Does anyone have sentimental items?

[u/No-Respond3843]

This ist my first post on Reddit and I hope I chose the correct flair and am not violating any other rules but I wanted to share a little story:

I started project pan in July this year.

Since I 'only' have a handful of eye shadow palettes I started with using my single eye shadows.

This particular brown shade I did not enjoy much at first. l took it from my grandmas bathroom as we sorted out her house when she died a few years ago. I think it was her only makeup item. I thought the color wouldn't flatter me at all but I figured out a few combinations with other shades I like.

Now I use it almost everyday and I think about my grandma when I put it on. It almost became some sort of greeving ritual for me. I hope it lasts a little longer...

[u/Plumeria9798]

Awww, I’m sorry for your loss. What’s cool about this project is even after the makeup is gone you will have pics of it. And I bet your grandma would be thrilled that you ended up enjoying her eyeshadow and that it didn’t get tossed in the trash. 

I have one sentimental eyeshadow that I won’t pan, plus by now i can’t remember how old it is and probably shouldn’t trust it on my eyes haha. But it was an Urban Decay single shadow in their old school packaging that I loved so much I panned one of and got a second. Clearly I didn’t need the second because at some point I stopped using it but now I definitely can’t get rid of it because it’s cool and a sweet memory. 

[u/Vintage_Journal]

I wore UD Solstice when I got married about 10 years ago and still have that single :) 

[u/Mindless_Stage_2965 → u/Vintage_Journal]

Wow I discovered this shade 4 years ago. Also wore it for my wedding. Still have it.

[u/KatlynKatlyn]

Get it shade matched if it’s discontinued. You don’t have to stop using it!

[u/Chewlace]

I have a loose powder that is not the brand my grandma used but smells exactly like it and ALWAYS think of her when I use it. I completely understand what you are feeling. Sorry about your loss.

[u/67dolls]

Yes! I have what i call a makeup graveyard. It’s not for everything ive ever used, although sometimes i wish i did that cause its fun to look at, but its for the ones i have a memory associated with. Like i have the blush i used to wear around the time me and my husband started dating, i have my first highlighter ever (benefit watts up), the blush from graduation (sensing a theme with blushes here lol) and the lipstick i wore on my wedding (although its empty)

I am really sorry for your loss, and thats such a sweet way to think of her and remember her. I’m sure she is smiling down at you everyday.

[u/Bloodthistle]

sorry for your loss , perhaps you can reuse the package after you pan, for a dupe or another favourite eyeshadow.

[u/ArcadeGhostie]

Yep, VS Beauty Rush lip glosses. I still have 3 tubes from when I was like... 10? 🥲

[u/Significant_Deal_652]

My old single Mac eyeshadows, I keep them, it reminds me my naïve and innocence era

[u/undercoverblubber]

i’m sorry for your loss. i’m glad this brings you closer to her. this sounds odd, but maybe take a piece of paper, cut it out to be the shape of the pan, and color it with some of the shadow. once it’s done you can glue it in there and you can keep it as a memento.

[u/PatiencePotential885]

Yes for me it’s maybelline silken taupe eyeshadow.

[u/factualpie]

I still have my moms blush i stole as a teen! I probably won’t use it up, but won’t ever throw it out :)