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Way back in January I decided to embark in a Project Pan, now it is time to take a peek at my progress.

I honestly haven't been the best, I did well throughout January and February but then kind of just stopped. I am still trying, but I am not doing my best. Regardless, let us take a peek at my progress and see where I am going next.
Acure Moroccan Argan Oil:
I used this one up! 🎉 I am so happy to use this one up. Acure has new packaging and I really want to try out the Rose Argan version, but first I must use some other oils up so I will be holding off on that for a bit.

Smashbox Primer Oil:
I managed to do some serious damage to this primer this winter, but not as much as I would like. It is currently sitting at a bit more than half finished. I feel the major problem was that I stopped wearing foundation for a while because my skin was just too dry this winter. I am going to continue to try to use it up because I have NYX's primer oil too and really only want one bottle to hang around my collection.
The Estée Edit by Estée Lauder Late Night Eraser Brightening Eye Balm with Pink Peony:I just couldn't use this up. I really just didn't like this eye cream, I thought I would, but nope. So I tossed it. That is the point of this right? Use it or toss it.

Cover FX Illuminating Primer:
I tossed this, there just wasn't a whole lot left and I just never used it. It was not enough for my winter skin and I clearly don't want to use it.
Benefit Boi-ing Concealer (Industrial Strenght Full Coverage):
Even though it might not show, I did manage to use quite a bit more of this concealer up. I plan on using it a lot more the next few weeks to hopefully use it up once and for all

Benefit Boi-ing Hydrating Concealer:
I used this one up. 🎉 Truth be told I tried to scoop the rest of this product out of the tube like one would with lipstick, but it just was a mess due to the two layers. With that, I will say it is done and been trashed.

Jouviance Radiance Booster:I used it up. 🎉 I used it for a month and then it was gone. I must say these little toothpaste squeezers really help make sure you get what you need out and not let air into the tubes.

Vichy ProEven BB:I am still working on this one, but it should be done soon or I will toss it.

There you go, I finished 3 items and tossed 2, which means I have 3 I still need to work on. So I went from 8 to 3 items. Woot, I call that a success. I probably won't be doing another update on this, but I may do a next stage where I add a few more items and follow those items progress. Overall I am pretty happy with myself.
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This new year has already brought on new challenges for me, I want to declutter! My biggest obstacles are A) me buying new items, B) being sent new items, C) me starting new products without finishing my old products up (specifically bad with hair care and skin care). With that being said I am going to try to make a positive effort to change these habits by starting a Project Pan.

In case you weren't aware, a Project Pan is where dedicate yourself to hitting pan on select products from your collection (and then use them up entirely). There is a great article on it over at Sunkissed Violet, click here to learn more. 

I am going to start off easy with mainly used up items (yes I already hit pan on some of them). Then hopefully, start a new batch sometime in the next few months (sooner rather than later). I am also not starting with any lipstick or shadows, just skin related items as to not make it too hard on me. 

Since I am using all products I generally like and have used the majority of them up, I hope to get this batch done quickly and motivate me to move on to another set and succeed again. Also this kind of makes it a Shop My Stash, which is where you go through your own makeup stash and rediscover products for the month ahead.
Acure Moroccan Argan Oil:
I love this stuff! Love it!!! I actually cannot state this enough. It was in my favourites of 2018 as well as a dedicated post. Sadly there isn't much left in it and I have about 5 other oils I need to start using up and cannot have an oil with only a few pumps left hanging out in my collection, it needs to get used up ASAP.

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Oil:
This one is also in my 2018 favourites post. I love the idea a primer oil, the concept works well with my dry skin. While I love this, I also have the NYX version and I find them to be of equal quality. Having two primer oils is silly, especially since one is half empty. Hopefully, I can finish it off in about 3 months.

The Estée Edit by Estée Lauder Late Night Eraser Brightening Eye Balm with Pink Peony:
I got this at the Estee Lauder sale a few years back in a set and while, it has just sat around. I don't know I just feel meh towards it. Which probably isn't a good thing when doing a Project Pan but oh well. It isn't too big and has a metal applicator that feels nice, but that is about all it has going for it. I most likely have a months worth left.

