Pan 18 in '18 Update #5 PLUS New Panning Projects!

I am so excited to announce the progress I am making with my Pan 18 in '18 project PLUS some collabs I am doing with the ladies of PANtastic Ladies Collab Facebook Group. So let's start with my own personal panning project (#PAN18in2018).

Panning Project Products: #PAN18in2018

Becca Highlighter - Opal #1 (Showing Significant PAN)

Lorac Pro 1 (1-2 Pans) #2 (Peeping PAN in Gold & Taupe)

Too Faced - Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar Palette (1Pan) #3 (Slight dip, some usage in the shadeTruffle)

Urban Decay - Naked Basics 2 (1 Pan) #4 (Medium to Significant Dip in Cover)

Versace Red Jeans #5 (2/3 of product used & 1/3 left)

Tarte Amazonian Clay Powder in Medium #6 (COMPLETELY PANNED!!!!)

Too Faced Mini Chocolate Soliel Bronzer #7 (COMPLETELY PANNED!!!!)

Makeup Revolution Golden Sugar 2 Rose Gold (1 Pan Top Right) #8 (Medium size dip in the product)

Sacha Buttercup Powder #9 (1/2 of product used & 1/2 product left)

Sephora - Blushed Bronzed & Ready To Glow (Bronzer & Warm Blush) #10 & #11

(Peeping PAN in Bronzer & Visible PAN in Warm Blush

Wet N Wild Single Shadows (2) & Laura Mercier Single Shadows (1) #12 - #15

       (Wet n Wild Creme Brulee - Significant PAN & Nutty - Significant dip; Laura Mercier Gold Slight Use)

 Tarte Contour Kit (Original) Blush, Contour 1 & Contour 2 #16-#18 (All three shades - significant use)

          Now, here is some information about the panning collabs I have joined:

       Skin Is In

Date: 1/1/18 - 12/31/18
Monthly Updates
# of Items: Up to your discretion. This is going to be done like a project polish but with all skincare products. If the product is is designed for your skin it is fair game in this project. Set your own personal goals for this project. Do you want to finish a certain number of lotions or face serums? Would you like to finish a certain dollar value by the end of the year? Tailor this to your individual style.

       Most Valuable Products (MVP) #prjmvp 
Dates: 11/16/17 (end of Sephora sale) - next Sephora sale in November 2018
Number of items: 5 - 10

Creator: @canoexmakeup on Instagram Xizhou Xie

Many of us pick up some expensive products during the sephora sale and that’s understandable, because it’s the best time to pick up expensive products. But I want to actually use them up so that i get my money’s worth.
Choose the most expensive products from 5 - 10 categories and pan them.

       Disney Animated Film Project Pan #disneyprojectpan on social media 

Dates: June 15 with the Incredibles 2 release-November 21st with the Wreck-It Ralph 2 release. 

5-15 products that remind you of Disney animated films, for instance, the winter candy apple body spray for the movie Snow White

Monthly Updates
Creator: Robin Leigh Tucker

      Rolling Perfume Roulette Dates: September 4, 2018-January 4th, 2019
Monthly Updates
Creator: Daisy Sheps

Choose 4 perfumes randomly. Whether it’s on a piece of paper or pulling them out blindly from a container. Use each one for a week and then at the update pull 4 more. Samples count! 

       Turn & Burn 3.0 May 27, 2018 - Sept 27, 2018
Update Monthly
Creator: Jessica 

The object is to use up as many gimme products, deluxe size, mini, or sample products as possible. You can pick as many or as few as you'd like for the intro and to roll in each month. There was such an overwhelming response to the 1st & 2nd editions that we were asked to continue the project in 2018.

We welcome everyone to join in! Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

      Golden Girls Project Pan

      Dates: September 14th (when it aired) to May 9th (when it went off)
Monthly Updates
Creator: Elease Cook

Pick 7+ products(one for each season it was on air)

*Golden Girl (something golden)
*Rose(something rose themed/sweet/silly)
*Blanche(item that makes you feel sexy/sexy packaging)
*Dorothy(a good lipstick/blush)
*Sofia(a sample sized product/older product in your collection)
*Miami themed(think bright pinks, greens, blues, yellows, tropical colorful)
*"Back in St. Olaf"(throwback "gimmicky")
*"Picture it"(throwback "product made overseas"
*Big Daddy (item that intimidates you)
*Cheesecake! (Something in sweet packaging or smells sweet)
*Charlie Nylund (traveling salesman pick a travel sized product)
*Stan the Man (pick a product you have a love/hate relationship with)
*Out on the Lenai (pick a skincare /body care product that leaves you glowing inside and out)

