Mask of the Week Challenge!

[Aaliaa]

Hello Lovelies! As we make our resolutions and check them twice, I thought we could start a skincare version of the Weekly Challenge. Many of us wanted to use more masks, shop our stash and focus on our Skin so hopefully this thread will be an inspiration to do just that. Join us with pictures and comments down below.

Masking Spreadsheet Info

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Hello every, @eshoe and I are very happy to present the BIC Masking Challenge Spreadsheet. The idea is to have an easily searchable database of masks and reviews as a reference point when we are considering our next purchase. Data integrity was important to us so instead of everyone inputing data directly into the spreadsheet where theoretically information could be deleted or edited we have the questionnaire. It should take no longer then 1-2 minutes with the option for a more detailed review (which you can copy from your post on this thread).

Remember the idea is not to replace this thread. I personally love reading, commenting and interacting with all you amazing women here and that shouldn’t change. This would just be on top of that. Hopefully the more people that partake in this, the larger database of information we’ll have for reference. It will be extra effort in the beginning but then we would only need to input any new mask we’ve tried.

Additional Info:

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Since we aren’t allowed to post links, please PM or myself for it. You will also find this information on the original post so you don’t need a database to search for this post!

 Incase you need some help to filter/search results, try this :-

Search Specific Word or Phrase —> Edit -> Find and Replace -> Search Word

Filter/Organize by Columns --> Data -> Create a Filter -> Select Options
 

There are 2 ways to edit a response: 

1) Once you have completed a survey, click on the "Edit Your Response" link on that page. Once this page is closed, the only way to make a change is to:

2) PM @Aaliaa or @eshoe to make the change directly in the response spreadsheet

Thanks @eshoe for putting this together!

 Rules

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Each week there will be a new Masking Challenge posted. It will range from type of mask, brand specific week or fun challenges along the way.

Choose mask, take picture (with mask on or before), place mask on face, relax and dream of the next Sephora purchase you want to make, remove mask for healthier skin.

Have Fun!!

P.S. If you have any suggestions or challenge recommendations feel free to message me and I'll add them to the list.

Schedule Updated 06/21

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Week 25: (June 18th - 24th): Masks you discovered in 2017

Week 26:  (June 25th - July 1st): Favourite Mask of the “Masking Week Challenge”

Week 27 (July 2nd-8th): Hydrating Mask to get over the dehydration of Air-Conditioning!

Week 28 (July 9th-15th): Brand Week - Glam Glow, REN & Creme Shop

Week 29 (July 16th-22nd): Lip, Hand or Foot Masks to help that winter skin

Week 30 (July 23rd-29th): ‘Weird Mask' Bubbling, Peeling, Colour changing other worldly wonders!

Week 31 (July 30th-Aug 5th): Multi-Masking How many masks can you use at one time or in One Day??

Week 32 (Aug 5th-12th): Sheet Mask! I know we all have a few (dozen) lying around

Week 33 (Aug 13th-19th): When you are getting GLAM for a night out and want that inner GLOW

Week 34 (Aug 20th-26th): Brand Week - Fresh & PTR
Week 35 (Aug 27th-Sep 2nd): Favourites Week - Your go to miracle in a mask
Week 36 (Sep 3rd-9th): Female Owned Brands - In honour of Women's Week

Week 37: (Sep 10th-16th): DIY Mask - Skincare meets Chemistry

Week 38: (Sep 17th-23rd): BIC Made you do it! Masks recommended/inspired by other BIC members

Week 39: (Sep 24th-30th): Sephora Collections Week - House Brand Goodness

Week 40: (Oct 1st - 7th): $-$$$$ - Most Expensive and/or Cheapest mask you love!

Week 41: (Oct 8th - 14th): Sample Dive - I know we have them!

Week 42: (Oct 15th - 21st): Sephora’s ‘Best Selling’ Masks 

Week 43: (Oct 22nd - 28th): Overnight Masks - Sleeping miracles in a jar

Week 44: (Oct 29th - Nov 4th): Laneige and Dr. Jart Week! - Lets show some love to Some Korean skincare brands

Week 45: (Nov 5th - 11th): Forgotten Wonders - Shop your stash for an unloved mask

Week 46: (Nov 12th - 18th): Favourite Smelling Masks - Watermelon, Kale, Spa??