Cover FX Illuminating Primer:
I have so many mini primer samples, I figured I would start with this one. It is part way done so it works. I do love Cover FX so I will be happy to use it up. I probably have a months worth in here.
Benefit Boi-ing Concealer (Industrial Strenght Full Coverage):
This was the original Boi-ing concealer (the line has been revamped since, but is still available in a new package), I love it and have already hit pan on it. I need to use it up so I can move on to some other concealers that have to go. I maybe have 2 months uses left depending how much I use in a sitting.

Benefit Boi-ing Hydrating Concealer:
There is almost nothing left in this one as well. As we all know there is a ton of product in a lipstick once you can't twist it up anymore. Once again, just choosing this because it is almost gone and I need to use up some concealers instead of having a bunch of partially used ones. I probably have a few month of uses left depending on how much is in the base.
Jouviance Radiance Booster:
This is a tinted moisturizer that is pretty darn amazing. As you can probably tell, I have used a lot, in fact, there is a little toothpaste squeezer on it to keep the product in one place and air out. I like it but it is approaching its expiry date and so is time to go. I really probably have a weeks worth left in there.

Vichy ProEven BB:
Oh, I love this BB, love it with all my heart. It is great just the way it is. It also is almost gone, probably 3 weeks left.

There you go, my Project Pan. I know I cheated a bit with choosing some already panned items, but I really wanted to do well my first time. I figured it was like the debt plan where you choose to pay off your smallest debt first so that you feel good and can get some momentum.

Have you Ever Tried a Project Pan? How Did It Go?

*Some of these products were pr samples given to me for review purposes. Honestly only 3 were (the Acure, Vichy and Jouviance). All views and opinions are my own.
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2018 has wrapped up and we are into a new year. I thought I would give a roundup of my favourite items from this past year. I honestly have loved a lot more than just what I am listing, but this was what I thought was all I could blog about in a year-end roundup.
Smashbox Primer Oil:
 I have had this one a long time, but this year I really learned to love it. I started mixing it into my foundations and it has really helped with my skin not looking flakey when applied. I also got the NYX version, which I must say I like exactly the same amount, I am just trying to use this one up first.

ELF Hydrating Booster Drops:
I picked these up a few months ago and it has been amazing how fast I have used them up. I add a bit of this serum/gel into my foundation and it makes it so much more hydrating and my skin plumper. For a value brand, I have been really impressed with it.

Hard Candy Sheer Envy Coconut Water Primer Stick:
I picked this up at the same time I got the booster drops, and I instantly fell in love. I really wanted to try the Milk stick that is similar but didn't want to pay the price. This was about $10 so I couldn't resist. It applies watery and smooth while instantly cooling the skin. I find it works well as a light primer
L'oreal Lumi Glotion*:
 I have this in a Fair Glow and Medium Glow, both are great but Fair Glow is my favourite. I mentioned it in my summer favourites and it still stands. I love to apply it before my foundation for more of a glow (but not too much of one). It looks quite nice on my skin.

L'oreal Lumi Glow Amour Boosting Drops:
I also have this one in two shades, Golden Hour and Daybreak. Daybreak is the lighter and more pinky shade and it works really well on my skin. I add a small amount to my cheekbones, above the lip or wherever else I want some highlight and it does a great job. I like to add it sometimes under my foundation really get it to look more toned down.
Joe Fresh Cushion Lipstick:
I picked this up on sale while Joe Fresh was exiting Shoppers Drug Mart. I got the shade Tulip which is really pretty deep mauve shade. It has a sponge applicator and gives that powder finish to your lips that so many brands are loving right now (Buxom, NYX, etc).
Dermalogica Barrier Defense Booster*:
My skin has been so dry this year! All year! It has been frustrating as all hell. I have to thank this serum for helping me at least keep my skin calm. I will say it took me 3 months to realize the grey bottom is soft and you can press it to release the product. I had been shaking it out before that.

L'oreal Revitalift Cicacream*:
I don't know what to say about this, but it is a day and night cream that my skin has really been liking. I don't need much and it is a great anti-ageing and hydrating formula.

