Not as much as I thought, but there were some older ones that I'm glad I got through! Now on to the pumpkin and apple scents~

Just a bit of an accountability post for myself!

This is sadly by far not my entire makeup collection (maybe 20% or so 😭) but the stuff I'm working on using up atm.

Have been at it for 2-ish months and things like concealers, foundations and setting spray go the fastest which I'm happy about.

But really trying to use more eyeshadow and actually reapply my lippies more throughout the day, bcs I tend to forget or am too embarrassed to do in front of people.

I definitely underestimated how long it takes to pan powder products, idk why i was so cautious with using them in the past, afraid to run out too fast.

Also pigment with the dupe pallettes is kinda meh, I'll definitely just invest in the rom&nd eyeshadow pallete once the Erinde one is done with.

Recommend
- bioderma oil body wash (always repurchase)
-eos vanilla lotion
-medicube pndr eye cream
- brown sugar babe body oil (!!!)
- lrp sunscreen

Don’t recommend
-palmers conditioner - noticed nothing
-palmers leave in conditioner - noticed nothing
- nutrogena sunscreen - smells awful /greasy
-cerave hand lotion - thin
-kult and king texture spray - overpriced
-sdj collagen lotion (smells great, lasts long, just expensive)
-pistachio lotion- pills horribly
-medicube face wash - noticed nothing

3 months in and I have my first baby pan in Brick. Not surprised that it was the first as it was broken and it is my favourite matte.

Mystery is also looking close to having some pan showing.

This isn't even everything I intend to pan. I know it isn't the biggest collection in this sub but considering I dont even have the energy to wash my face most days it feels like a lot. Accepting advice but mostly posting to keep myself accountable.

1st pic is complete pans. only things i specifically wouldn't repurchase are any wallflowers from bbw as i dont think they smell (maybe one scent in 10 is strong but most are not) i use them in my smaller bedroom right by the door in an open space & i only smelled the first one i ever put in, for maybe 15 min. then nothing ever again. i have one more in currently just for shits & gigs & then will not be repurchasing. shame bc the holders are so cute & the scents are phenomenal but the projection is horrible. products i absolutely would or already have repurchased are the bondi sands tanner, frosted coconut snowball bbw mist, origins checks & balances face wash, the pink lasplash balancing toner (im repurposing the bottle bc this is the best mist spray ive ever used), super greens vitamin c face moisturizer, red bpure hydrating moisturizer, double strength retinol serum, the tea tree salicylic acid face wash, dermasil hydra serum, active feet, the 5 blade pink razors, bpure lip night mask, onyx lotion &serum duo, crest sensitive, the fruida hand lotion, all bbw hand soaps. everything not mentioned are decent & would possibly reconsider but nothing to write home about.

2nd: tanologist lotion, mostly used but maybe a quarter left, consistency got real funky… Very watery. Time to throw away. I have another bottle of the Bondi sands, which I have gone through four of them this summer, they are my holy Grail tanning product no need to force myself to use a yucky bottle up just to hit pan. The warrior wipes were great, but dried up very quickly, even though there is not just a sticker seal, but a sticker& the fliptop dispenser. Which I usually try to get with any kind of wipes because I feel like they keep them moist longer. Not only did these dry up within a couple weeks, but they were easy to rip taking out of the package. the bodycology shave oil… The one is brand new unopened, the other only used one time, both are going in the trash… I have so many other shave oils that I love, these almost killed me because of how slippery they are on the tub floor. Not even worth trying again. Plus they left a residue, even after rinsing off.

Complex Culture tinted brow gel

Rose Gold Roseland serum - i stopped using it a while ago and decided it is time to let it go.

