💕😌 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💗

[CookieGirl1]

I always feel like the modeling masks look like a DIY at-home science experiment, lol.  And how fun is it to do masking with your daughter?!  I love how you and your family seem so close, @eshoe :).

[eshoe]

It’s not something I’m up for often, @CookieGirl1, I totally get it! It’s like a twice a year thing for me. They really do have a cooling effect (not as much as the OH Cold Plunge, but gently soothing). 

I’m grateful to share a few masking sessions with her. I always admired watching my own Mother get ready for an evening out with my Dad, but didn’t have the same type of closeness. I am also learning that it’s ok to be silly. Not an easy thing to do as an adult (or maybe it is for most!). 

[missjeanie]

Love the modelling masks @eshoe ... such a fun project that I'm happy you got to share!

[eshoe]

@missjeanie it was a treat, and one I don’t take for granted. A modeling mask in powder form with a gel in a tube activator would be great to save it for a second use when masking solo😊

[Kim888]

@eshoe @That looks so fun!!! Glad to hear it worked well too!!

[eshoe]

@Kim888 It’s a great modeling mask, I need to pick up another before the sale ends. I forgot to use my discount on this order but it was still worth it:)

[lmaster]

@eshoe I love the mangosteen!! The scent I picked up floralish I think lol

[eshoe]

Good to know, @lmaster. The green tea has been my favorite so far, I still have the coconut and a few more (beet I think?) to try though.

[ShortErica]

Glad to hear the mangosteen worked well for you too @eshoe! Very cool getting to buddy up with your daughter on the Primera.

[eshoe]

It wasn’t planned, @ShortErica, she just wanted to be a part of the mess😂 This might be a mask even the boys enjoy! Already looking forward to the next one.

[ShortErica]

I'm hoping to get them started on good skincare habits young @eshoe. They use chapstick before bed. They picked the ones shaped like a Hershey kiss from @Shosh85 

[Shosh85]

@ShortErica  Awe, that's great! My 4 year old really likes the chapstick that looks like a rainbow poop emoji 😂

[ShortErica]

Hahaha too cute @Shosh85!

[eshoe]

That’s a great start, @ShortErica! My husband does nothing, and of course has zero skin issues/complaints. I just do it for the fun:)

[Shosh85]

@eshoe  Modeling masks can be super fun, especially when you have a masking buddy! Glad you both enjoyed it! 😃 I do agree though, the Dr. Jart one may look creepy, but the whole, 'pour in and shake' is pretty convenient! 😉

Happy to hear you liked the Farmskin mask too! The whole line really is nice! 😃

[eshoe]

I spent a lot of time thinking about how the packaging could be less, @Shosh85. I think most people wouldn’t be expecting the mess these masks can be, though. I wasn’t the first time! 

[Shosh85]

Buddying up with this Superfood Salad mask

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Farmskin Superfood Salad Balancing Mangosteen Sheet Mask

This is a thin tencel sheet mask that was drenched with a clear watery serum. It had  a typical sheet mask smell with a hint of fruitiness (not really sure what a Mangosteen smells like exactly- that could've been what I was smelling.) It had a great fit - just a little too long at the chin. The adherence was good, except the extra length at the chin that popped up once. It was comfortable to wear the half hour I had it on. There was maybe just the slightest bit tackiness after removing, but that lasted only a few minutes. My face felt moisturized, my complexion looked a bit more even and my skin felt soft and smooth.

This was another nice one! It's got me curious to go try a Mangosteen. 😉

[eshoe]

I wish I had a better sense of smell with this one, @Shosh85. It was fun to try a mask out as a group again, I’m game if anyone else is before the year ends @ShortErica @lmaster 

[Shosh85]

@eshoe @ShortErica We should definitely do more as a group! It's fun to see how similar or different our experiences are! 😃👍

[eshoe]

YES 100% agreed @Shosh85@ShortErica Next week is T, G & my favorite, Gross Masks 😳 @missjeanie @lmaster 

[ShortErica]

@eshoe @Shosh85 @missjeanie @lmaster 

I'm cool with snail but I know others find it gross so here's what I was thinking for next week if anyone has a match. I'm sure I have others in the gross category and can always switch it up to buddy 😀