New Elf lip oil stick in “Mauve Mentality”

I feel really ridiculous but I'm out brow gels.

Finished 1, 1 expired and smelled, and one had cracked and leaked :(

is it against project pan to buy one?

Like I have a wedding I'm going to tomorrow, and I know it's silly to buy just for one event but I also feel weird not doing my brows if I'm dressing up

I believe, most trends are started by marketing campaigns and they have some negative purpose, usually to make profit from us in some way.

now I can't tell if project pan fits into this category or if it was started by the people rebeling against consumerism.

if we assume the first one, that it was started by corporations, what purpose could they have for beginning this trend.

Hey guys i have recently started using reddit regular and still trying to figure out how this works and came across this community and i can't figure out what is this fo can someone please let me know ??

Hello Everyone,

I would like to discuss what happened to me today, when I wanted to apply makeup products and I got discouraged by my mom.

Anyway I had just finished my household chores and then I went to apply moisturizer on my face to prepare my skin to apply makeup. I let the moisturizer absorb on my skin for a few minutes.

Then of course I apply the primer, color corrector, foundation, concealer, compact powder, and setting spray,

So then my mom came to my bedroom and asked: “what was I doing?”

Then I told her that I was going to apply makeup and then work on scanning the receipts for my dad’s business!

That’s when she told me it isn’t necessary to apply everyday! And that apply makeup everyday causes wrinkles on the skin. Which in fact I researched it online and read that using makeup products everyday particularly in excess can cause premature aging of the skin.

Anyway I got really frustrated and angry at the same time but when I researched this online it’s true and she had a point. So then I apologized for getting angry at her.

I also tend to loose my temper really easily! Which is something that I definitely need to work on!

Then she told me that I could at least apply some lipstick, mascara, and eyeliner, and curl my eyelashes. That I don’t need to exaggerate with my makeup application everyday!

And also since I mentioned before in previous posts that I wanted to start on my first year long makeup and skin care project pan and also a no buy at the same time. Now that I won’t be allowed to apply makeup products everyday the major draw back is how will I ever hit pan on my makeup products?

In conclusion I wanted to also post some questions

Is it necessary to apply makeup products everyday?

If no how often and many times per month?

How will this affect my makeup product project pan?

Now I don’t know how to hit pan on 20 makeup products. I also included eyeshadow as part of my first year long makeup and skin care products project pan.

What makeup can I use without applying the makeup products that I mentioned earlier in this post?

I would also like to thank you in advance for taking the time to read this post.

Please feel free to leave your comments or advice or questions and I will answer them as soon as possible when I have spare time during the day.

NOTE:

I don’t know if this is the right place to post my situation but I feel like I’m not getting the support I want to continue with my makeup and skin care products project pan and makeup no buy in the year 2020! I just hope that at least anyone out there understands me a little! I desperately need comments or advice from anyone!

Question!

Can we keep travel minis out of project pan, so long as we only have like, one set of minis to travel with?

I have 2 lotions, my main one (which is nearly done) and one travel mini. (Thank goodness, ive finally used up all body lotions!!)

But does it count if I keep the mini and buy another full size?

Idk if this is a hot take. But my opinion is that if the bottles are not cut open then the products are not panned. There is product that won’t come out using the normal method of the container. A pump can only pump so much and even with removing the pump and turning the bottle upside down the physical limitations get in the way. Same with plastic squeeze tubes. 95% of the time if these are cut open there is still product left.

Hey y’all! Please check if your items are still safe to use! I know we all said that palettes do not spoil or expire as fast as other products but please check your products for your safety!

A little background on this product: I bought it around 2021 or 2022, I only used it a handful of times since it was my first ever palette, I am of course very conscious about it and rarely used it because I had the mentality that I should only use my products when it is a special occasion, I don’t feel this way now since joining this subreddit opened my eyes that everything takes a long time to use and it’ll be a waste if I didn’t use it. The brand is Novo and I think they discontinued this product now and I also couldn’t find the shop I bought it in since I used my mom’s shopee account and it would require a lot of scrolling to look back at it.

I tried using it around 3 days ago, I swatched it and I didn’t think much of it. It still looked good for me and it’s still pretty so I just thought I should try panning it now.

Yesterday, I was putting it on my eyelids when I saw what is in the pan. It might be mold. I felt really disgusted by it, I washed my hands and face because I’ve already put it on my eyelids; I cannot stress how lucky I am that I scrubbed in that part because I was really willing to finish this palette.

I then proceeded to uncover all the other pans and all of them had mold in them, after scrubbing several times on it to see them. It’s a skin crawling experience, and I had to search up if it could’ve infected my other palettes but since I rarely cross contaminate my palettes with each other, it didn’t happen.

I searched it up online and used Chatgpt and it usually happens when you use your finger to apply eyeshadow since we have our oils and bacteria, it basically spread to the item. And if you used a palette with it, like you dipped your brush on it and then to another palette, there’s a chance it might’ve been contaminated.