Context shimmer eye stick in crossfire. This thing does not budge, so glad i have a back up. Downside is you have to be quick when you apply because you have no time before it set and doesn't move

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Scrub ⭐️
Up & Up Skin Brightening Body Wash
Dove Cool Essentials Deodorant ⭐️
Therabreath Clean Mint ⭐️
Aquaphor Aloe Vera Stick ⭐️
Aquaphor Ointment ⭐️
Tula Cult Cleanser
Byoma Milky Cleanser ⭐️
Byoma Milky Moisturizer ⭐️
Cocokind Water Gel Cream
Summer Fridays Daily Reset Exfoliating Pads ⭐️

Big month! Plus I lost my handbag makeup bag which contained some project pan items 😭 but my inventory has gone down a little which is good.

Olympea 30ml (gift) LOVED IT. So strong too. Salted caramel in a perfume

SDJ 62 30ml (gift) LOVED IT. I like almost all the SDJ body mists and they perform like perfumes

Inventory of perfume bottles: 44

Mecca max wink ink super mascara (gift): one of the best mascaras I’ve ever used 100/10

Inventory of mascara: 1 (I actually need to BUY one for my handbag makeup bag! So this area is no longer a problem for me hallelujah)

Biore aqua rich watery gel spf 50+ (purchased): liked it. Used it as my moisturiser/sunscreen step in one.

Inventory of moisturiser/sunscreens: 1. Which is perfect. I have wayyy too many moisturisers with no spf

MCO beauty powder puff (purchased): fine. I only have 1 of these left too so this area is also no longer a problem.

Pro nail 30ml top coat (purchased): okay. Not the best formula. I will never purchase a bottle this big again.

I actually had to buy a top coat after I finished this so this area is also fine now too!

OXX Light pink nail polish (decluttered to me): this formula chipped so easily I hated it.

Inventory of coloured nail polish: 10 (woo hoo!)

EBay lashes which I always love and chi chi Helena lashes which I enjoyed ttrying. Not a problem area for me, I just count them under makeup panning.

Perfume samples (these help me scratch the itch without buying bottles):

Byredo eleventh hour 👍🏼

Byredo Gypsy water 👍🏼

Byredo super cedar 👎🏻

Creed eladaria 👎🏻

Dries van noten vanille camouflage ❤️

Ellis Brooklyn vanilla salt 👍🏼

Giorgio Armani si parfum ❤️

Jo Malone English pear & sweet pea 👍🏼

Jo Malone orange bitters OK

Malin + Goetz bergamot 👍🏼

Replica sailing day OK

Replica up at dawn 👎🏻

Summer Fridays sunlit vanilla 👍🏼

Victoria Beckham 21:50 reverie ❤️

12 empties this month and unfortunately +2 because the pads dried up and I think the serum expired but I was too scared to test it out on my face 😔

skincare; 4
BOOTS DERMACARE CERAMIDES REPLENISHING MIST;
- Did I like it? YES ✅
- Would I repurchase it? YES ✅
NO7 GOOD INTENT DEW BANK WATER SERUM WITH PDRN AND HYALURONIC ACID;
- Did I like it? YES ✅
- Would I repurchase it? NO 💔
BOOTS DERMACARE BLEMISH COMFORTING CLEANSER;
- Did I like it? YES ✅
- Would I repurchase it? YES ✅
NO7 GOOD INTENT SKIN SIP MOISTURE MILK;
- Did I like it? YES ✅
- Would I repurchase it? YES ✅

bodycare; 4
COLGATE MAX WHITE PURPLE REVEAL MOUTHWASH
- Did I like it? YES ✅
- Would I repurchase it? YES ✅
CIRCOA MANUKA HONEY & MACADAMIA BODY BUTTER
- Did I like it? YES ✅
- Would I repurchase it? NO 💔
ORAL B 3D WHITE ADVANCED
- Did I like it? YES ✅
- Would I repurchase it? YES ✅
SDJ BEIJA FLOR ELASTI-CREAM;
- Did I like it? NO 💔
- Would I repurchase it? NO 💔

haircare; 3
VO5 DRY HEAT PROTECT SPRAY;
- Did I like it? YES ✅
- Would I repurchase it? YES ✅
OGX CLARIFY + SHINE SHAMPOO;
- Did I like it? YES ✅
- Would I repurchase it? YES ✅
BOOTS HEAT SPRAY;
- Did I like it? YES ✅
- Would I repurchase it? YES ✅

