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Your skin tone/coloring: Porcelain.
What’s your go-to face mask? Yes to Tomatoes detoxifying charcoal mud mask, Albertini Intl warm love pumpkin exfoliating mask, and Farmacy honey potion.
How often do you use face masks? daily, I rotate through those 3.
Do you like sheet masks? no, I find them uncomfortable and they make me feel weirdly claustrophobic.
Your skin tone/coloring: fair / cool
What’s your go-to face mask? The Ordinary by Deciem AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
How often do you use face masks?: 2-3 times weekly
Do you like sheet masks?: no, they rarely fit my face shape and feel slimy. I like a mask that dries down.
Your skin tone/coloring: light to medium, MAC NC 23 ish
What’s your go-to face mask? Dead Sea Mud Mask by Majectic Pure
How often do you use face masks? Twice a week – Wednesday and Saturday nights when I’m watching TV. I usually use 2 or 3 and always end with a moisturizing/hydrating mask or coconut oil.
Do you like sheet masks? They’re okay – I bought some for a while but I think I like the process of putting on/taking off masks, so I stopped buying them and just stuck with what I usually buy. If a sheet mask shows up in a subscription box, I will use it.
I look forward to reading others’ responses. I don’t really mask that much. My skin is combo, congestion/breakout prone, sensitive to fragrance. I like the experience of the Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask, feels cool and smells great, but I don’t think it does much good, and possibly does harm. I think the Farmacy Honey Potion mask irritates me, too. I’ve never seen visible results from any of the clay masks I’ve tried (Bobbi Brown, Glam Glow, Clinique, maybe others) but I have many others on deck, mostly deluxe samples. I have somehow amassed a collection of sheet masks too, but I’m always afraid to use them, again, because of the fragrance. But now I’m in the mood to mask, just because. I think I will tonight.
I also have breakout prone, very sensitive skin. I’ve enjoyed Paula’s Choice masks, and have even worn the clay one on my T zone with the creamy Hydrating Treatment one on my cheeks. They’re fragrance free and available in tiny sample sizes, could be worth a shot if you think masks sound fun but are scared of reactions. I promise they aren’t paying me to plug their products. 🙂
I love Paula’s Choice, and believe I have sample packets of her 2 new masks. They will be my next ones to try! Thank you!
Ditto on trying.
Your skin tone/coloring: Medium w/ olive undertones MAC NC37, Lancôme Teint Idole Foundation N360, Fenty ProFilt’r 260 or 290.
What’s your go-to face mask? After receiving it as a deluxe sample, I have fallen in love with Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment Mask! This will be one of the few Lux goodies I continue to buy during my 2018 Low-buy. It really is THAT impressive!
How often do you use face masks? Once or twice per week. Just my t-zone and large pored cheek pads by my nose.
Do you like sheet masks? Yes, I love how cooling and refreshing they feel, especially during the dryer, hotter part of the year. The only thing I’m not a huge fan of is that one has to remain fairly still for the duration, lest it falls off and gets ruined.
Pick up a Daiso silicon mask cover! Or something similar. It holds the mask in place and lets you potter around.
Your skin tone/coloring: light neutral
What’s your go-to face mask? Paula’s Choice Hydrating Treatment Mask. Lolol I always have to google the names of Paula’s products even though I’ve been using them for years.
How often do you use face masks? Like once a month in summer, once or twice a week if I remember in winter.
Do you like sheet masks? I’ve only tried one and I didn’t like it! They’re pricey so I guess I’m lucky. I found it morbid too look at and didn’t enjoy having to be aware of this wet sheet stuck on my whole face. I was surprised to find the whole experience off-putting. Skin was not radiantly gorgeous afterwards, just soft.
Your skin tone/coloring: really fair with pink undertones, sensitive skin
What’s your go-to face mask? antipodes aurora mask (with manuka honey) and the cosrx night masks (rice and honey) for hydratation and joveda long peper mask against imperfections.
How often do you use face masks? Twice… Maybe thrice a week for the regular masks. And one time the night masks. Total it should be 4-5 /week
Do you like sheet masks? Never tried! I do have one that I need to use!
