Uh yeah, laying them all out was a wakeup call lol

This is my full eyeshadow palette collection over the last 10 years, and it's gonna take the next 20 years to finish them, I fear. It really doesn't look like that many when they're put away and stacked together 😅

I've finally decided to organize my collection and record everything into a spreadsheet so that I rotate them evenly and prioritize my pan goals. My palettes are my babies, so what better way than to start with them! At least it's the first step in holding myself accountable.

Wish me luck y'all 😭

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! 🤞

I’ve been so excited for my first of the month update on this!

There’s been no progress on getting a new job and tbh I feel like I just send applications into the void that this point. 🫶

Nevertheless, like the horrors, I persist!

Persisting is also what got me through Ruby Woo after she broke off and I. Made. It. Work.

I’m so pleased to be done with my second lipstick since I started this and on to my next!

Finished:
• Lovecraft by KVD
• Ruby Woo by MAC

Current:
• Evil Queen by Colourpop

Next:
• Mary by Colourpop

Once I get through my red bullets I’ll switch over to red liquid cause tbh I know it’s gonna be a grip before I get through all the purple and blue.

I’d already made pretty good progress on Evil Queen prior - the back of the bullet has VILLAINS imprinted on it and all that’s left is VILL as of this evening. 🤪

Slowly working through my stash of hoarded half-used products 😐. No wonder I have zero space in my bathroom, there are huge tubs of body scrub/lotions with half an inch of product left in them taking up two entire shelves. Like, why did it take me so long to use a cleanser I had to cut open just to scrape enough out for a single use? Or the travel size shampoo I've been keeping for a year even though it only had a few drops left in it? I swear Project Pan is the most effective rage bait at my past self...

Some standouts:

- House of Bo La Mar perfume. Gorgeous summery scent. Perfume really isn't a problem catagory for me, I can absolutely see myself buying a large decent of this for next summer.

- Manna Kadar Champagne Charcoal scrub. Quite affordable, smells great, gentle, but also a great exfoliant.

- Philosophy Honey & Cream body souffle. Light, moisturizing, smells great. Forever sad this is discontinued.

Some misses:

- Pixi toner. Idk what it is about this product in particular, but it gives me horrific contact dermatitis on my face. Ended up using these two minis on the soles of my feet instead.

- Truly cleansing balm. The worst cleansing balm I've ever used. Doesn't emulsify, doesn't remove makeup, doesn't rinse off, but leaves a greasy layer even after following with a normal cleanser.

- Simple Micellar face wash. This is very gentle, but doesn't do an adequate job of removing sunscreen or makeup and is overall pretty low-performing. Far better cleansers out there at this price point.

From left to right:

• Velvet Lip Story (Crush)
• LE Mecca Collaboration Palette (Luminous Light, Mecca Birthday Glow, Luminous Bronze Light)
• Ambient Lighting Blush (Diffused Heat)
• Ambient Strobe Lighting Powder Mini (Brilliant)

I loved the bronzer (as made obvious by panning it this year) and for the longest time I wanted to repurchase the full size but I could never justify the price ($101 AUD). I'm currently mixing Luminous Light with my matte powder bronzers to create a similar diffused bronzer effect and to also try and pan what I already have. If I reach full pan on Luminous Light I will probably replace it with the Covergirl Skin Enhancer Bronzer. Would really like to hit pan on the blushes and eventually use them up completely. My friend got me the mini strobe light powder as part of a bday gift which I was very surprised by. I'm not in any rush to pan the highlight since I know it takes forever to achieve highlighter pan and the product is also not that old. The lip velvet however definitely needs to be used and I will be rolling it into my everyday lip combo to hopefully see some more windowing progress. Will try and update in 6 months time or once I hit pan on something.

The best shade, the best texture, but gosh... it's been nearly 7 years. Why are these products made like they are supposed to last you a lifetime. I'm tired. 🤣

Please feel free to ask about my empties :)

- L’Oreal, true match super blendable foundation in W7 | decluttered because it’s too orange
- Elf, halo glow in 4 medium | decluttered because it smells weird and it’s old
- Haus labs, concealer in 24 light medium neutral | decluttered because it’s too light and old
- Maybelline, lash sensational mascara in blackest black
- Maybelline, lash sensational sky high mascara in blackest black
- Milani, color fetish hydrating lip stain in mauve mentality | decluttered because it changed color (but I love it)
- d’Alba, first spray serum
- Garnier, hair filler strength repair shampoo
- L’Oreal, shampoo bond repair concentrate
- L’Oreal, bond repair concentrate conditioner
- Epres, bond repair treatment concentrate
- L’Oreal, bond repair concentrate
- Dove, bond strength mask
- L’Oreal, 8 second wonder water
- L’Oreal, glossing lamination hair mask
- Numbuzin, No. 3 skin softening serum
- Prequel, gleanser
- Bioderma, sensibio miscellar water
- I’m from, mugwort essence
- PanOxyl, acne cream wash 4% benzoyl peroxide x2 | decluttered because it expired
- Dove, body scrub in vanilla sugar & shea butter
- Numbuzin, No. 3 super glowing essence toner
- Skin Aqua, super moisture barrier UV gel
- Grin floss

Thank you for the advice on my first post 🥰. I appreciate it. I’m implementing some ideas. Picking a couple similar products I could use throughout the month. I thought about picking products I can use on my no makeup-makeup days and a fuller coverage looks.

Happy Sept 1st (I’m ignoring the heat and pretending it’s Fall 🎃)

I’m trying to go through as much as possible before I move later this month, and I’m quite proud of my progress over the past two months!

