and interestingly, I feel some cooling on the skin as the product begins to dry down (without feeling drying). It washes off easily with lukewarm water and a washcloth. |
Results: | Clears skin and makes it feel fresh and cleansed without making it feel dry or tight, always a plus from a clay mask. My skin also feels soft and plump, with some redness and darker spots appearing to have been diminished. |
Best Suited For: | Any skin type, even dry skin. The Adzuki Bean granules are really gentle so those with sensitive skin might enjoy this mask as well. |
Will I Repurchase?: | Yes, though it may be a while before I need to as a little product goes a long way. |
Mask: | Dr. Belmeur Real Calming Fae Mask - Summer Mugwort |
Brand Origin: | South Korea |
Manufacture Site: | South Korea |
Claim(s): | Soothing, calming, relieves skin irritation |
Material: | Soft, thin, possibly Tencel? |
Adherence: | Great |
Fit: | Good, can be tailored to fit face shape and size with some adjustments |
Essence: | Clear, thin and watery but not so runny as to drip everywhere |
Scent: | Fresh, with a very slight, fleeting herbal scent that disappears just almost as quickly as it is detected |
Viscosity: | Low, just enough to keep the essence from dripping |
Performance (during 30 minutes of wear): | The sheet wears comfortably and is saturated with essence that you can feel it hydrating your skin even as you have it on. |
Tack / Stickiness: | None |
Results: | Redness on my cheeks appeared to be lessened / diminished. Skin was nicely hydrated and soothed. |
Best Suited For: | All skin types, but aimed at those looking to calm / soothe skin irritations |
Will I Repurchase?: | Yes. |
@itsfi The Dr. Belmeur mask sounds really nice, and I love the simplistic packaging!
Ive never heard of the Axis-Y brand, but both of those masks sound lovely! I'm always attracted to masks with Mugwort! ๐
@Shosh85, this Dr. Belmeur one is part of a series that is based on the seasons that apparently does not include the spring? ๐ Or, I just can't seem to find one, online or in store, for spring. User error is a possibility, always. ๐คฃ I keep pulling up these versions but nothing for the springtime. lol.
Summer Mugwort
Fall Hemp Seeds
@itsfi Ha ha! What do they have against Spring? ๐
I know, right @Shosh85?!!! ๐๐คฃ๐ I keep thinking, did I miss something? Did we lose a season along the way here?
@itsfi Sounds like a Gggreat masking session!! ๐คฃ I am green with envy! Sorry couldnโt help myself!! I love the green theme I just painted my nails and used a shade of green in them!! The Dr Belmeur mask sounds amazing! They all sound pretty good. I love that voluspa scent! I have it in the reed diffuser I keep it in my room because itโs not overwhelming! What is the plant you have pictured?
Hahahaha @ather! I love this. ๐๐ Youโre on a roll; you go, girl! Your comments are gggold! ๐ฅ
Oh my goodness, I would looove to know what this plant is - Trader Joeโs calls it โfillerโ for floral arrangements. I was putting a couple of bouquets together and picked this up. No idea what it is. I even tried searching for similar plants based on the photo in Google but to no avail - Iโm not the most tech savvy so that is not a surprise. ๐ Would love to know what it is - it does hold up quite well!! That small sprig has lasted over a month!! ๐ณ
@itsfi Oh interesting. Iโll have to take a picture of it and see if I can figure it out. Iโve been trying to have a green thumb and Iโve been propagating succulents and cactus. I love having fresh flowers in my house and fresh plants!