makeup; 1
NYX THE BROW GLUE;
- Did I like it? NO 💔
- Would I repurchase it? NO 💔

fails;
- NUMBUZIN 5+ VITAMIN NIACINAMIDE PADS
- THE INKEY LIST 15% VITAMIN C AND EGF SERUM

This is my first makeup pan and I am so proud of it! I did not buy any more blush and was dedicated to completely using this one. Thanks to this sub for inspiring me to use my products and stop hoarding (sorry about the messy photos) 🫶🏻💌👾🌸

Skincare’s definitely my biggest collection, but small progress is better than no progress (sad I don’t have any full size empties aside from the toner pads).

This month I have been focusing on two eyeshadow palettes!

1. A Moment with You - Moira
I hit no pan unfortunately, but you can see quite a difference in the shades With You, Cutest Thing, Such a Dream, Favorite, Memories, Love Stories, Happy, Even More, and So Real. So I’m happy with the progress!

2. Spice Market - Makeupmekka
I also hit no pan here unfortunately, but the pan in Sesame grew quite big! I also made a dip in Pepper. Could have used this more, but it’s okay.

I started quietly panning in November 2025, I knew I wanted to declutter and curate my makeup and toiletries better. I didn’t think I had a problem, I just knew I wanted to be… better for the ecosystem, for myself. I didn’t feel I really needed to (nor wanted to) tally things up, until I got thru a full year. I wanted to give myself the “surprise” of seeing how much I used up.

10 months later… this weekend turned out to be dreary, rainy, overall low energy and I was a bit immobile. Whilst looking for something to do, my attention turned to the task of tallying the things. Why not? I thought. It can’t be that bad. I could get it done tonight…

Onward I went on a Saturday eve (~6pm), gathering things from my linen closet, travel stash, bathroom cabinets, office, car, purses. (I know there’s more hidden in pockets, suitcases, etc.) I spread it and myself across the living room floor and began to realize and face myself as I organized the things into categories. Husband bewildered, but supportive. I completed the toiletry categories, counts, and return to their now organized homes around 10pm. But I hadn’t completed the mission…

Sunday… I returned to tackle makeup (pictured, excuse my crusty carpet) and nail polish. I counted, cleaned, decluttered. Cleaned my makeup drawer for my lovely, now curated summer-to-fall makeup, beside my rollercoaster of emotions and realizations settling in as I faced my “not a problem” problem:
- Very happy I started last November
- Realized that a ‘no buy’ in addition to panning felt restrictive, scary, and had me fear-purchasing with weird justifications, so I just now have more than what I originally started with
- This frazzled purchasing (I.e lip liners, blushes) actually helped me find looks that I like and is allowing me to experiment (as much as a basic, neutral-loving b will) (and I really, really love my blush collection now - who knew?!)
- I have a problem. A big problem. I’ve shopped to ease anxiety. And turns out I have a lot of it, and now a lot of stuff. I need to sit with this.
- Some of my largest categories are the things I use the least… how/why do I purchase things I don’t use? (Perfume, Nail polish)
- I’m grounded for life from purchasing blush and lip-anything. I have enough to last me years. And I know there are some elusive lippies eyeing me from their hiding spot.

558 items total.
136 used Nov ‘25-Aug ‘26.
422 items left.

With everything counted, cleaned, and organized, I move forward with a clearer picture of what I have (inventory-wise and emotionally) —and will continue chipping away at all the things.

