Team Project Pan August 2022

Started this month in Ireland- The foundations Foils are from all of Ireland plus the month of August, everything else is just August. Then spent 5 more days in quarantine, because I got Covid in Ireland, then had family in town then begrudgingly went back to work.  

Had a goal of finishing up some foil packets and samples while traveling which I did and continued to use more during the month. I had Covid in August and as a result developed a less common symptom of extremely dry skin, lips and eyes. This made the experience of wearing much makeup especially heavier make up undesirable.  Pretty low key month over all.

Empties

Blaq under eye patches- finished last 2 on trip. Used one in between flights to try to ease really dry under eyes and the other to fight bags after limited rest. Nothing special eye patches aren’t really my thing I would not repurchase -$20

Glamglow Bubble Mask- I've used plenty of these before. I'm fairly certain this is my last one I wouldn't purchase them again, but would certainly use another one if I find more in my stash. Nothing special especially for the price. $9

Bite Mini Mascara- Not technically "Empty" but I'm calling it because I opened it at the start of June, 3 months and done especially with the minis, allergy season and travel. I do actually like this formula, it's very lengthening and lasts for at least 10 hours in the summer which for a non-waterproof product is about all I can ask for. (It may last longer but thats the length of my day in the summer)- but none of that matters because Bite Beauty has bit the dust and is no longer in business. $12

Farmacy Clearly Clean Cleansing Balm I've previously used up 2 Farmacy Green Clean Cleansing Balms and decided to switch to the fragrance free version this go round. That was a mistake- it's clearly a different formula and it simply doesn't get my face clean, but does leave a residue. $36

Fresh Sugar Lip Balm In caramel. This product is great for keeping in moisture you already have, but not so great at adding moisture. If you already have really dry lips this will not solve the problem. $18

Hempz Original Lotion I LOVE  this lotion. I love the smell (it transports me to a simpler time) and I love the way it leaves even my driest skin feeling silky smooth and moisturized. 100% will purchase again. $25

Marina By Earth Harbor- This month as I struggled with really dry skin, I was needing to apply heavy creams morning and night, but when I felt like I needed some additional moisture I used this. I filled 1 dropper and put it in my hands and then patted it onto my face and neck.  I have another Earth Harbor  Serum to use when then one is gone, but it's specifically for hydration. I have found I really like the brand. $38

Foil packs (I have packs of 10 foil sample foundations- each pack was $10- each time I finish 10 samples no matter the pack I will count it as 1 empty worth $10)

Laura Mercier tint- I have a full size of this in 1N2

•  1w1 2 uses- a little warmer than I typically wear but it was nice light coverage went well over sunscreen 
• 0w1 1 use- Closer to my shade than the first one I tried.  Very light coverage- works well on no make up makeup days. 
• 1C0 1 use- Close to my shade, but my skin has been so dry in Ireland that everything is a flaky mess. 
• 1N0- Close to my shade, picks up all the flakey patches on my skin right now. 

Illa Super Serum Skin Tint - No coverage not a fan of the serum consistency

•  ST4 Best shade match of the ones I tried 1 use very light weight but also almost no coverage- this will help even out tone but that’s it 
• ST3 1 use- This shade was to Light for me, but it did even out my redness- no real coverage though
• ST1 1 use- goes on with better coverage with a brush than a sponge. I feel like a ghost with this shade.  If you are very fair this range has something for you.  As for me I'm at home in quarantine so it doesn't matter how much I look like a ghost
• ST0.5  Extra fair doesn't even sound light enough for what this is.  I used it in conjunction with a foundation I enjoy but that is too dark one day and that worked, but I won't spend money on a mix in product.  I will say the product applies best with a brush over any other method. 

Sephora Best Skin Ever- Medium Coverage foundation- Buildable  I already own a full size of this foundation in 10N which is a close but not best fit. 

• 03P This is the lightest shade- It's way to light for me very milky pink 
• 11.5P This is probably my best fit shade think pink undertone suits be well. (10th Samples, 1 product $10)

Rare Beauty Foundation- Medium Coverage Foundation- Feels a little drying on my skin (I have dry skin already) After 8 hours makeup was already separating and had settled into all lines and pores

• 120C too light especially in summer - mixed with moisturizer to try to get better wear - it extended it about an hour but but that's not even enough for my school day. 
• 140W Is warmer than I traditionally wear- But I like it- especially for the summer. It wakes up my face. 
• Primer Sample- Feels like a silicone based primer it's fine-but I don't really see the purpose of primer on a daily basis. 
• 160C- I tried this with the primer sample and it's a great shade match. Unfortunately I'm experiencing extremely dry skin this month as a lingering post-Covid symptom and nothing seems to look good on my skin right now. 

