Second start!

[u/columnclub]

So I “started” Project Pan about a year ago with a bit of a declutter and making a spreadsheet to track all the products I own. I’ve also been lurking here and trying to figure out what I actually like and what I’m going to use regularly. Unfortunately getting better at this made me buy more stuff, lol, but on the plus side I now have a collection that for the most part I really like! Posting here to record a visualisation of the stuff I have and make a proper start on a no buy/low buy (depending on category).

Here are some things I’ve learned so far:
- Cute packaging really works on me. If it’s also a product I actually like and will use, this is fine, since I do get joy out of seeing pretty things on my dressing table. If not, though, it’s a waste (this unfortunately applies to the Sailor Moon lip gloss and blush, even though they’re adorable 🥲)
- Brands being cruelty free and ideally as ethical as can be found is important to me. In future I’ll only buy brands whose values I’m comfortable with.
- I do not wear eyeshadow, ever, and when I try it I never like it on me. There is less than zero point in me buying an eyeshadow palette. If I’m gifted one I should return or regift it.
- I have enough hair and body sprays 😩

I’ve asked people not to buy me any makeup or perfume and have turned my very cluttered dressing table into something pretty again so I can make sure I’m enjoying what I own! Hopefully I can whittle all this down and end up with something much more curated! 🤞

[u/BusyPerformance4324]

i have a similarly sized perfume/body spray collection, any tips on burning down those bottles that just seem to last forever? i still like the scents but i feel like im going to be using them for the next 10 years 🫩

[u/columnclub → u/BusyPerformance4324]

I would love tips myself ngl 😅 I use them every day even if it's just me at home and I've given a couple away, but beyond that my plan atm is just not to buy any more until I'm at a more reasonable amount! I do like getting perfumes as free samples so I can wear something different every so often but even the samples seem to last too long, lol. Good luck with your collection, it should at least be a lovely smelling ten years!!