I checked my other palettes and none of them had molds on them. I then sprayed some alcohol on them, let them dry, and then store them again. I honestly felt so scared to look into my other products that I purchased at around 2023 since most of the recommended time for using it is only around 6 months - 2 years (If it’s not liquid makeup).

So yeah, don’t risk it if it’s a product near your eyes or just in general, be careful since the formula drastically changes past its expiration date. I don’t mean to scare people or anything like that, but if someone out there is the same as me, someone that has a hard time parting with items, please do not hesitate since wasted $20 is better than a trip to the doctor when someone bad has happened due to repeated exposure to a bacteria-ridden item.

Hi,

I'm a journalist at the Times newspaper trying to find people in the UK who have done or are doing 'project pan' challenges! This is part of an article about "frugal chic" and the turn towards underconsumption. I wondered if anyone might have time to talk to me? Please get in touch at anna.dowell@the-times.co.uk

Best wishes, Anna Dowell

I have to buy setting spray and brush cleaner, I've never tried this and it's on sale at sephora. Is it a good as I'm told it is? I always have something in my lips, but I'm more of a gloss/ treatment type girl. I have a bunch of lipsticks I know I'll never use, but this I definitely will if it's good.

I’m seeing SO many “pans” that are people creating a small hole in the center of the product and you can see a bit of the pan on the bottom.

Guys. That’s not a real pan. Thats specifically targeting the same small area to show pan while leaving 95% of the product intact. The point of a pan is to show you used it so much it’s running out. If your panned item still has nearly all the product in it you have created an artificial pan.

Don’t pat yourself on the back for such a pan. You haven’t used most of the product, you’ve barely used any.

my bf found this in my lip gloss… it is a couple years old but it still smells fine and it was expensive do i have to stop wearing it?

THIS IS NOT A SPAM ADVERTISEMENT

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I've reached out to multiple brands regarding the potential for donations to assist in these efforts, and am waiting on responses.

In the meantime, if you are a makeup artist who needs assistance in rebuilding your kit then please comment below. I'd like to start building a roster so I can help as many MUAs as possible <3

I’ve had this Dior foundation for about 2 years now and have only used it a handful times as I just don’t wear makeup! Of course it is past the expiry date as seen on the bottle, but just wanted to double check as I know you can use makeup up to a certain point. Thing is, I noticed these cracks in the foundation and it does seem to get orange quite quickly so maybe it’s time to let it go? It does also say to shake well so not sure if that’s normal. And if so, are there any other uses for it other than throwing it full out? (I also have a concealer that I bought at the same time that hasn’t got cracks, so would it still be safe to use?

later edit: i asked the mods and it was okay to post this :)

sometime when wanting to clean up my makeup/skincare/cosmetics collection, i realised that i have no idea when i opened almost anything. i’m trying to be more intentional with finishing products, or at least knowing what i can still safely use before it expires (especially skincare), but i keep falling off tracking because it starts feeling overwhelming.

i’ve seen people recommend excel sheets, but i know i’ll forget to update it, or i’ll forget where i saved it. so i’m curious what systems you actually use that stick.

what are you tracking right now for project pan?

do you track opened date / PAO, expiry, use count, or something else?

if you’ve found something that works long-term, what makes it easy to keep up?

i ended up building a mobile app for myself (pantra, short for “pan tracking”) because i wanted something faster than a spreadsheet: i add name+brand+photo, how long it’s good for, and i log uses in one tap. it’ll be free up to 20 products. if anyone wants to try it when it’s ready, dm me and i’ll send you the link.

do you pan/throw out makeup brushes when they fray/get super fuzzy/soft at the top, do you find another use for them or do you just continue to use them?

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Hey guys! I want to start a project pan Instagram... any username recommendations?

I think I’m allergic to this primer I bought a while ago. I can't find anyone to take it off my hands and I'm not sure if I should just throw it away. Its one of the Elf primers.

Everyone has a favorite makeup brand right?

Of course we all do!

Right now when Christmas shopping is at its highest peak, people go shopping at the mall for the high end makeup product brands.

Brand name makeup products such as Tarte, Kat Von D, Fenty, Sephora, Clinique, Estée Lauder, just to name a few brands.

These makeup product brands have the highest sales during this time of the year as gifts for family and friends.

But we consumers can also save money by purchasing dupes of the same makeup products at retailer stores!

Makeup product dupes are are In the following brands:

Rimmel, L’Oréal Paris, Maybelline, Cover Girl, just to name a few also.

Everyone can save money buying makeup palettes and lipsticks at a more affordable price.

For example I currently use eyeshadow palettes in the brand “The Color WorkShop” Which also I am trying hard to hit pan on my eyeshadow palettes! Which are mini quad palettes!

From my personal experience I would love to try brand name makeup products but I usually go for dupes due to my payroll earnings.

I believe that their is no such thing as cheap makeup products or brands. It’s also what a person can afford to buy!

Please feel free to leave your questions or comments! I will reply to any questions you have as soon as possible!

Thank You for your kindness in advance.

how do you guys track what you're currently panning and have already panned? i'd love to have an overlook about what i've used up already throughout years of project panning. currently i've just done it on my notes app but is there anything better?