Week 47: (Nov 19th - 25th): Tata Harper, Tatcha or Too Cool For School Masks

Week 48: (Nov 26th - Dec 2nd): Morning Masking - Masks that help give a pep to your step

Week 49: (Dec 3rd - 9th): Asian skincare Brand - Visit old cultures and their 

Week 50: (Dec 10th - 16th): Pharmacy or Farmacy Brand: From France to Honey Potion

Week 51: (Dec 17th - 23rd): Masks you discovered in 2018

Week 52:  (Dec 24th - 31st): Holiday Party Prep Mask

Week 25: (June 18th - 24th): Masks you discovered in 2017
Week 26:  (June 25th - July 1st): Favourite Mask of the “Masking Week Challenge”
Week 27 (July 2nd-8th): Hydrating Mask to get over the dehydration of Air-Conditioning!
Week 28 (July 9th-15th): Brand Week - Glam Glow, REN & Creme Shop
Week 29 (July 16th-22nd): Lip, Hand or Foot Masks to help that winter skin
Week 30 (July 23rd-29th): ‘Weird Mask' Bubbling, Peeling, Colour changing other worldly wonders!
Week 31 (July 30th-Aug 5th): Multi-Masking How many masks can you use at one time or in One Day??
Week 32 (Aug 5th-12th): Sheet Mask! I know we all have a few (dozen) lying around
Week 33 (Aug 13th-19th): When you are getting GLAM for a night out and want that inner GLOW
Week 34 (Aug 20th-26th): Brand Week - Fresh & PTR
Week 35 (Aug 27th-Sep 2nd): Favourites Week - Your go to miracle in a mask
Week 36 (Sep 3rd-9th): Female Owned Brands - In honour of Women's Week
Week 37: (Sep 10th-16th): DIY Mask - Skincare meets Chemistry
Week 38: (Sep 17th-23rd): BIC Made you do it! Masks recommended/inspired by other BIC members
Week 39: (Sep 24th-30th): Sephora Collections Week - House Brand Goodness
Week 40: (Oct 1st - 7th): $-$$$$ - Most Expensive and/or Cheapest mask you love!
Week 41: (Oct 8th - 14th): Sample Dive - I know we have them!
Week 42: (Oct 15th - 21st): Sephora’s ‘Best Selling’ Masks 
Week 43: (Oct 22nd - 28th): Overnight Masks - Sleeping miracles in a jar
Week 44: (Oct 29th - Nov 4th): Laneige and Dr. Jart Week! - Lets show some love to Some Korean skincare brands
Week 45: (Nov 5th - 11th): Forgotten Wonders - Shop your stash for an unloved mask
Week 46: (Nov 12th - 18th): Favourite Smelling Masks - Watermelon, Kale, Spa??
Week 47: (Nov 19th - 25th): Tata Harper, Tatcha or Too Cool For School Masks
Week 48: (Nov 26th - Dec 2nd): Morning Masking - Masks that help give a pep to your step
Week 49: (Dec 3rd - 9th): Asian skincare Brand - Visit old cultures and their 
Week 50: (Dec 10th - 16th): Pharmacy or Farmacy Brand: From France to Honey Potion
Week 51: (Dec 17th - 23rd): Masks you discovered in 2018
Week 52:  (Dec 24th - 31st): Holiday Party Prep Mask

Merry Masking!

[eshoe]

Sunday night masking:TY Farmer, Oh K, Sephora, Herbivore and The Oozoo

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The TY Farmer is one of the better deals I’ve found; it was a little over $10 and it’s a pretty big tub. It has a clean scent, and it is quite soothing. I left it on for close to 45 minutes while I did some things around the house. My skin always feels soothed after using this. I tried the Oh K Ginseng and Eucalyptus eye masks, and really liked them. There is a protective layer on either side, making them a cinch to apply. I didn’t notice a scent, but they were so comfortable I couldn’t even tell I was wearing them!


I used the Oozoo on top of the eye masks as suggested by others here; such a great way to get my eye gels in. After pushing on the capsule to release the serum into the packet with the sheet mask, I opened to unfold and apply it to my face. It had a honey scent, a nice one, not at all syrupy or artificial. Like other Oozoo masks, it fit well though I did a little snooping around the eyes. I patted on the extra serum (there wasn’t much, REALLY wish there would have been more).  I left it on for close to an hour-this is a mask I could fall asleep 😴 wearing. I will likely repurchase this, like almost all of the other Oozoo masks I’ve tried.

[keana1]

@eshoe I’ve never heard of TYFarmer , what is the purpose of this mask? I have no idea what the ingredients are? 

