We are over half-way through 2018 and I’m here to share an update on my Project Pan. I meant to post this in June but as you probably know from my previous posts, it was a really busy month. Well, I’m here now and ready to share some updates! I will break down the items that have had the heaviest usage to the lowest.
If you wanted to read my original post you can here, and you can read my three-month update here.
Emptied Item!
Shiseido Synchro Skin Lasting Liquid Foundation. Hurray! I was able to empty this guy back in May! I even unscrewed this and started picking any product on the side and bottom that hadn’t pumped out.
Was 1/4 full, now empty!
Most Used Items (5-7 days a week)
MAC Powder Blush in Fleur Power. I really enjoy the colour of this blush and how it looks on me. I have been using other blush colours in between as I like more corals for summer but I still reach for this guy when I don’t want to think about it.
Was 7/8 full, now 3/4 full
Physicians Formula Super BB InstaReady Bronzer. I continue to work my way through this and I do notice a difference between the beginning of the year and now. I have used other bronzers in between since I do like a bit of a darker bronze in the summer.
Was 3/4 full, now 5/8 full
Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Lipstick in 220 Powerful (deluxe size). I threw this guy in my purse in the springtime and wore it every morning. I think I made a little dent but wow can I not seem to go through lipsticks!
Was 1/2 full, now 3/8 full
Bite Beauty Multi-Stick in Almond (deluxe size) I switched to using this exclusively on my cheeks. At times I wear all cream products and I find this makes a beautiful blush.
Was 3/4 full, now 5/8 full
CoverFX Custom Enhancer Drops in Moonlight (deluxe sample) In my Update #1 post I received a few suggestions to mix the drops with my foundation and I did. I really enjoyed the overall glow it gave my skin so I used it a few times. I also started using this more for a highlight on the cheeks and over the eyes so I think I’m making progress!
Was 7/8 full, now 3/4 full
Yves Rocher Youthful Glow Powder in 100 Teint tres Clair. I continue to use this powder to set my undereye or over an eye primer. I think the logo is completely gone now but it still feels like there is so much even with regular use.
Was 7/8 full, now 3/4 full
Medium Use Items (2-4 days a week)
Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian Clay in Exposed (deluxe sample) Since I’m using the Cover FX drops as a highlight, I’ve neglected to use this as much. When I do use it, I tend to put it on all the high points of my face for an overall glow.
Was full, now 7/8 full
Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector. I started using my mini blender to blend this under my eyes and I like it only slightly better but it’s still not my favourite formula so it’s difficult to use this.
Was 2/3 full, now 3/4 full
Marc Jacobs Black Liner (deluxe size). Another item I don’t really enjoy but am trying to use up. I have put this in my waterline and as eyeliner to try and use this up. I think I’m making some progress.
Was 1/3 full, now 1/2 full
Smashbox Covershot in Golden Hour. I continue to see the three lightest shades get more and more empty since they are the ones I use the most often. The gold one is becoming my summer go-to colour.
Was 3/4 full, now 3/4 full
Least Used Items (0-1 days a week)
Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Melted Candy (deluxe size) I wore this once just to check on the formula. I think it’s old so I’m not going to use it anymore.
Was 1/2 full, now 1/2 full
Fresh Sugar Lip Polish (deluxe size) I use this once a week when I’m pampering my skin to exfoliate my lips.
Was 2/3 full, now 2/3 full
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in 611 Yogurt. In April I was using this a little more frequently, but lately, I haven’t been wearing this at all. I’m going to try to be more conscious of that and wear this more!
Was 3/4 full, now 5/8 full
Colourpop Lippie Pencil in Aquarius. I don’t wear enough lipstick to wear this lip pencil as often. I love the colour so sometimes I will wear it when I’m wearing my lipgloss.
Was 2/3 full, now 2/3 full
Bite Beauty Matte Creme Lip Crayon in Glace. I wore this once after my last post and I broke out around my lips. I think this guy is old which is a shame.
Was full, now full
Teeez Cosmetics Material Girl Lipstick in Hyped Taupe. I love this colour but it’s a bit deep for summer, so it’s being put on hold for now.
Was 7/8 full, now 7/8 full
Lost Item
Too Cool for School Dinoplatz Lip Balm in Spilled Wine. I threw this in my purse and used it all the time but somehow this went missing in mid-May! I’m pretty sad because I really love this product and would have likely made good progress.
Was 2/3 full, now lost 😦
Thoughts
I continue to work through my products and think I’m making OK progress. I guess I’ll never underestimate the size of a lot of makeup products because even with daily use it’s very difficult for me to get through anything.
Are you doing a Project Pan? What is your progress been so far?
Lots of Love,
Dal
I think that you are making great progress. Powder products seem to last forever! I hit pan on my wet n wild powder about two months ago, and it is taking g forever to finish!
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Thanks! It feels good to see progress in this Project pan. Powder is so tough to use up!
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You’re doing a great job. I really need to start a panning projects and work my way through some products. I’m curious about the Sheseido foundation.
Jennifer | Mrs Q Beauty
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It’s really helped me focus on items I want to use this year, it also makes putting on my makeup easier cause I’ve got products I know I need to use. The foundation is amazing.
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Love seeing project pan updates! Have you sharpened your NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil?! An awesome way to get more product out of them.
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I’ve sharpened it twice now, I’m always afraid if I sharpen too much it might break, but I’ll try to expose a little more product and see if that helps.
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Keep it up! I definitely should do my own project pan, but the way I mix and match which products I use on a daily basis, I’d have a time even just picking out a few to only use. (:
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Thanks so much! It was really difficult to chose what to put in my project pan because I do the same!
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I wouldn’t be surprised if towards the end of a few of these you start seeing more progress, some products you think are going to last forever and then they just diminish quickly. Yay for finishing up the foundation! 🙂
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So true! I think I might finish one or two more items by September just based on how they seem to be emptying more quickly now. It’s their deceiving packaging.
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And even if you don’t finish them you’re still giving them a good go!
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I can see a huge progress here. Good for you girl! 👏🏻
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yay!!! Thank you!
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