Glossy Box March 2018

De Bruyere Beaute Jumbo Eye Pencil in Bubble - $18

Form Beauty Multi-task 3 in 1 Leave in Lotion - $32

Cover FX Perfect Concealer Pencil - $20

Bliss Fabulous Foaming Fash Wash 

Figs & Rouge Soft Focus Pore Perfection - $35

Friday Haul-O-Day: Coastal Scents Mini Haul

Coastal Scents 

Jardin Bloom Palette

Safari Dreams Palette

Friday Haul-O-Day: Poshmark Haul!!! KVD & Zoeva

Don't ask how I get them....just know I did!
And....brand new 

Zoeva - Rodeo Belle Palette

KVD - Metal/Matte Palette
Snagged this from a lady downsizing her makeup collection.
Paid next to nothing for it, and yes, it's authentic!

Friday Haul-O-Day: Gorgeous Cosmetics

Gorgeous Cosmetics

Semi - Monthly Palette & Product Rotation (Wks 10 & 11)

Palette & Product Rotation Week 10

Kat Von D Metal/Matte Eyeshadow Palette

Huda Beauty Rose Gold Eyeshadow Palette

Tarte Make Believe in Yourself Eyeshadow Palette

Buxom Natural Instincts

Palette & Product Rotation Week 11

Juvia's Place - The Nubian 2 Eyeshadow Palette

Fancy Eyeshadow The Burgundy Palette

Bare Mineral Complexion Rescue; Hard Candy Long Wear Primer,
NYX Angel Veil, Smashbox Studio Skin

NYX Strobe of Genius & City Color Be Matte Blush in Coconut

Friday Haul -O-Day: Poshmark Haul ***Lots of Goodies***

LA Colors & Style Styli 

Wet n Wild

Milani & L'Oreal

Tarte 

Tarte

Sonia Kashuk 

Studio Makeup On The Go & Naked Cosmetics

Pixi Beauty

Pixi Beauty

Bi - Monthly Review, Rate, & Rotate (Wks 7 & 8)

Jouer Skinny Dip Eyeshadow Palette, Makeup Addiction Cosmetics Meadow Palette

Review - Absolutely one of the best-foiled eyeshadow palettes around. Although the formulation is a little chunky, the pigmentation of the shadows is outstanding ad last all day. Remarkable color payoff.

Rate - 9.0 In terms of foiled eyeshadows, it just doesn't get better than this palette. The price to gram ratio is a little high, but 1000 % worth it. You won't be disappointed.

Rotate - This is staying put in my collection and I even pulled into the palette holder near my desk to get more use out of it.

Review - High-quality eyeshadow palette out of the United Kingdom. Quite affordable for the amount of product (huge pan sizes), and a fine selection of shades. Particularly beautiful when foiled. As far as I am concerned, one of the best affordable brands and definitely in the same league as Colourpop and Juvia's Place.

Rate - 8.0 The palette is outstanding - there's no denying that, but it's definitely not a one and done type of palette. I would say you would probably need an accent palette to make a complete look.

Rotate - I am a huge fan of this brand and I own all of their eyeshadow palettes. I don't see this one leaving my collection anytime soon.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Subculture Eyeshadow Palette

Review -  This palette caught Holy Hell during its initial release and I think ABH is still trying to recover from the various disparaging YouTube videos and blogger reviews criticizing the palette's quality and ABH's neglectful production of the palette. I think that's absolute bullshit. This is a beautiful palette. First, it probably is not receiving the fame of the Modern Renaissance because it's not the patent warm-toned cult eyeshadow palette. It's quite different and unique and falls under the more cool-toned and smokey eye looks. Secondly, this palette contains pressed pigments, which requires a different technique and a bit of finesse. Word to the wise - don't buy products without doing your research. Be a well-informed and conscientious consumer.  Rate - 7.75 Minus a couple of points for the shimmer to matte ratio, and for a lack of variety in color combinations. One has to be rather creative to come up with an every day work appropriate eye look with this palette, which makes things a little difficult.

ABH Prism Eyeshadow Palette

Review - I really enjoyed this palette this past week! Great selection of shades and I appreciate the shimmer to matte ratio. Such unique and innovative shades perfect for its Holiday release!

Rate - 8.0/10 Although I enjoy this palette, it’s quite similar in many ways to ABH Subculture in tone and eye looks. I think combining both palettes is more ideal that using them solo, but I am certainly not one for multiple palettes to achieve the look I am going for. I am a one palette kind of woman.

Rotate - I plan to keep this palette around for at least another rotation. 

Juvia's Place The Saharan II Eyeshadow Palette

Review - There is just no way in the world you will get me to say anything bad about Juvia's Place. Remarkable products, specially created with people of color in mind and marketed in a creative and inviting manner. Of all of my Juvia's Place palettes, and yes, I own them all, this is my most favorite one. A beautiful color story that allows the consumer to be both creative and bold yet contains shades that are workable and wearable.