Acure Argan Oil*:
I only have a few pumps of this left, which should show how much I adore it. It works so darn well. There is just something about this oil's texture that works so well on my skin. Plus there is a pump, which makes using any oil mess free.
ELF Prismatic Highlighting Duo:
I picked this up in Mermaid Tail. One side is a peachy pink highlight and the other a blue tone. Both are very iridescent and microfine in their shimmer, which is exactly what I want in a highlighter (no chunky shimmer, that is the way to go). It builds well so you can go light to strong without much effort. Every single time I wear it I get compliments. I love to wear the peach on my eyes for a lazy makeup day.

Before this, I was not sold on blue or peach highlighters, and now I hooked.
Revlon Galaxy Dream*:
This palette features four shades of holographic highlighters. The shades in the palette are pink, green, purple and silver. I really appreciate the size of the pans (quite big), the shade varieties and the fact it is so finely milled (once again no glittery shimmer bits). All the shades work really well on my skin and add a nice pop of highlight, but they also can be mixed together which I really enjoy too.

Urban Decay Naked Piette Heat Palette:
I picked this up at Sephora when they had their spring sale, and I was really glad I did. with 6 matte shades, I get a lot of use out of it since I don't really wear any other shadow finishes to work. They are all burnt orange/red shades that I think blend out well. I actually wish I never picked up the Naked heat palette because I use this one more and it is completely redundant now.

Nars Hot Escape Eye and Cheek Palette:
I picked this one up during the Nordstrom anniversary sale (as well as a bunch of other things I probably didn't need). I really love the shadows in it as well as the highlighter and blush. I have gotten so much wear out of it that I just had to mention it.

Do you have any products that stand out as favourites for you from 2018?

* denotes products that were sent to me for review purposes; all views and opinions are my own.
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It seems like once a year now I max out my Shoppers Optimum points and run off to Murale to buy holiday goodies with them. It always feels good because I don't feel the guilt of spending my own money and get all the holiday stuff I was secretly pining for. Big win win for me.

Guerlain Meteorites Holiday 2016
This year like last year, I had to have the holiday version of Guerlain's Meteorites. These little pearls of joy are so hard to find, the store only got a few and I got the second last one.
 This years comes in a pretty blue and gold tin and has mainly pink large spheres and lots of gold mini ones thrown in. Too pretty for words, so just look. 

Nuxe Holiday Set ($55)

As the lovely sales associate at Murale helped me look through the store to figure out what else I should use my points on (this girl was good by the way), I saw some nice goodies from Nuxe. I have never tried the brand so I though this was a great way to try out a few different items from the brand. I was going to get a $15 set, but ended up getting this $55 set that has a full sized dry oil, mini candle, shower oil and body cream. I also got a mini dry oil as a bonus for spending so much on the brand at the store.
I'm pretty excited to try this set out, their dry oil smells so good.

Smashbox Light It Up 3 Palette Set ($55)
The sales associate really sold me on this set, I never would have noticed it otherwise. It is a acrylic neon box with three mini palettes inside. Eyes has 6 shadows, lips 6 lipsticks and contour has minis of their contour palette in it. It makes a good break up gift for stocking, but also makes a great travel set. This collection is a collaboration with California neon artist Meryl Pataky.
I always wanted to try Smashbox's contour palette, so now I can as well as a bunch of other nice new goodies I've been eyeing for a while. Also I have only heard good things about their new Be Legendary Lipsticks, now I have 6 to try out. Plus a cute neon box for my vanity.
 
So, that is all that I got at Murale, I went over my points a bit, but not by much and feel no guilt about this splurge.

Have you used your Optimum Points recently? What do you use them on?
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I went a little nuts at the Spring Sephora sale. As a VIB Rouge, I got access a day early and received 15% off. So, yeah a little nuts.
First off I got items from the new Disney Minnie Beauty by Sephora Collection.
Minnie's Perfect Red Lipstick
This lipstick has a magnetic lid and a heavy nice quality to the tube. It is a really nice rich red embossed with Minnie, xox and a little silhouette of her on the end.

