In an effort to focus more on the products in my collection (and buy less!) in 2018, I did two projects – a Project Pan and something I called my Monthly Makeup Focus where I cycled through a group of new and existing products each month.  It was a lot but I really felt that I actually used the products in my collection and that was a good feeling.  This year, I’m doing another Project Pan but I’m also putting myself on a low buy.

Low Buy

For the first time ever, I’ve decided to go on a low-buy this year.  Doing Project Pans over the last couple of years and my Monthly Makeup Focus project last year really opened my eyes to how much makeup I have and how long it can take to get through just one product.  I’ve decided I need to scale back in my purchases even more than I did last year if I want to continue this momentum I’ve started  and as such, I’ve created a couple of loose rules for myself to follow:

• One in, one out: When possible, I’m going to follow this philosophy.  Once I finish one up, I can purchase another but only if I need it!
• Putting limits on specific makeup purchases:
  • Eyeshadow palettes: Limit of 2 but aim for 1 new addition. (This is going to be tough!)
  • Lip products: Limit of 3 but aim for 2 new additions.
  • Blushes: Limit of 2 but aim for 1 new addition.
• Aim for one new makeup purchase a month: I don’t expect this to be too difficult as I’m sort of doing this now but I’m going to allow myself some leeway if I’m travelling (hello Ulta!) and during Sephora sales.

Note: Any PR products I receive will not be included/counted towards my low buy.

I’m very interested to see how this is going to work for me this year – wish me luck!

Project Pan

Included in my Project Pan this year is some makeup, skincare, fragrance and even hair care.  I think I’ve got a good mix of challenging products and ones that I’ll be able to finish up quickly in order to keep myself motivated (I’ve found this is key).  Here’s what’s on my list:

Makeup

• CoverGirl Outlast 3-in-1 foundation
  Amount left: Full
  Goal: Finish
• TooFaced Peach Perfect foundation
  Amount left: approx. 1/2 tube
  Goal: Finish
• Laura Mercier Powder*
  Amount left: approx. 3/4 of jar
  Goal: Finish
• Hourglass Powder*
  Amount left: Full
  Goal: Hit pan

• NARS Blush (Orgasm)
  Amount left: Have hit pan
  Goal: Finish
• Original Naked palette
  Amount left: n/a
  Goal: Hit pan on Sidecar, Half Baked, Dark Horse, Hustle; Finish Baked, Buck, Toasted

• elf Cosmetics Contour palette
  Amount left: Have hit pan on all 4 powders
  Goal: Finish

• Buxom Eyeliners (Come Over, I’ll Be Waiting)
  Amount left: n/a
  Goal: Finish
  
• Milani Color Statement Lip Liner (Nude)*
  Amount left: n/a
  Goal: Finish

• Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick (Mauvember)*
  Amount left: 1/4 of tube
  Goal: Finish
  
• bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lip Gloss (#)
  Amount left: 1/2 of tube
  Goal: Finish
  

SKINCARE

Farmacy Sleep Tight Firming Night Balm
Amount left: 1/2 of jar
Goal: Finish

• No 7 Beautiful Skin Pore Minimizing Serum
  Amount left: Full
  Goal: Finish
  
• Shiseido Instant Eye and Lip Makeup Remover
  Amount left: 3/4 of bottle
  Goal: Finish
  

FRAGRANCE

• PRADA Candy
  Amount left: 1/3 of bottle
  Goal: Finish
  
• Elizabeth and James Bourbon Nirvana Rollerball
  Amount left: 2/3 of bottle
  Goal: Finish
  

HAIR

• Caviar Bodybuilding Volume Conditioner
  Amount left: 3/4 of tube
  Goal: Finish
  
• Daily Beauty for Wildlife Beach Spray
  Amount left: 1/4 left
  Goal: Finish
  

*denotes product rolled over from my 2018 Project Pan.

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What products do you want to finish up in 2019?