Fenty Beauty Soft Matte Full coverage- You'd need your exact shade to make this work. Feels and looks like a clay mask and is way more coverage than I want to wear any day, but especially not daily coverage for me. I think full coverage makeup is on the way out; it looks fake. I'm pretty frustrated that the majority of the samples in the kits I got are Fenty Matte specifically, they have a tint product and a hydrating one and I would have liked to try those too. 

• 100- Basically White
• 105 - Very Yellow and also too light for me
• 110- Mixed it with moisturizer- less cakey but still too light for me. At one point in time I owned this shade because it's what matched in store, but I could never actually wear it (never trust the makeup counter lights- always get a sample) 
• 120 I don’t understand the Fenty range this color feels almost  okay while 150 is too light 
• 145 - Too olive for me
• 150 Should work for me based on other brands but it also felt way too light- likely as a result of how full coverage it is. 
• 185- Well this is my perfect shade match its way darker than I would ever think to buy- and I won't ever buy it because "cake face" isn't my style.  (10th Foundation 1 product = $10)

Other Foil Packets-not counted in empties or value. 

Glamglow Tropical Cleanse- Like all other glam glow products- this one burns, not as bad as the others, but it's pretty bad- especially anywhere near the eyes. 

Progress

Missha Soft Finish SPF50/PA+++- Korean skin care is the best and so far I'm loving this sunscreen. It has a light milky pink in color and blends into skin.  No noticeable flash back. It does leave a soft focus finish as advertised. Wore it under makeup in Europe and it was fine- I typically did sunscreen early and the  foundation after 30 minutes this seemed to work well. If you have darker skin you may not like this as it does leave a milky light pink finish on the skin. I used up close to half of the bottle in August, but was reapplying more than I will in the fall- should finish sometime in October. 

Eyeko Shadow Stick- This was my only eye make up on vacation- it was perfect for 10 days worth of light makeup days, After that I really needed to sharpen it and could no longer use it til I got home because the wood part of the pencil was scratchy. I continued use but less often once we got home and I had more colorful options 

Ivory Oak soap: I cut my large bar into 4 pieces for ease of use and finished 1 piece at home and brought another on vacay as my hand and body soap and used it up in 13 days; leaving me half the bar left to use at home (probably 2 months worth) Currently using the Oatmeal Honey- It has some grit in it, which I don't love. But I have put in an order for their fall collection which I know I love. 

Sephora Brow Pencil I have mine in medium brown.  It has more red in it than I like and feels a lot softer than what I'm use to.  I can and will use it, but I wont repurchase it and will spend the money to go back to what I know and like. 

Shiseido Face Cotton 165 Pack- I love these I know there are reusable options that are probably better for the planet, but I like these more. I got my last pack for $8 at Marshall's- A pack typically lasts me 3-4 months. 

Ren Toner I really believed in June that I'd be done with this by the end of August; and if my skin had behaved, I likely would have been; however, as a result of Covid I suffered from a number of skin issues and maybe used this product 2 times.  I plan to finish it by the end of the year, if not it will be decluttered due to being so old, but I can't use it much due to my current skin conditions, and healing those comes first. 

Declutter

GloWish Skin Tint- 2 Deluxe Samples- brought it with a bunch of foil packs on vacation- WAY TO DARK for me. I had it in the shade 03 light. It also pilled up when applied over sunscreen. Had to chuck it. No Price known. 

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation - I have this in the wrong shade its too dark, It's at least 5 years old and is also not a formula I really like- Makes me feel cakey. $44

Incoming: 

I don't count my main fabfitfun box items as individual incoming because I get them so much below retail and cannot identify as specific price, but I do count the extra items I choose to add to the box; which I got for a discount; the price I identify here is the discounted price.  This quarter I got 2 Items from Earth Harbor: A hydrating serum and an oil cleanser $20 total and a matte lip balm $10. 

Running totals:

Empties: 53+ 9= 62                          Declutters: 56+3 = 59

1242.49+178 =1420.49                875.98 + 44 = $919.48