I fell so in love with this lipstick that I went out and did another order just to get a back up. I know I don't need a back up, but with the embossing I really feel better about using one when I have a backup.
Minnie's Inner Glow Luminizing Blush
The blush comes in a heavy duty compact with pretty spots and minnie on the outsize and a coal blush in the inside, that has minnie ears and bow embossed into it.
Reflection Of Minnie Compact Mirror
The mirror has a pretty zip up pouch. When open it looks like her ears with her bow. In the inside you get a regular mirror and a 2x mirror.
SmashBox Photo Finish Primer Oil:
I hear only good things about this primer oil and I am already loving the primer spray I got last year. I also have very dry skin, so why not add oil into my primer routine.

Smashbox Insta-Matte 
This is supposed to transform any lip product into a matte finish lip product. Sounds amazing, looks amazing, it was a must buy for me. I was really sold when I read Chelle's review over on Make Up Your Mind, you should go check it out too. 

Nars Concealer in Vanilla
I didn't really need this, I just wanted it. This is the classic salmon concealer for under-eyes that everyone with light skin likes. But alas, I returned it. I really can't justify any more concealers in my life right now.
NudeStix #NudeLipKit 3 Piece Mini Set
I just got to finally try out Nudestix in the Sephora Favourites Give Me Some Nude Lip Set, and while Whisper, the colour I got in it, wasn't for me, I still wanted to try some more Nudestix. This little set has a Matte (Belle), Creme (Mystic) and Gel (Pulse) version in it, letting me try out some different shades and textures.  It also has a tin with mirror and sharpener in it.
Buxom Suede Seduction Eyeshadow Palette
This is an all matte palette from Buxom. I already created my own custom one last summer and got myself a limited edition one at the fall sale...so I guess you can say I am a fan of Buxom's palettes.
This one being all matte meant I had to get it since I only wear mattes to work. I really love the exclusive palette cover.
On the VIB Rouge day me and a guest were supposed to get a tote bag with some goodies in store, but they were already out of them apparently at noon at most stores. I did get a bunch of samples in store as well as a Minnie Mouse tote bag fro 250 of my points as well as my hubbies birthday gift (which was from Fresh).
I did hear some stores gave out a Makeup Forever goodie bag that had a reusable makeup bag and some good sized Makeup Forever samples. I however just got what you see above, and was pretty darn happy about it because, it was free and I won't complain about that :).
did you get anything during the Sephora Spring Sale???



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November is here and so is neutral season. In honour of neutral/nude/naked season I've decided to dedicate the whole month to neutrals.

That's right, the blog is going to look pretty fall by the end of the month (just like all the trees).
Below is a list of all the products I hope to either review or do a FOTD with (maybe both). At the end of the month I'll update the list with the links to the posts.

Drug Store:
  • L'oreal Paris Colour Riche in 203 Perpetual Nude Quad
  • Sonia Kashuk Eye Couture Eye Palette - Eye On Neutral 02
  • Essence All About...Eyeshadow Palette 01 All About Nude
  • Essence All About...Eyeshadow Palette 03 All About Sunset
  • Essence How to Nude Eyes Makeup Box
  • Wet n Wild Comfort Zone Palette
  • Wet n Wild Color Icon Trio in Silent Treatment 
  • Wet n Wild Color Icon Trio in Sweet as Candy
  • Wet n Wild Color Icon Trio in Walking on Eggshells
  • Annabelle Quad in Chai Chai Chai
  • Maybelline the Nudes Palette
  • Maybelline Color Tattoos Leather in Deep Forest
  • Maybelline Color Tattoos Leather in Creamy Beige
  • Annabelle TwistUp Lipstick in Nude of Fame
High End:
  • Tarte Away Oui Go Set
  • Too Faced Sugar and Spice Palette
  • Urban Decay Naked Palette
  • Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette
  • Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette
  • Urban Decay Naked Basics 2 Palette
  • Smashbox Full Exposure Tavel Palette
Oh my this already looks like I won't succeed ....wish me luck.

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