[eshoe]

@keana1 it’s supposed to plump skin. Thank You Farmer states they create luxury natural, cruelty-free products (based in Korea). The mask I use is the Back to Relax Soothing Gel Mask. It has soluble collagen and Centella extract (which is supposed to improve circulation and collagen production). I have no idea how well it does either of those things, I just know it’s a mask my skin can tolerate😄 Here is the ingredient list for this mask:

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Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Punica Granatum Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Fragrance, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Soluble Collagen, Tetrasodium EDTA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, CI 14700, CI 17200.

@Luvstravel

[keana1]

The ingredients list looks great @eshoe ! Centella asiatica is one of the soothing ingredients in DrJart Tiger Grass masks and creams/serums. It supposed to calm red ,itchy and irritated skin. Thanks for the information, it’s very helpful ! It’s also good to know that the fragrance is low in the ingredients list! This would be great in winter ❄️ !

[eshoe]

Oooh, I did not know that, @keana1! I’ve been using it rather generously I think I’m going to ease up a bit to make it last longer now😆

[itsfi]

Your mask selections look so pretty @eshoe! I’ve wondered about the Thank You Farmer brand - thank you for your review. I will definitely look into that mask!

[eshoe]

Thank you, @itsfi-I first heard about the Oh K masks from you, and you were so right about them:) I need to find a better deal for them though as I would love to use them more often. The Thank You Farmer seems pretty good, there is more I hope to explore of their products as well!

[itsfi]

@eshoe, where are you getting the Oh K masks? If I pick them up, I’ll wait for cvs(dot)com to have a 30% off coupon code and then stock up. I’ll let you know the next time I see that discount.

[eshoe]

@itsfi I bought this one on Amazon. For some reason I thought it was a multi-pack so when I received it was a little disappointed, as that’s a little steep for a mask you only use once for a few minutes! Thank you for the heads up on CVS😉 I will keep an eye out for that and if you do think of it tag me in case I don’t catch the next sale!

[itsfi]

@eshoe, there’s a 25% off going on right now at cvs(dot)com. Code is SAVE25. There’s usually a pattern to their % off promotions, but I don’t remember whether it means the next one will be 20% or 30%. 

[eshoe]

Thank you, @itsfi! I’m looking into the Faceshop masks right now...guessing those are on the masksheet site? 

[itsfi]

@eshoe, the FaceShop masks I usually pick up in their store. You can purchase their sheet masks directly from their site - international(dot)thefaceshop(dot)com. Sometimes I am able to find a variety set of The Solution sheet masks on amazon as well. The Nourishing Mask along with the Hydrating Mask and the Moisturizing Mask are fantastic for dehydrated or dry skin; the nourishing and hydrating ones would work for oily or combo skin types as well. The Brightening one is also quite nice. 

[eshoe]

Many thanks, @itsfi! 

[Luvstravel]

@eshoe, I just marked the Thank You Farmer gel mask for my next purchase. It sounds very nice.

[Luvstravel]

@eshoe, thanks for your reply. It looks like Ulta carries the brand, but this is not in stock. Definitely will try to sample it, or catch it on sale😊

[eshoe]

@Luvstravel it is nice, though I’m not sure I would pay full price. If you can sample it first, I would suggest that as I think there may be other gel masks that are just as good at a lower price. Just my two cents 😊 It is for sensitive skin, and I don’t know what the market is like for masks made specifically for that skin type. If it’s limited, and you like to regularly mask, then I think this would be a great option. I’m just hesitant to recommend it to someone who might have more options, as you might be disappointed. I don’t have sensitive skin, but I have to stick to hydrating gels and creams for most of my masking as my skin doesn’t tolerate exfoliating masks that well anymore.

Probably way more info than you wanted but hope it helps!

[Lynnie32]

The Oozoo mask sounds wonderful. I've been trying to locate some locally and haven't had any luck.

[eshoe]

@Lynnie32 I have purchased them from Facetory and Ulta online-the later carries a wider variety but sadly they are only online at the moment. Still with the wait!

[Lynnie32]

Thank you, I just put a few in my cart to try with my next order.

[GG84]

@eshoe I have to say, i'm a bit jealous of your stash! So many cool finds. I'm taking notes!!

[eshoe]

@GG84thank you! I have found so many good masks this way. A lot of mediocre and bad ones, but I like to try at least three from a brand before I decide whether or not to keep buying their masks. Facetory was a good place for me to start:)