For this post, I will be sharing the second half of products that I included in my Project Pan series. If you haven't read my previous post click on this link to find out the first half of products included in this series.
First up is my eye base. The one I want to finish up is this MAC Prolongwear Paintpot in the shade Soft Ochre. I've had this for 2 years now and I barely made a dent on it. I find that even though it's very creamy and easy to blend, it tends to emphasise the dry patches I have on my lid. I know it's not exactly an eye base but it does what an eye base is suppose to do. It completely neutralises the color of my eye lid making it a perfect canvass for eye shadows. It also keeps it in place despite sweat and humidity.
It has 5g of product and since I barely made any dent, it is impossible for me to finish it up by the end of the year. My goal is simply to hit pan on it by the end of the year.
This is one of the first high end palettes I've purchased. I bought it because I was drawn to the shade Jade. Turns out, it was one of the shades that I find difficult to use. The ones I often use are the shades Nectar (perfect transition shade!), Lt Brown, RosÉ and Mocha. The ones I never use are the shades Black, Charcoal and Navy. I am honestly dreading the thought of panning those shades since I just don't use them and I feel like they don't work well on my skin tone.
I have a love / hate relationship with this palette. The quality is really good (very pigmented, creamy and easy to blend) but I find that it oxidises on me. If I wear it for 2-3 hrs it looks lovely but if I wear it longer, it looks muddy at the end of the day. I thought it's just the base but I tried different bases and it gives me the same results. So I love this palette but I don't like using it if I'm going out for an entire day. But then again, I've had this for 2 years so maybe the formula is a little off now.
I have a love / hate relationship with this palette. The quality is really good (very pigmented, creamy and easy to blend) but I find that it oxidises on me. If I wear it for 2-3 hrs it looks lovely but if I wear it longer, it looks muddy at the end of the day. I thought it's just the base but I tried different bases and it gives me the same results. So I love this palette but I don't like using it if I'm going out for an entire day. But then again, I've had this for 2 years so maybe the formula is a little off now.
Since I've had it for years (almost 3yrs), I plan to use it up as much as I can. My goal is to finish up as many shades as I can this year.
I have it in the shade Peach. It's another product that I don't really enjoy using but I have to because it's been with me for 2 years now. The packaging doesn't really say how long it's good for but since it's a cream product, its shelf life isn't probably that long.
It's still very creamy and easy to blend and does what it says it does. My beef with it is that it doesn't stay on. I've tried it underneath foundation and on top and it just disappears on me. But since it's a very pricey corrector, I can't make myself to just throw away. I want to use it all up that's why I included it in this project.
Mine is in the shade Rich Brown. The packaging says it's good for 6 mos upon opening. Well, I've had it way beyond 6 mos (around 2 years) and I still use it. I don't really mind using make up products longer than its intended purpose. I know a lot of you will be horrified with what I do but I don't throw out products unless it starts to smell different or the consistency changes. My skin isn't sensitive so I don't have any bad reactions to "expired" make up. Besides I know I'm not alone right ladies?
This one does what it says it does. It tints my brows and keeps them in place without the crunchy feeling. I just think it's a little overpriced for what it does. I would probably like it better if it had a smaller spoolie though. Since it's a little too big for brow hairs, it gets messy sometimes when I'm in a hurry.
This one does what it says it does. It tints my brows and keeps them in place without the crunchy feeling. I just think it's a little overpriced for what it does. I would probably like it better if it had a smaller spoolie though. Since it's a little too big for brow hairs, it gets messy sometimes when I'm in a hurry.
I probably still have a fair bit left but there's no way anyone can tell. My goal is to use this up by the end of the year or until it dries out.
5. Lancome Grandiose Mascara
I haven't found any mascaras that works well with my lashes so I would appreciate it if you can give me some recommendations.
I haven't found any mascaras that works well with my lashes so I would appreciate it if you can give me some recommendations.
The one I have is in the shade 01 Black. The packaging says it has 10 ml of product and it's good for 6 mos upon opening. I've had it for a year and it's still good, albeit a little dry. I didn't really use it upon trying it for a week.
I want to get my money's worth on this one since I've barely used it that's why I included it in this project. I'm planning on using it only on my bottom lashes for this project. Once it completely dries up I will chuck it out.
6. Bobbi Brown Ink Liner
Mine is in the shade Blackest Black. You get 0.034 ounce per product which is good for 6 mos upon opening. It's another product from Bobbi Brown that I don't think is worth its price. After about a month of use, the felt tip pen already frayed on me. Its shade is described as Blackest Black which I don't really agree with.
Mine is in the shade Blackest Black. You get 0.034 ounce per product which is good for 6 mos upon opening. It's another product from Bobbi Brown that I don't think is worth its price. After about a month of use, the felt tip pen already frayed on me. Its shade is described as Blackest Black which I don't really agree with.
It's not dispensing any color on its tip anymore so the way I use it is on its side. I can't make any precise wing because of this and also because of its frayed tip. I plan on using this up this year or until it completely dries out.
I've had tons of cheaper Korean brand liners and this has never happened to any one of them. They work a lot better too.
7. Paul & Joe Face Color
My sister gave this to me about 4 years ago, long before highlighters were a thing on Youtube. I have the shade 01 which has 2 shades of highlighters. I only use the light one since the other one is too dark for my skin tone. I would have loved it if not for the fact that the color seems to disappear on me if I over-blend it, leaving behind specs of glitter.
I plan on hitting pan on the light side by the end of the year. And I have no idea how to use the dark side. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.
8. MAC Lip Pencil
This one is in the shade Spice. I love this lip pencil! It lasts long and comes out very pigmented even in one stroke. Despite being a pencil, it's very creamy and doesn't feel drying on my lips. This shade in particular is a lovely pinky nude which looks amazing for an everyday and smokey look. I can imagine this shade looking amazing on all women regardless of skin tone and color.
I've had this for 3 years now and I believe it's time to let go. Even though I have used this quite often, it seems like I've barely made a dent. Hopefully, I get to finish this one by the end of the year.
9. MAKE UP FOREVER Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick
Back in the day when I was gaga over matte lipsticks, I used to wear this like everyday. On special occasions, I would use another shade in this range, the MAT 8. MAT 8 is a matte bright red shade while this one on the photo is MAT 5 which is a matte pink violet shade.
Sadly, I'm over matte lips and just don't appreciate anymore the dried up look it gives my lips. So I gave away my Mat 8 to my sister, hence I'm left with this one. I love the shade of this lippie that's why I kept it, however, it is getting old. I think it is time to let go of this lippie that's why I included it in this project. I hope to finish this up before the year ends.
So those are all the make up products that I included in my very first Project Pan Series. I am excited and nervous at the same time. The product I am most nervous about is panning my Lorac Pro 2 palette. I have never hit pan on any shadows in my life so I hope I would be able to hit at least a couple by the end of the year.
So that's it for this post. If you have any tips and advice when it comes to panning please let me know on the comments section below. I will be posting monthly updates of my progress.
Have a wonderful 2018 everyone!
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My sister gave this to me about 4 years ago, long before highlighters were a thing on Youtube. I have the shade 01 which has 2 shades of highlighters. I only use the light one since the other one is too dark for my skin tone. I would have loved it if not for the fact that the color seems to disappear on me if I over-blend it, leaving behind specs of glitter.
8. MAC Lip Pencil
I've had this for 3 years now and I believe it's time to let go. Even though I have used this quite often, it seems like I've barely made a dent. Hopefully, I get to finish this one by the end of the year.
9. MAKE UP FOREVER Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick
So those are all the make up products that I included in my very first Project Pan Series. I am excited and nervous at the same time. The product I am most nervous about is panning my Lorac Pro 2 palette. I have never hit pan on any shadows in my life so I hope I would be able to hit at least a couple by the end of the year.
So that's it for this post. If you have any tips and advice when it comes to panning please let me know on the comments section below. I will be posting monthly updates of my progress.
Have a wonderful 2018 everyone!
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Disclaimer: This blog post is NOT SPONSORED! Some links are affiliate links which means I earn a small commission when you shop. If you are not comfortable shopping through my links you do not have to. My feelings won't be hurt. I promise :) Just google the name of the product and I'm sure you'll find sites where to shop them.