Your skin tone/coloring: Fair/light with neutral undertones. Dry skin (eczema).
What’s your go-to face mask? My go to is Lush’s Oatfix Fresh Face Mask. It is very hydrating and does not irritate my sensitive skin.
How often do you use face masks? I probably only use them once to twice a month. I probably should use them more, but I find them a chore to take off.
Do you like sheet masks? I do like them, but I rarely find myself buying them. I already have a stash of masks (in pots and such) so purchasing sheet masks tends to seem like a waste.
Your skin tone/coloring: Very fair with neutral undertones; magenta/red hair; hazel/green eyes.
What’s your go-to face mask? My skin is oily. Nu Skin Facial Marine Mud, but when I use it up I want to find something similar in a cruelty free brand.
How often do you use face masks? Occasionally, whenever I remember. I’m really bad about remembering. I need to do better.
Do you like sheet masks? I like them OK. I’ll use them if I get them as a GWP or in a sub box. I usually don’t buy them, though.
Your skin tone/coloring: fair, cool
What’s your go-to face mask? for traditional masks, it would be either PUR Minerals mud mask (I think they’ve re-named it “Dirty Girl”) or Borghese Fango (the original green/brown one) but my favourite mask to use lately is the Shiseido Ibuki sleeping mask (I think I’m on my 2nd jar)
How often do you use face masks? not often (unless you count that sleeping mask, which is more like a moisturizing treatment)
Do you like sheet masks? I have 2 (one was a gift and the other I purchased) but still haven’t used them.
My skin is so sensitive that I’m always afraid to introduce anything new to it, so I never do any masks. I have a daily cleansing routine that I never change.
Your skin tone/coloring: fair, warm ~NC10; combination to oily skin in summer; normal to dry in winter.
What’s your go-to face mask? Fresh Black Tea year round (like, but won’t repurchase — too expensive for a so-so effect); in summer or when warranted, also Origins Clear Improvement clay mask (love)
How often do you use face masks? More or less weekly
Do you like sheet masks? I haven’t tried any (yet)
Your skin tone/coloring: Fair with freckles and cool undertones.
What’s your go-to face mask?: Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask.
How often do you use face masks?: Every two days for sheet masks, twice to three times a week for intensive masks.
Do you like sheet masks?: LOVE them. Convenient and gives results.
Your skin tone/coloring: Light medium, yellow tones.
What’s your go-to face mask? Ugh, I have SO many – I like the Peter Thomas Roth 24K and Pumpkin ones, Quick Fix Facials does some incredibly good charcoal based masks for really cheap, Antipodes Aura honey mask is a firm fave and I am currently trying out the Origins spray on mask enhancer and so far it’s pretty good. I also love to use the Ordinary Vitamin C suspension, follow it up with Neutrogena Hydro Gel (or other water based moisturiser) and then about 20 minutes later, put plant based squalene or other facial oil over the top before bed. Better than some facials I’ve had!
How often do you use face masks? Probably 2 – 3 times a week.
Do you like sheet masks? Yes, the Mizon Vital ones are pretty good but some of them just smell nice and have pretty packaging for otherwise spendy $$$ so I tend to go for creams/gels I can apply myself.
Your skin tone/coloring: NC15 w/some redness
What’s your go-to face mask? I have A BUNCH but my go-to “total revamp” face mask is the PTR Pumpkin Enzyme one, and my go-to moisturizing/soothing one is the Farmacy Honey Potion one (even though I only have deluxe samples of that one so far).
How often do you use face masks? I used to do so twice a week, but nowadays it’s whenever my energy is high enough and pain levels are low enough that I can
Do you like sheet masks? Nope, they’re waaaaay too big for my face and slip off so often that I don’t even believe they do anything.
Your skin tone/colouring: Porcelain, with pink undertones
What’s your go-to face mask? I don’t really have a go to face mask at all. I have used the Ego Gentle Face Mask and it was OK.
How often do you use face masks? Hardly ever, but I should use them more
Do you like sheet masks? No.
