The first impression this image makes is one of sitting across a lunchroom table and having someone pull a practical joke...funny, in that way. Except there's no context for it and no real reason (beyond the challenge topic) for the image.
You already know that next time you'll light the background to separate the subject...and someone else has pointed out that the highlights on the orange membrane are blown...so what can I add? I agree with both points. Her face is evenly lit and the skin tones well-rendered. But the highlights in her eyes leave her expression lacking.
Overall, this is a fairly funny and competent image which, given more time, could have been better.
I hope you won't find my comments meaningless...but if you do, feel free to PM me.