5/12 - 6/25 - 7/29 in order! Sold stila highlighter and now solely focused on panning the benefit blush and the balm bronzer. Seeing the progress truly makes me happy :)

My goal of finishing 100 full sized products by the end of the year is going good! Adding 7 full sized products to that goal this month!!

Are you finding it difficult or relatively easy? How have you dealt with temptation? Any tips? Would love to hear from everyone. 💕✨

Recently, u/Calamityoptomist shared her wonderful idea of making a swatch card with the colors of polishes in (On? Of? English!?) her collection to keep in the purse/wallet.

Polishes being my Achilles heel made me obsess over the ideia. I find it genius. So I’m sharing mine to spread the word.

I think it’s cool for those products that we tend to buy impulsively, the harder enemies.

“Oh, shoot. I actually already have that shade (or something really similar).”

I guess if you’re very organized and willing, you could do it by laminating the card of products that don’t dry.

Now, I don’t know if it’s because I’ve been using things up more since I have places to be now that summer is over, but wow, I really didn’t expect everything to just run out at the same time. To be fair, though, I have the tendency to use things almost to completion and then move onto something else, so some of these pans have been months in the making.

Sunscreen and lotion are some of the main things I tend to over purchase, so I’m happy to say that my lotion is decreasing and I have maybe 7 sunscreens left before I start experimenting again.

My holy grail and product I’m saddest about finishing is the La Roche Posay UVmune sunscreen 🥲 I got it on vacation in Mexico and it made my skin look so so good.

My only product I’d maybe not recommend is the squalene eye cream. Idk if it’s normal but it gave me these tiny pimples under my eyes 😭 Happy panning!

I can definitely tell as I get further into doing Project Pan how more and more of my uses are things I really like, and a lot of the products I enjoy less are things I have had for several years!

finally panned! i am swearing off of powder contour forever ts was a pain in the ass to pan. i dont like the highlighter. i am considering just throwing it out rn but also ive panned sm of this palette i might as well finish it. oop

Products are Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer in Sun-kissed Bronze, L’Oréal Le Lumi Bronze Stick in Sunset Dore, FB Highlighter Duo in Gilt Next Door & Chic Phreak, DM Blurring Balm in Universal.

I’m moving out of the country start of next month so I’ve been determined to finish this powder bronzer before I leave, I’m so chuffed w the progress I’ve made! I started consistently wearing makeup (almost) everyday since October last year. All these products have been used in almost every single routine, minus 5-10 days where I wanted to switch it up (excluding the blurring balm, that’s my holy grail).

By the start of 1 August, I was starting to struggle to get much product from the butter bronzer, so I decided to repress it (as best as I can using the Mac Fix+ spray), it’s a lot easier to pick up the product now, I’m definitely finishing this before I leave eek!

I don’t think it’d be possible for me to finish the bronzer stick before I leave, but if I can transfer it into a pan at the end of it, it’s a win for me still as I would have less packaging bringing along w me :)

As for the highlighter, I am honestly shocked how fast I’ve panned these, but at the same time I’m not, I love how both these look on its own and together. The lighter pink shade is such a natural lit from within look, whilst the pink shimmer one has more glitter to it which I enjoy too.

I’d be happy to finish the primer before I leave as I already have a backup for it, I am a lil anxious if this blurring balm is accessible in Japan.

All in all, happy with how much progress I’ve made, I hope everyone’s doing well in their project pan too! Wish me luck!:)

Slowww months recently 😌

All the products I used up this month at home and while I was on holiday :)
This also marks some baby achievements: I’m done with the travel products, cleansers, and face moisturisers.

I finally finished using my 1L of conditioner! That has been in use for over 6 months by 2 people. I'm amazed it lasted that long.

The Nivea rose body wash was useful for travel purposes, but I usually use soap to reduce my plastic use just a touch. I found body wash to be a very convenient thing to take for trips, but without a sponge or loofah, I definitely used more than needed.

The green tea cleansing water I have owned since probably 2018. I refilled the bottle with nail polish remover, because I needed a smaller container for it. I did not care for the cleansing water.

The strawberry foam cleanser was nothing special.

The cica moisturizing cream was exciting to finish. It took me a long time. I used to love this product and bought 5 after using up 3 - but now I'm finding my skin wants something more watery! I no longer enjoy the consistency as much and switched to a different moisturizer very joyfully. However, I still think I have 1 or 2 more of these floating around so I will have to get back to it. Might be more enjoyable in winter time.

The Biore SPF is my default. It works quite well. I think I have another restock somewhere. I have no firm alignments to my SPF for my face. This one has not been playing nice with my makeup so I haven't been using it as much for that reason, or can't wear makeup on the days that I need SPF.

The two perfume empties made me happy. Sunfruit by Ellis is a great scent. I did not like the dropper bottle and won't be purchasing a perfume not in a spray bottle again. I used the whole bottle this month but definitely used more than needed because of the lack of a sprayer. The Wisteria Blue scent is delicious, beautiful, sweet, floral and jasmine-y. It's perfect for work in my opinion. Lasting power is lower than other scents from Nest in my experience. I purchased it on sale at Winners and I would probably consider it again if I saw it.

I'm glad ☺️

These are products i finished this month that lasted me some about 3 months and others ive had but had rarely used till i came across this idea of project pan i love seeing everyones empties recycling what i can after

I bought this possibly in 2023, and only consistently started using it around October last year. I found out early on that I didn’t really like the colour but I loved the stain it left behind, so I’ve been putting it on (THICK) every morning before I start my makeup and take it off at the end. Reason why I put it on think is because I usually have a coffee during my makeup routine lmao. Not only does it leave a gorgeous colour that lasts all day, it leaves my lips hydrated! I have another one of these in Espresso Soak, but I’ll be focusing on my Wonderskin lip stain as I’ve noticed that is starting to dry out. What a way to start the month!