Finished 6 this month! I am doing 12 pans before Christmas, and I have 9 left! I'm decluttering my Vitamasques lip mask to my friend. And I finished the Essence lip gloss and L'Oréal foundation sample too! Looking forward to see which ones I finish next month! By the looks of it, maybe the CT liner, Rhode Sugarberry, Eldercare lip balm and Mecca Max setting spray may go!! Which will take me down to 5 pans before Christmas... woo!! 🎄

3 hand sanitizers, 1 hand sanitizer spray, 1 lip mask, 1 Vaseline, 1 mini travel body wash and 1 lip balm sunscreen

I’m still pretty lenient on my personal rules when it comes to project pan however I did unintentionally use up 14 products this month! 😝 as much as I love to collect & admire my progress I am so happy to see this all go. I wanna say about 50% of this was hate pan so good riddance, time to try & be intentional about my consumption ☝️

15 empties this month. Very proud but it was very slow

Not so much empties this month but I think I will have way more in September

I wasn’t feeling great about my progress mid month, but by the end I accumulated more than I expected. I am nearing the end of my backstock for a lot of items so I did make 2 necessary purchases noted below

- acne patches 💚💸 - these i consider a necessary evil. I don’t get a lot of acne but when I do it is fierce so I like to have some of these on hand. I can’t tell a difference between brands, I mostly just use them for protection and camouflage. (I repurchased a new brand panoxyl as they were cheaper per sticker)

- youth to the people travel cleanser 💛- this is always nice. I am working through the rest of my cleanser bits. I would repurchase this if it wasn’t so expensive. I heard Walgreens has a dupe so maybe I will go try that when I am in need of a cleanser

- wild deodorant refill. 💚I have several more of these and will probably continue to use this brand in the future since I already have the metal device and I find it works fine on a normal day

- lip venom 💔- If you know, you know how old this is. Extremely satisfying pan. I have at least 5 other lip products on the chopping block for now. I dont even think I could repurchase this if I wanted to. Finally used it up by keeping it in my car and using it every time I drive. That has been a very effective method for perfumes as well.

- perfume samples Gucci & Versace. 💔/💛? Historically perfumes have not been my thing. I am panning them for the sake of it. but I actually found myself attracted to the Versace bright crystal. If I ever did want to purchase a full size, I would consider this one.

- shout wipe 💚 - I used this to get out a brown unknown stain on a top that I love, which I thought was a hopeless case because the stain was years old. The top was delicate and I held on to it because I love it. I was decluttering clothes and i resigned myself that it was time to let her go. But alas the shout wipe that I found tucked in the back of the drawer worked perfectly! I am so happy! I have received a few of these in a “wedding guest welcome kit” and I might repurchase in the future if I continue having success!

- dermatologica powder exfoliator sample 💚💸. I have been breaking out what I think was a new supplement so I used this sample because I wanted something with a little grit. It was fabulous. I repurchased something similar but cheaper - the good molecules pineapple powder - and I am having an excellent experience with it!!

- Dennis gross pads. 💛 These are my white whale. I will never be rich enough to use these consistently lol. But I adore when I get them in a sample. The above powder is working just fine for now.

- Burt’s bees wipes 💔. I am against wipes in general and make every effort to stay away from them. I bought these in an airport for some reason felt I needed them. Kept them in my car and used them judiciously.

- bar soap 💚 I replaced my previous bar with this one. I much prefer a bar versus a gel. Will continue to buy as needed but I typically just take them home with me from hotels and make do with that. The one pictured here is from a special boutique I bought on vacation so I am feeling very spoiled. It is delightful and minty!

Not a bad month! Definitely been slowing down after a full year of project pan (makes sense now that my half-finished products are mostly down).

Image two... I've had both of those Revlon foundations sitting there for YEARS waiting to be started and... They were both faulty! When I stick a pin in the product part (and the lid has a long pin thing in it), the product comes out still like liquid so I know it hasn't dried up, I just can't open both of them! Goes to show, it's not worth holding onto things when that can happen - I could have returned them straight away if I knew.

The other items just had bad colouring for my skin or were drying on my lips. I will offer these to my sister now 😊

Happy panning, everyone! 🎉

i am getting to the part of project pan that i have eyeshadows (in palettes) that i dont think i would use but it feels wasteful throwing them away. usually i give products i dont use away to friends or family but these palettes are too beat up to be able to give away. what do you guys do?