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Pan It! - 2017 Challenge!

ElleElleG — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 22:46:06 GMT

After chatting with a few of you it seems we were in need of an official "Project Pan" thread for longterm projects to get some use out of our respective makeup collections. All are welcome to participate!

To accommodate various interests the purpose of this thread is for participants to pick at least 1 item (preferably an eyeshadow palette) to use for at least a month (for a "one month one palette") or until December 31, 2017. You do not have to use the selected item(s) exclusively and working on simultaneous items is more than OK!

**No project is too big or too small, you know your collection, your goals, and your limitations, do what works best for you!**

Please use this thread to:

share what item(s) you are working on,
provide comparative progress photos of your item(s) monthly (at the beginning of the month when possible),
ask questions,
encourage others,
motivate others with the looks you create with your item(s)

To get started let us know:

Which item(s) you would like to work on
How long you will work on said item
Goal: explore a new item, revisit an old item, decide whether to keep pass or trash, and/or completely finish item, etc.
Starting photo of item

Tips and Tricks to Panning/Getting Some Use Out of Your Stash:

Take photos!! When you think you aren’t making a dent in anything look back at those photos, I’m certain you’ll see some changes 🙂
If you goal is to hit pan or use something up entirely, try concentrating your brush/applicator in the same area each time you use it
Multitask your products: eyeshadows as highlighter, lipstick as blush, eyeshadow as brow powder, etc.
Layer eyeshadow to create different colors (this is especially helpful to get use out of shades you’re not fond of).
Have shadows with a ton of fall out? Use water
Watching the progress of others’ can be fun but try not compare your progress to theirs. We all use our makeup differently and have different goals.
Don’t restrict yourself to only using the item(s) you are working on. It’s more than OK to incorporate other items or take a break!
Makeup should be fun….if you begin to dread doing your makeup because you have committed to use a product that you now hate, TOSS IT! Do not force yourself to use up something you don’t like. Move on to something else

Need some challenges/ideas to help you along the way? Here are some:

Pan a look: At the beginning of the week pick a look that you can wear everyday Recreate a look worn by a fellow BICer, celebrity, etc.
Spice up an “everyday” look by throwing a different color in your crease or on your lower lash line
Roll the dice: pick 2-3 of your most underused shades in your palette and create a look

Prefer to pan other color items like highlighters or blush? Feel free to share your items, goals, and progress as well 😉

Now let's see some pan!

**2018 Panning Challenge Thread located here: https://community.sephora.com/t5/Beauty-Confidential/Pan-It-2018-Challenge/m-p/3604337#M317498

Re: Pan It! - 2017 Challenge

ElleElleG — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:45:10 GMT

To get us started, here is 1 of the projects I began on January 1, 2017.

Which item(s) you would like to work on? Lorac Sweet Luxuries Palette (released Holiday 2012)
How long you will work on said item? Duration of 2017
Goal: explore a new item, revisit an old item, decide whether to keep pass or trash, and/or completely finish item, etc.? completely finish item
Starting photo of item

Jan 2017

Feb 2017
Mar 2017
Apr. 2017
May 2017
June 2017
Finished June 14 2017

Re: Pan It! - 2017 Challenge

NotCrocker — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:48:26 GMT

Holy this was weirdly satisfying! Thank you for the progress pics I never knew I needed in my life @ElleElleG!

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angel7594 — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:53:24 GMT

This is awesome @ElleElleG! I need to choose something from my stash and join in!

Great thread idea! ☺

Re: Pan It! - 2017 Challenge

ElleElleG — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:55:53 GMT

LOL @NotCrocker I thought the same thing the first time I saw someone's progress photos! Not only does it make me feel like I am actually using my purchases but it's great ammo for those who don't understand our ~~obsession~~ love of makeup.

Re: Pan It! - 2017 Challenge

ElleElleG — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:59:47 GMT

YAY!! Can't wait to see what you select @angel7594

Re: Pan It! - 2017 Challenge

blackkitty2014 — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 16:03:24 GMT

RESPECT!!! You have my respect @ElleElleG! I need to join this thread liked yesterday lol! I think i have 3 palettes in mind.

Re: Pan It! - 2017 Challenge

ElleElleG — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 18:29:18 GMT

Aww thanks @blackkitty2014 ! I would love to see you pick one or all three to work on and the amazing looks you create 💕

Re: Pan It! - 2017 Challenge

k617 — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 18:59:09 GMT

Holy crap! if I can get to THIS point with ANY of my palettes, I'd be super happy!!

Re: Pan It! - 2017 Challenge

ElleElleG — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 19:37:15 GMT

@k617 I think you should give the challenge a try! It has certainly helped me learn what I like in a palette (formula, color scheme, etc.).

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fairlywell — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 22:05:07 GMT

Yay! Thanks for starting this @ElleElleG. I'll have to think about what I want to work on, I'll be back with pictures!

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Mcakes — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 03:08:11 GMT

I just want to say good luck to everyone participating!

Panning an eyeshadow palette is not something I want to accomplish lol. I like to keep all my palettes complete 😛 But I may try to pan my ALP so I can join in on some of the fun 🙂

Re: Pan It! - 2017 Challenge

alexasteph — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 03:19:25 GMT

I've hit pan on a deluxe/travel sized IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Pressed not long ago. There are two more in my stash and this one has lasted me a really long time so I should be good for quite a while. Haven't hit pan on anything else though. And likely won't. Does the bottom of a lip balm tube count as a pan?

Re: Pan It! - 2017 Challenge

angel7594 — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 20:01:51 GMT

I'm going to try panning this Chanel blush. It will no doubt take a long time, but I'm trying to start using LE things instead of hoarding them to look at. 😄

Re: Pan It! - 2017 Challenge

ElleElleG — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 20:40:47 GMT

LOL thanks for the support @Mcakes!

I completely understand wanting to keep your eyeshadow palettes intact! What finally sold me was seeing certain palettes go untouched for long periods of time.

Re: Pan It! - 2017 Challenge

blueviolet21 — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 20:58:24 GMT

Wow this is incredible @ElleElleG. The closest I have gotten to panning an item is a few shades in an eyeshadow palette but never the whole thing. They're always the same shades too-- the highlight-y ones-- and the smokier half of the palette sits around unused. It's the reason why I rarely buy palettes anymore, I guess. I am curious about the Lorac palette in your photo though... was it an item you liked to start with, or made yourself use up because you didn't like it? What did you learn in the process?

Re: Pan It! - 2017 Challenge

ElleElleG — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 21:03:10 GMT

@alexasteph YEP! If you've used it up you've hit pan 😄

RE: Pan It! - 2017 Challenge

Mcakes — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 21:29:09 GMT

Its hard to tell but I'm actually really close to hitting pan on Incandescent Light! Radiant Light is going to be hard because it's my least favorite. I'm also close to hitting pan on Tempera and if I do then I'll make this my eyeshadow project since I don't like the look of one empty shadow in a palette lol.

Re: Pan It! - 2017 Challenge

ElleElleG — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 21:33:45 GMT

This is beautiful @angel7594! Are you someone who is OK with using items for more than what they are sold as? If so that orange-ish shade would look beautiful on the eye, particularly in the crease!

Re: Pan It! - 2017 Challenge

angel7594 — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 00:25:03 GMT

@ElleElleG, that is a great idea! I will try it! ❤️