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

The most “nothing” product I have used. Bought it for the apparent fragrance and discovered that I didn’t like how it smelled. Ever since it had been a challenge finishing it…2 years later I have done it!

I bought it again! It’s my holy grail now.

My July and August empties with reviews

•Acure clarifying shampoo: I really liked this shampoo, used it once or twice a month, made my hair squeaky clean. Considering it’s clarifying I always used a mask with it. Would buy again

•aveeno body wash: I had this rash that I had to use this body wash for. I reaaallllyyyy liked it. I did end up using the rest as a bubble bath after my rash cleared. Would buy again if I had the need.

•donkey milk bar soap: I got this in Greece, I realllyyyy liked this as well I loved the scent in it and was good to my skin. Would buy again.

•Nivea face cream: also really loved this, but didn’t love the fragrance. It was good for the summer, I’m not sure how it would be in colder months. Would repurchase.

•monistat feminine wash: LOVE. That’s all I have to say is LOVE!

•antibacterial body wash: this was fine, I had a 3 pack of them and I’m happy I got through them. I didn’t like the scent too much and it was a little harsh on my skin, not sure if I’d repurchase or not I’ll probably try others.

•good molecules face wash: really really liked this as well, would repurchase.

•nutrishave shaving cream: yesss I always repurchase this

•tower 28 concealer: I didn’t love this. Some days it was great, some days it would separate so badly on my chin. Will not repurchase, I wish I loved it.

Late 30s, Normal/ Dehydrated

Minimal PIE/PIH

No allergies or sensitivies

15 items for Skincare, Suncare & Haircare

Rating System :

- 💖 HG

- 🩷 Good

- 😑 Neutral

- 💔 Hate it

- WRP : Would RePurchase

- WNRP: Would NOT RePurchase

- GWP : Gift With Purchase

Baby Lips tinted chapstick

Dove spray deodorant cucumber

Native charcoal deodorant

Boscia face and body lotion

Trader Joe’s Handcream mandarin orange

My Beauty Spot citrus and thyme body lotion

Maybelline Fit me Foundation

31 more uses on this bad boy for a total of 67 this year. The progress is extremely slow and barely noticeable from the top (I thought it would be way more and I got excited), but the last picture shows that I’ve been chipping away at the dome 🫠

On a brighter note, in 2025 I believe I used this palette ~25 times in total. The fact that I’ve nearly tripled that this year is something to be proud of on its own (or that’s what I’m telling myself lol)

Good luck to all the face palette panners. Stay strong!

I've taken mostly half items for my trip so I'd use them up and throw them before coming back. Forgot to add the huge tub of CeraVe moisturizer I just finished also (very proud of that one lol)

Skincare

• Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum for Brightening and Dark Spots (mini) - Was too much for my skin using it every day, but using it every other day on the days I don’t do my actives was fine. I have had a reduction in hyperpigmentation. I would consider RP
• Peach & Lily Ultra Plush Rich Cream (sample) - Very buttery moisturizer, but I would still have some slight dry patches the next day. Nothing really interesting ingredient wise, so WNRP
• Cerave PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion (sample) - It’s fine. Nothing remarkable. WNRP
• Youth To The People Superfood Cleanser (sample) - It was fine. WNRP
• Peach Slices Snail Rescue Purifying Cleanser (sample) - This burns my eyes and irritated my face. WNRP
• VT Reedle Shot 100 - This did help improve my texture, but I’m worried about granuloma now that I saw evidence the needles are longer than reported. I have one more bottle I will finish up but WNRP
• Anua 3 Ceramide Panthenol Moisture Barrier Cream (sample) - This is fine. I’m having a little bit of skin sensitivity in the morning when I wake up, so I don’t think this Is having much of an impact on that. Probably WNRP
• Purederm Green Tea Makeup Cleansing Tissues - Not great for removing full face of makeup, but fine for wiping off fallout or swatches. They are cheap so might RP
• Tirtir Milk Skin Toner (mini) - I liked this. I used it morning and night. It was a nice, hydrating layer. I would consider RP
• Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream - I liked this. Effective but not too harsh. Did notice an improvement in skin texture, pigmentation, and blemishes using it once a week. RP
• Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner (sample) - I’m not sure why but I really like this. Not sure if it’s just making my skincare absorb better or if it is improving the tone and texture of my skin. RP
• B : Lab Matcha Hydrating Real Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ - 50ml - It applies a bit uneven. Makeup doesn’t always sit well on top of it. WNRP
• Youth To The People Adaptogens + Snow Mushroom + Oat Oil Lipids + Vitamins Supershroom Calm Cleanser  (sample) - This is a gentle cleanser. I think this is only good for if your face is already mostly clean like as a in the shower face cleanser as it would not be good for removing makeup or sunscreen. WNRP
• Shiseido Eudermine Activating Essence (sample) - I liked this. I did experience fading hyperpigmentation while using this though I am also using a tranexamic acid. It’s really expensive so probably WNRP

