💕😌 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💗

[ather]

@itsfi  It was sooo good!! Nice to have a great mask on hand! 

[elleb810]

@ather 

Arnica is one great healing ingredient.

[ather]

@elleb810  Yes. It seems like an ingredient that really works with my skin too!!! 

[heartsmyface]

@ather  taking arnica sublingually really helps with face sensitivity and inflammation. 

[ather]

@heartsmyface  Oooo that’s good to know!! 

[Kim888]

@ather @I never thought of using this for after sun!  I do really think this is a great mask though - glad it worked well for you 

[ather]

@Kim888  I didn’t either but I was using my regular masks that help with extremely dehydrated skin but they didn’t seem like they were enough. So I’m wondering if I was having almost a reaction from to much sun so I thought I’d give it a try. My skin can be very sensitive and react to things so I thought why not try it out. Worst thing it won’t do anything and no loss there. I also usually keep my oils for night time use and decided to use it today and my skin is finally feeling normal again. 

[eshoe]

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Started the morning with the Pacifica Reusable Under Eye Mask. I love the idea of a mask that can be used again and again, and this seemed a promising choice. You choose whatever serum/eye cream you want, apply a generous layer, and top it with these silicone gels for 15 minutes or so. I love this also because it seems eye creams are a sample staple, and it is a way to use them up before they expire.

I have been using the Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye Serum 0.5 oz/ 15 mL # underneath, to (hopefully) help with absorption. They stay put and are easy to clean. So far, a 💗

The Peach Slices Snail Rescue is a repeat, as I am steadily making my way through my second jar. This clear, thick, gel mask always give my skin an extra boost, which it needs. Even in summer months.

The Kwailnara Melon Soothing Mask lived up to many expectations when stumbling upon something with this name. A sweet honeydew scent that lingered throughout the 25 or so minutes I wore it. Generous, milky serum that was thick enough not to drip. The mask itself was medium weight, without slits, and fit great. 10/10 will be using this one again!

Finally, the Farmacy 10% Niacinamide Night Mask 1.7 oz/ 50 mL # mask. This goes on my cheeks nightly as it feels like a salve but absorbs like a moisturizer - much quicker. It is like an improved version of the Honey Savior, which left too much of a greasy feeling on my face for regular use. This started as a promo thanks to the gentle nudging of @heartsmyface , and here I am with a nice little tub that is making my skin very happy 😊    

[missy94612]

@eshoe 

That masks sounds really good. The honeydew scent would be great for summer.

[eshoe]

@missy94612 yes, I think popping it in the refrigerator for an hour or so would make it an even better summer treat, too!

[heartsmyface]

@eshoe  Oh gosh I love that night mask!!  I’m glad it’s treating you well as well!   Reusable eye gels eh?  I have to check these out.  I remember being excited about the concept of adding my own serums to dry face mask sheets, but then only ever used them two or three times cause it was a messy process to saturate them.  This seems more promising. 

[eshoe]

Yes, @heartsmyface - your review of the Farmacy was a gentle nudge to try the promo, and now here I am with the FS. Perfect for my dry cheeks!

yeah messy and time-consuming. Not to mention the washing. Reusable is great in theory, but it requires a time commitment. Something I am willing to make, just did not realize prior 🤷🏻‍♀️ “Just to know,” as my nine-year old niece likes to say😉

[lmaster]

@eshoe oh my gosh!!! That's genius,,, reusable eye gels!!!

[eshoe]

Who knew, @lmaster??? I am on board!

[quspork]

The reusable eye masks sound like a great idea, @eshoe! They're also super cute. 

[eshoe]

I agree on all points. @quspork - now if I can only pull them out of the drawer to use more often! It’s hard to get in the habit of that when you are so used to one and done. 

[itsfi]

@eshoe, nice to hear that the peach slices snail rescue mask has been a good one for you. She's recently added a new moisturizer to that series. 

[eshoe]

Thank you for mentioning that, @itsfi - I have yet to try other products in that line besides lip balm and sheet masks. 

[elleb810]

@eshoe 

The Pacifica reminds me of the Dieux Skin Forever Eyemasks that were all over social media about a year, year and a half ago. But my guess is that these are a lot cheaper.

[eshoe]

@elleb810 oh yes, I remember hearing about those! Pretty sure I have a screenshot of them saved as I loved the idea. The Pacifica are about $10 less, and work great 👍🏼 

[ather]

@eshoe  This masking session sounds amazing. How have I not heard about reusable eye masks!!!! Definitely seeking these out now!!! Sounds like such a perfect addition to any masking session!!! So many great products you used today!!