One month into this Project, and I've finished one product and made some decent progress on the rest!
Showing posts with label project pan 2015. Show all posts
Showing posts with label project pan 2015. Show all posts
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Project 10 Pan UPDATE!
One month into this Project, and I've finished one product and made some decent progress on the rest!
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Advice for Project Panning!
Project Panning is oh so rewarding.
For those that are brand new to the concept- Project Panning can mean different things to different people. Essentially, Project Panning is a challenge using makeup (or other beauty products) in an attempt to finish them.
You may have already stumbled across a Project 10 Pan, a Project 20 Pan, or even seasonal challenges like Finish 6 by Christmas.
If you are interested in joining in- DO IT! If you are unsure how to start, I have some questions to help guide you.
If you are already doing a Project Pan, but need a little help going further, I hope my questions and advice can be of some assistance!
I have been participating in Project Pans and other various "use it up" challenges since 2013.
For the list of questions, read on...
For those that are brand new to the concept- Project Panning can mean different things to different people. Essentially, Project Panning is a challenge using makeup (or other beauty products) in an attempt to finish them.
You may have already stumbled across a Project 10 Pan, a Project 20 Pan, or even seasonal challenges like Finish 6 by Christmas.
If you are interested in joining in- DO IT! If you are unsure how to start, I have some questions to help guide you.
If you are already doing a Project Pan, but need a little help going further, I hope my questions and advice can be of some assistance!
I have been participating in Project Pans and other various "use it up" challenges since 2013.
For the list of questions, read on...
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Weekly Makeup Basket| July 14, 2015
Have you ever put together a weekly makeup basket? When you're working on Project Pans, it's a brilliant way to rotate through products without being overwhelmed (especially if you have a fairly large stash).
Essentially, you look through your items and choose a small selection to use for the week. The exact quantity will vary based on your preferences, but the fewer the better. The more usage you get out of a product in a week, the quicker you can finish it! Alternatively, if it turns out after the week the product doesn't work for you- you can give it away, toss it, or even sell it (although that can be tricky).
Having a basket (or bag or box!) separate from your collection will simplify your routine as well. It has definitely helped me cut back on time getting ready for work in the morning!
You can check out my video on YouTube here:
But read on if you're interested in the full list of products I chose for the week.
Essentially, you look through your items and choose a small selection to use for the week. The exact quantity will vary based on your preferences, but the fewer the better. The more usage you get out of a product in a week, the quicker you can finish it! Alternatively, if it turns out after the week the product doesn't work for you- you can give it away, toss it, or even sell it (although that can be tricky).
Having a basket (or bag or box!) separate from your collection will simplify your routine as well. It has definitely helped me cut back on time getting ready for work in the morning!
You can check out my video on YouTube here:
But read on if you're interested in the full list of products I chose for the week.
Friday, July 10, 2015
Project Pan: Back-to-MAC edition!
I like having goals to work towards.
I shop at Sephora for the points, instead of searching somewhere else to buy beauty products. I like seeing that one thing leads to another.
And when doing Project Pans, there is no goal of more stuff. The goal is to downsize! And that doesn't always work for me.
Few stores (that I know of anyway) have programs where you can trade in packaging for new products. Lush does this (5 containers= 1 free face mask). And MAC does. 7 products (note: I was told 7 by a MAC employee, but others have told me that you only need 6 products!) that fall under the specifications can be returned for a lipstick (or an eyeshadow or lip glass in-store).7 products go out, 1 goes in. That sounds pretty good to me! If Sephora offered something like that I feel like my panning would increase.
I like to try new things, but I don't want to have so many products sitting around that will eventually become expired.
Check out my intro video with five MAC products.
And don't forget to subscribe to follow me on my panning journey!
I shop at Sephora for the points, instead of searching somewhere else to buy beauty products. I like seeing that one thing leads to another.
And when doing Project Pans, there is no goal of more stuff. The goal is to downsize! And that doesn't always work for me.
Few stores (that I know of anyway) have programs where you can trade in packaging for new products. Lush does this (5 containers= 1 free face mask). And MAC does. 7 products (note: I was told 7 by a MAC employee, but others have told me that you only need 6 products!) that fall under the specifications can be returned for a lipstick (or an eyeshadow or lip glass in-store).7 products go out, 1 goes in. That sounds pretty good to me! If Sephora offered something like that I feel like my panning would increase.
I like to try new things, but I don't want to have so many products sitting around that will eventually become expired.
And don't forget to subscribe to follow me on my panning journey!
Monday, June 22, 2015
The Good and the Bad of Finishing Products
As many of you know, I've been on a journey to cut down on my beauty collection/stash. Sometimes, when I look at how much stuff I have I truly feel like a hoarder- I will keep everything and anything!
When I finish a product, or even hit pan on something, it can feel a little bit bittersweet. On one hand, I am excited to be moving that item out of my stash. On the other hand, I want to have all the things!
I am a beauty lover. I love to try new products, of all kinds- from new foundations to new eyeliners to new shampoo and face cleansers. There's something so fun about trying something new.
But I've been trying to wrangle those feelings in. I've been trying to be smart about my purchases, for many reasons. Gone are the days that I would finish a drugstore and leave with $100 grab bag of things to try out and play with. I shop with purpose. And something is missing.
My ultimate goal is to have a manageable stash of makeup and beauty products. I don't need to have 20 bottles of conditioner- I'm not going to run out tomorrow! But I also can allow myself to have more than one bottle. Variety, as they say, is the spice of life.
I think I am going to try something new, maybe three products (of the same type) out, one in. I will continue to downsize my collection, while still giving me some room to play. I don't like setting "rules" like this in stone though, as I immediately want to break them.
Check out my latest YouTube videos, where I talk about the products I've finished:
I am a beauty lover. I love to try new products, of all kinds- from new foundations to new eyeliners to new shampoo and face cleansers. There's something so fun about trying something new.
But I've been trying to wrangle those feelings in. I've been trying to be smart about my purchases, for many reasons. Gone are the days that I would finish a drugstore and leave with $100 grab bag of things to try out and play with. I shop with purpose. And something is missing.
My ultimate goal is to have a manageable stash of makeup and beauty products. I don't need to have 20 bottles of conditioner- I'm not going to run out tomorrow! But I also can allow myself to have more than one bottle. Variety, as they say, is the spice of life.
I think I am going to try something new, maybe three products (of the same type) out, one in. I will continue to downsize my collection, while still giving me some room to play. I don't like setting "rules" like this in stone though, as I immediately want to break them.
Check out my latest YouTube videos, where I talk about the products I've finished:
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