Rate - 8.75/10  I love this palette so much that I purchased a backup! Yep, it's that serious for me.

Rotate - This palette and all its brother and sister palette have a happy home right here with me.

Tarte Tarteiest Pro Eyeshadow Palette

Review - I am a huge fan of Tarte's products. I have all of their eyeshadows produced over the past two years and they all live together in a decorative shelf in my beauty room. Most people who are not a fan of Tarte's eyeshadows criticize them for being dry, which they are, and being overly neutral, which again, they are, but I still find their shadows especially appropriate for a middle-aged customer base that is looking for easily wearable shades that do not require much manipulation. When I first purchased this palette, I adored it, but over this last week, I realized a couple of things.....One, I have all these shades between the Tartelette & the Tartelette in Bloom. Secondly, the shimmer shades, which are my everything, leave me wanting much much more. I am not a fan of pulling in multiple palettes to create one look.

Rate - 6.75/10 This is a good solid palette, but the fact remains that I really don't need it or use it. It doesn't excite or stir up the creativity within me.

Rotate -  So sad to say it, but this palette is being decluttered. It is being sent to my friend Desiree in San Antonio, Texas, who I think will enjoy it immensely!

J Cat Beauty 24 Pan Eyeshadow Palette in Santa Monica

Review - I purchased all of the 24 Pan Palettes release from J Cat last year. This was the one I was most excited about. It's been in a couple of rotations, and I feel like I am making myself use this palette. It's beautiful in theory, with alternating matte/shimmer shades that are arranged in a user-friendly manner, and a wonderful color selection, but the truth is that I have these types of shadow 1000 times over.
Rate - 5.5/10 This is a great palette for the price ($17.99) and most often you can get these 24 pan palette for buy 1 get 1 1/2 off at Ulta. I think if you don't have an extensive eyeshadow collection, or are a new makeup user, this palette would be an excellent place to begin. This one is particularly useful because of the way it is set up.
Rotate - Unfortunately, I have to say farewell to this lovely palette, but I have nieces, friends, and organizations that love getting gently used makeup!

Urban Decay Optical Illusion, Too Faced Primed Poreless & Pure, It Cosmetics CC+

Review - This is one of my absolute favorite primers. When it was release last year it quickly became a regular in my routine. It doesn't have the most wonderful reviews, but for me, this product makes me makeup last, blurs my imperfections, and you only need about one pump for your entire face, which makes the longevity of the product well-worth the price.

Rate - 8.5/10 I love this product so much that I have two backups and I recently sent one to my dear friend, Des, in San Antonio.

Rotate - This product is not going anywhere and I am in the middle of panning my second bottle.

Review - This primer is more silicone based and honestly quite greasy. Sometimes I like to use primer alone on days I don't wear any makeup to smooth and mattify my face. This primer does not have the type of consistency to accomplish that. In all honesty, it's too expensive for what it promises (poreless appearance) and absolutely doesn't deliver,

Rate - 5.0/10 Not my favorite and would never repurchase.

Rotate - At this point, I am just trying to finish up this product because it's a little old. Don't plan to repurchase, donate, or gift to anyone.

Review - At one point, this product was my ride or die foundation, but over time I have discovered products that are better for my skin. I love It Cosmetics as a brand but this particular foundation does not serve me well, and what really stinks is that I have two backups.

Rate - 6.5/10 This is in fact a good foundation with wonderful ingredients, but I just think I found other products that work better for me.

Rotate - Working on panning this product and considering donating the backups.

Wet n' Wild To Reflect Shimmer Palette, Coastal Scents Forever Blush in Royal

Review - I used this shimmer palette from Wet n' Wild as a highlighter/bronzer. I think that for the price and the pan size, plus the beautiful sheen it leaves on your cheekbones, this is an amazing product. Unlike many other drugstore highlighters, it is not powedry or too dry, but easy to manipulate and perfect for those of us with olive, tan, or deep skin. One of my favs from the drugstore.

Rate - 7.5/10 There always room for improvement but this is an excellent product for the drugstore.

Rotate -  I will happily keep this gem in my collection.

Review -  I have found over time that the majority of blushes, regardless of price, last quite well on my skin, so my blush collection does not feature a lot of high end blushes. I really really love this blush, especially for the fall/winter time of the year. So deep and rich and ridiculously pigmented. Just an absolute gem of a blush.

Rate - 8.25/10 This is quickly becoming my favorite fall/winter blush, especially given how much I paid for it, which I believe was under $5. Great little guy!

Rotate - I am looking to put this into a fall panning project.