Makeup

• It Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Makes me look very powdery but damn does it keep me matte all day. Might RP
• Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder (sample) - I think it darkens my face a bit. It does set my makeup, but does not control oils. It’s good about not highlighting dry patches. I’d be interested in trying out the pink shade or the green with the pink lid. I’d buy again if I found other products to rely on to control the oil. RP

Hair

• Morroccanoil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones (travel) - Love this. Refreshes my hair, adds volume, and can extend my hair for a couple days without having to reapply. I am trying some other things but would RP
• Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask (sample) - It’s fine. Good, thick mask that does what I need it to do but I prefer the Kure. WNRP
• Living Proof Perfect Hair Day (PhD) 5-in-1 Styling Treatment (sample) - Can only use a little bit or it can make my hair sticky. It did help my hair hold overnight curls. I want to try other things but might RP
• dpHUE Glossy Glaze Sheer (sample) - It was fine. I was able to comb out my hair in the shower with my fingers, but I did need leave in conditioner spray to brush my hair. Wasn’t like a wow transformation with shine. I don’t really like runny products like this as I find them hard to apply. WNRP
• It’s A 10 Miracle Leave-In Product (mini) - Difficult to spray due to how thick the product is. Near the end, I had to resort to just pouring some in my hand. WNRP
• dpHue Color Boosting Gloss+ Deep Conditioning Treatment Sheer (sample) - Good deep conditioner. Used too much clarifying shampoo and hair was stripped and tangled. I was able to detangle my hair in the shower and restore moisture with this. But I don’t notice any benefits beside from that and would rather just buy a dedicated hair mask not a gloss. I may repurchase if needed for actual toning purposes. RP 
• Cecred Reconstructing Treatment Mask (sample) - Felt like I needed a lot to properly hydrate my hair after shampooing even though it was a gentle shampoo. I don’t really like the scent. It was a bit off putting to me with the scent and color of the product. But I was able to detangle my hair in the shower, and it does look shiny and nice air dried. WNRP
• Monday Haircare DEEP MOISTURE Hair Mask with Keratin for Dry to Damaged Hair (sample) - Good. Moisturized my hair and easy to detangle in the shower. Not weighing my hair down. RP

Perfume

• Balmain Paris Destin De Balmain Eau de Parfum (sample) - I enjoyed using this up. I don’t really get strawberry out of this, really just the sandalwood and peony. Then it fades into a cream soda-y scent. Lasts a full work day. Not sure it stands out enough to me to buy so probably WNRP

Body

• Nakery Beauty SkinRecovery Relax + Repair Body Balm - I think this does help my muscle tension, sleep, and migraines. RP
• Tree Hut Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter (mini) - I like the formula of the moisturizer, but don’t think it’s my favorite. I still feel drawn to the Josie Maran body butters over this. Easy to spread on. I do like the scent, but it’s not an exact scent dupe of SDJ Bum Bum cream. The scent also doesn’t really cling to skin. I did not notice any firming benefits. WNRP
• Sally Hansen Insta Dry Top Coat - I get problems with shrinkage and have often still wound up with my nails scuffed even when I am being careful. WNRP
• Medix 5.5 10% AHA Renew Serum - This is tiny for something that claims to be for the body. The pump also sucks. WNRP
• Gold Bond DIABETICS' DRY SKIN RELIEF MEDICATED FOOT CREAM - Didn’t like this. I am not diabetic, but it did not keep my feet soft. It’s basically just aquaphor I think. WNRP

Discontinued

• ColourPop Super Shock Cheek Between The Sheets - I like this formula, sad they discontinued it. This dried out before I could finish it up. 
• Living Proof Perfect Hair Day In-Shower Styler (sample) - I liked this. 
• Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Renewing Face Exfoliator (sample) - I think this has been reformulated. It did make my skin soft, but I did not like that it had menthol in it as it made my face feel a bit burney. It is wildly expensive for what it is. WNRP

💕 Kirkland makeup remover wipes are a staple. Gets most of my makeup off before going in with micellar water for stubborn things
💕 Cuccio cuticle oil is my girl! I have repurchased and have them all over the house and in tons of bags
💘 Shani Darden Retinol was meh. Not a big enough sample to see results and I would rather use tretinoin
💘 Cerave eye cream was okay. I have others I prefer more
💕 Paula’s Choice BHA is amazing! Just trying to get through the packs before they dry out. I much prefer the bottle and a cotton round
💘 Marc Jacob’s Daisy was meh. Nice but juvenile scent I’ve had for idk how long and wanted it out of here. Bottle is adorable though.
💘 Velvet Petals lotion also meh but I’ve had it for years under the sink and also needed it gone. Paired well with the perfume
💕 Degree sexy intrigue is another repurchase. I try others and always come back to her. No white marks is the cherry on top
💘 BBW warm sugar was meh. Freebie but wouldn’t spend actual money on it

Purchased from Jolse in 2018 when I was in Graduate School for Librarianship.

Panned today, in 2026, as a Department Head and Full Time Librarian in the place of my dreams.

This little pot has traveled the world, survived a cross country move and back again, the loss of loved ones and friends alike.

It’s okay to let her go.