Skintone / coloring : irrelevant here
Go to face mask: I don’t have one. I look for ones WITHOUT irritants. Most contain irritating fragrance such as citrus, lavendar, peppermint etc
How often: rarely. Maybe once a month if that. None really provide that great of results that it’s mandatory
Do you like sheet masks: better than clay masks since the ingredients actually seep in the skin whereas the other gets washed off too soon to really have any benefit
Your skin tone/coloring: Light neutral/combination skin.
What’s your go-to face mask? Dermalogica superfoliant, but I am excited to try the new GlamGlows SuperMud and the Glitter one. Anything that exfoliates is usually “up my alley.”
How often do you use face masks? 1-2x/week with my Foreo Luna.
Do you like sheet masks? No. But I have tried really hard to like them. They are just not for me. Plus, they are always so cold!
Your skin tone/coloring: fair/warm
What’s your go-to face mask? The Freeman Beauty Tea Tree clay one, it’s really nice.
How often do you use face masks? Once or twice a week, depends on how my skin is acting.
Do you like sheet masks? Yes! I use Facetory and sometimes buy more of masks I like.
Your skin tone/coloring: Light with warm undertones although I can usually make a neutral foundation work with some extra blending
What’s your go-to face mask? Dermal Korea Green Tea sheet mask! I have dry skin that also acts up with clogged pores (which I can’t resist picking at oops) so this is a staple for regular hydration and calming my skin during flare ups. Good thing these are super affordable! Another one of my faves is Lush’s Mask of Magnaminty – love the refreshing tingle from the mint!
How often do you use face masks? On average about twice a week – there’s just something luxurious and relaxing about doing a mask!
Do you like sheet masks? Uh YES! They’re perfect for my lazy self. While I like the effects of many wash off masks I really don’t enjoy the production of washing off the mask afterward. I love that with sheet masks I can just apply, leave on for 15-30 minutes, remove, and toss. I definitely use sheet masks more often due to their convenience. I also enjoy the ease of sleeping masks!
Lt to med, red undertones, probably. When my skin is not being highly reactive…. the ordinary bha/aha weekly, but now it burns like the fires of hades. Clay based: Innisfree Jeju. Soothing: Cosrx Rice. Sheets: I like them, esp since they are great for oily, dehydrated, though some will break me out and some are so gloppy, they can be difficult, even when lying down. And yes, they seldom fit right. I’m not Asian, and haven’t tried American ones. Current fave is a LuLuLun White mask. Some Vit Cs, like the Kose one, iirc, are effective and quite cheap in the massive packs. Refrigerate them to avoid drying out. Soo Ae makes good ones, esp the snail. The downside for me is that many have problem ingredients. Looking at you, My Scheming and My Beauty Diary. S.t. I think I will get blank masks and concoct my own essences, to avoid volatile essential oils, etc.
Skin color: Very pale with cool undertones and mostly bone dry.
Go to face mask: I don’t think I really have a go-to as I am kind of a face mask junkie. I like trying new ones all the time. I like the Sephora Pearl Mask, the Skinfood Egg White mask and probably my most used would be the Good Genes/Ceramic Slip mix. I also use Nuxe Reve de Miel honey cleanser and sometimes just put that on for 5 minutes and then rinse it off. It is a cleanser that I use as my second cleanse and I like the feel of it, the scent and the slight tackiness so I use it like a mask at times.
How often do I mask: Maybe 2 times a week. Depends on how busy I am!
I like sheet masks. I usually squeegee off a little of the liquid as they usually are so liquid that they can be a mess. I then keep the liquid and either use it the next night or smear it over other parts of my body such as neck, décolleté, arms, hands, etc.
Your skin tone/coloring: Neutral Fair
What’s your go-to face mask? GlamGlow Thirsty Mud
How often do you use face masks? 2x/week
Do you like sheet masks? Yes, although I feel like they don’t always work the best.
Your skin tone/coloring: Fair, cool-toned
What’s your go-to face mask? I love sulfur masks because I suffer from acne. I’m currently using the Proactiv Sulfur Mask.
How often do you use face masks? I usually use face masks every other night or every night for spot treatments.
Do you like sheet masks? I do like them, but I don’t find that they always work too well with my acne skincare routine!