💕😌 Mask of the Week Challenge 😌💖

[eshoe]

Nearly wrapping up June 🏝🥥🌞 and  almost 1/2-way through this year’s challenge🙌🏼

Thank you @Aaliaa for starting this thread, and giving us a place to share our love for masks💗 Post as frequently or infrequently as you would like, with or without following the challenge. We love hearing about every masking experience, and suggestions are always welcome. 

This Week’s Theme: Masking Duel: Compare two (or more) masks to determine which one reigns supreme! 🤔

Letter of the Week:  Z

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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, if it's an exfoliating mask (include acid info if known), your overall experience, and whether or not you would repurchase. Don't forget to include a grade (thanks to @ShortErica for the idea) to help others along the way.

Most importantly, have fun and merry masking!

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   

[itsfi]

@missjeanie, I've had percolating in my mind for a few years now, the concept of a curated collection of masks that I would set up like a mini library. I do mean "mini" because I can't have the library be too large. I mean, the sheet mask library version of the Smithsonian, it cannot be. 🤣 

[tjffc]

@itsfi Lovely concept  Gorgeous and wonderful results!   

[itsfi]

@tjffc, when I first used these eye masks from The Creme Shop, I thought they were just so large but the size has really come in handy for me. It covers the areas where I'm prone to be more dry. It doesn't hurt that with this one at least, the scent is amazing! Highly recommend these eye masks.  😁

[PrettyPaint]

@itsfi  Oh yes, this is such a nice one! I remember the first time I tried it I was surprised how good it smelled!

[itsfi]

The scent seriously needs to be bottled @PrettyPaint! 😉 An example of when added fragrance is done right. 

[sonnydee]

Im embarrassed to say I have yet to try these. Maybe I'll wear one tomorrow while I'm cooking/getting ready for a party.😁 I think i have all the variations too. @itsfi glad to hear its a good one, im just so bad about using eye masks. And I should since i always get the "you look tired". Duh, people. Duh. 😳

[itsfi]

What @sonnydee?!!! People tell you that you look tired?! 😮 I hope they were discreet about it. I shouldn't be surprised; in the past, there's been more than one occasion where I was told "oh, you really don't look so good." Thank you for that; no really; thank YOU! 🤣 Hahaha! The things people say. I've have these in my mask bin for ages it seems. I sometimes forget they are there but after using this one, I'm reminded how well these will come in handy when periodic breakouts or maskne means it might be better to not use a sheet mask on my chin / jawline area. Hope this one works out well for you. Have fun at your party!!! 

[sonnydee]

Not really discreet 😳@itsfi. and i even had that comment come up not just from family or "friends" but even acquaintances. And even if I have a newborn. Smh. 😥 i havent heard it fairly recently since weve been at home more but I'm sure it's coming

[itsfi]

Ugh! 🤦🏻‍♀️ So sorry @sonnydee! 

[sonnydee]

Its ok @itsfi just helps me sharpen my wittiness/sarcastic responses. And if i don't like the person...😾...im not even joking the things I come up.with. Some people just lack common sense/manners/courtesy. 

[itsfi]

Excellent outlook @sonnydee! 🤗 It’s good to have a healthy dialogue of wit and sarcasm with yourself every now and again! Keeps the mind sharp! 😉 

[Shosh85]

B is for Benton

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Benton Goodbye Redness Centella Mask Pack

Material:

Thin cotton

Serum:

Clear and watery. A little extra in the pouch for hands and arms

Scent:

None that I could tell

Fit:

Almost perfect- just a smidge too long at the chin/jawline

Wear Time:

Half hour

Tack:

Very light and only stuck around for less than 10 minutes

Results:

Soft and smooth, lightly hydrated skin and a brighter, more even complexion.

I used a Biore nose strip right before this mask and it cleared up the redness I got from it.

Repurchase?

Yes, definitely! I would actually love to have permanent backups of this one. It makes a great soothing mask and a perfect one to have handy when my skin is acting up.

[lmaster]

Nice!! @Shosh85 where did you find this one??

[PrettyPaint]

@Shosh85 Yay! I really like centella as a mask ingredient.

[Shosh85]

@PrettyPaint  Oh, me too! It's definitely one of my favorite skincare ingredients! 😃

[itsfi]

I'm in 100% agreement with you on having permanent backups of this mask @Shosh85! 😁 Benton has a small curation of sheet masks but they are so good! ❤️ 

[Shosh85]

@itsfi  Happy to hear it's a love for you too! I would definitely love to try the others from the brand! 😃

[itsfi]

@Shosh85, is this the first Benton sheet mask you’ve used? They have an aloe one that I really like - it along with this Cica one falls into the category of “masks to keep on hand for skin emergencies.” Both are in my skincare first aid kit. Benton also makes a sheet mask version of their popular snail bee serum. 

[Shosh85]

@itsfi  Yup, this is my first one! I remember you reviewing the Aloe and Snail-bee ones and I would definitely like to pick those up sometime! I also saw a Fermentation one I'd like to try as well. 😃

[itsfi]

@Shosh85, how could I forget the fermentation one?!!! Especially since I took it out the other day. Oh goodness, how forgetful! 

[itsfi]

B is for bean curd (aka tofu)

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Mask:	Mitomo Sincere Laura Tofu Facial Essence Mask
Material:	It leans ever so slightly thinner than your standard sheet mask but there's also certain heft to it that feels more the result of the mask material itself (as opposed to the amount of essence it holds). It has a light gauze-like pattern to it as well.
Purpose:	Moisturizing, stimulates collagen production, anti-aging
Key Ingredients:	Moisturizing - glycerin; glycine soja (soybean) seed extract; aloe vera leaf extract; sodium hyaluronate Anti-aging - hydrolyzed collagen; ubiquinone (coQ-10); Boswellia serrata gum extract Brightening - kiwi fruit extract; vitamin C (ethyl ascorbic acid) Soothing - allantoin; aloe vera leaf extract Full ingredients list in spoiler below.
Adherence + Fit:	Adherence was good; fit is on the large side all around, which will make it suitable for many face sizes. A notable feature is that the eye holes are larger (both length and width-wise) than your standard face mask. This one included eye flaps as well.
Essence / Serum:	Watery essence; there was plenty of essence to saturate the mask and some extra in the packet.
Scent:	There's a non-lingering scent to the essence, but I'm having a hard time figuring out what it is.
Results:	There's a definite tacky feeling after removing the mask and pressing in the essence, but it eventually dissipates. My skin felt cool to the touch and this cooling feel remained for some time after removing the mask.
Would I Repurchase?	Maybe. There are just so many sheet masks geared at moisturizing the skin that it becomes more challenging for a mask of that kind to stand out. This isn't a bad mask; it's pretty good and one that I could see working well for daily sheet masking.
My Two Cents:	There are some great ingredients in this mask, but I can be very particular (read: picky highly selective) 😉 when it comes to masks with moisturizing as its primary purpose. On the one hand, that's the type of mask that's very well suited for my dehydrated and dry skin in the cooler months. That though, coupled with the fact that there are a lot of moisturizing sheet masks out there means that it's harder for any moisturizing mask to really "wow" me. This particular tofu mask is what I'd consider a good mask, but not a great one.

Ingredients:

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(from mitomos (dot) com)

Aqua, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Allantoin, Carbomer, Panthenol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Triethanolamine, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Actinidia Chinensis (kiwi) Fruit Extract,  Ubiquinone, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Boswellia Serrata Gum extract, Fragrance, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyacrylate