One of my favourite hashtags to follow on Instagram is #ProjectPan- it seems like the beauty community is really embracing a more thoughtful approach to consumerism this year. As a shopaholic like me, doing a ‘No Buy’ is like going cold turkey… not something I think would be a suitable way to curb my spending habits (at least right now… it is definitely something I will try at some point this year!) However, I do like the idea of shopping more consciously and ‘shopping’ my own beauty collection ie. rediscovering what I already have.
So, I thought #MakeupMonday was the perfect place to jump on the bandwagon and share with you some of the products I am trying to use up or ‘hit pan’ on.
Hopefully this style of post will be a monthly occurrence, and at the end of the month I will be able to share my ’empties’ with you… however I don’t think it’s possible to use these products in the final two-ish weeks of January, so I’m giving myself until February 14th to use these up!
Starting small with two products is, personally, multi-purposeful:
- I don’t actually wear makeup everyday, so…
- when I do wear makeup- I want to be reaching for these items
#1 The Body Shop Skin Primer Matte It
I have had this, like most of my makeup, for agessssss. I really like using it on my face, however I’ve used it on my eyelids as a primer previously and it dried them out severely- so getting a dedicated eye shadow primer is also on my beauty wish list! Apart form that, I really enjoy using this, it feels nice, works well etc. I have two primers that I rotate between hence why I have two half-full products! I’ll try and use up this one before I move on to the next! However, this primer is so old that I’m not sure if they still sell it, or some new and improved version of it.
#2 The Body Shop Vitamin E Cool BB Cream
This is coincidently another Body Shop product I’d like to use up! I usually reach for my Essence Foundation when I wear makeup, but this product is honestly one of my faves- natural, light weight finish- I just forget about it! If I wear it it often enough, I will definitely be able to finish it within the month, as there isn’t much left. Again, I’m not sure if they sell this, or some updated version of it.
So those are my two products I’m aiming to use up this month… however my year-long #ProjectPan is this Rimmel Bronzer. This is the only bronzer I have, so I’m not sure how it’s lasted me so long- it just keeps on giving! They have definitely updated this product but sell a similar version. I like it because it’s natural and easy to blend… so I will probably repurchase once i finish it… maybe in this year’s Priceline Christmas sale I’ll buy it again when I finally finish this one haha.
I’d just like to add, I know that makeup products have ‘use by’ recommendations. My makeup is ‘old’ because I just don’t wear it that often and have the same products for one, two or three years ago! However, I think it is personal preference as to how long you keep/use a product. Personally, all the products mentioned above still work and don’t cause my skin any damage, and so I am happy to continue using them.
Thank you so much for reading! Are you challenging yourself to your own #ProjectPan? Share in the comments 🙂
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